18 Medication Innovations
From Reminder Wristwatches to Antibiotics from Excrement:
Meghan Young — Nov 24, 2009 — Lifestyle
The cold and flu season is upon us (bah humbug!) and although we may be taking each and every germ-fighting precaution available, sometimes your body simply lets you down and before you know it, you’re sick. I’m not the type to advocate medicine, but considering how much better it makes you feel, who am I to judge? Here are some medication innovations to consider the next time you're fighting a nasty bug.
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Wooden Toothbrush Alternatives
Dentistry Returns to its Naturalistic Roots in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Fresh Futuristic Fashion
Louise Goldin's Sports Medicine-Inspired Spring 2009 Collection
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Psychedelic Therapy
Retro Drugs As Modern Medicine?
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Medicine for the Earth
Earthine Pills
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Home Medicine Machines
Watinee Leewongjaroen's Memo Saves Seniors
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Interactive Medicine Ads
Glaxo's Panadol Ads Let You Solve Bad Scenarios
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Bizarre Alternative Medicine
From Mud Baths to Eating Tree Frogs
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H1N1-Thwarting Suckers
Swine Flu Prevention Lollipops Help the Medicine Go Down
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Take Your Medication Via Tooth Implant
IntelliDrug
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Over-the-Counter Pill Mug
Medicine Espresso Cups
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Selling Love Like Medicine
Bertines Packing Innovations
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Envisioning Future Medicine
Central Florida's 'Medical City' Project Planned Near Orlando
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Jewelry from Medicine
Magic Pills Earrings
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Medication Alert Watch
ePill Cadex
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Talking Pills
Novartis Places Microchips in Medication to Track Patients' Intake
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Reminder Wristwatches
E-Pill Pediatric Watch Alerts When It's Medicine Time
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Space Medicine
Kibo Japanese Experiment Module
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Antibiotics from Excrement
Muskrat Feces Contains Bacteria Killer and Insecticide
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Virus-Detecting Smartwatches
Designer Dot's VICLONE Smart Watch Detects Known Viral Infectants
Wall-Mounted Medication Dispensers
The 'Cadence' Medication Dispenser Prevents Child Access
Child-Friendly Medication Dispensers
The 'Singing Bottle' Concept by Fengrui Wang is Interactive
Smell-Based Disease Detectors
The 'DiagNoze' Uses Breath Analysis to Determine Diseases
Watch-Like Smart Phones
Fire-Boltt's WristPhone Offers Crystal-clear Calls and So Much More
Connected Medication Reminder Holders
The Conceptual Ownum Pod from the Rule Studio is Advanced
Comfortable Healthcare Worker Footwear
Clove Makes Footwear for Healthcare Professionals
Destigmatized Weight Health Campaigns
Felix's New Campaign Reframes Modern Weight Management
Vitamin Shot Stalls
Plenish Set Up a Little Shot Shop Staffed by Knowledgeable Kids
Toothpaste-Dispensing Toothbrushes
The one&done Toothbrush by Pelin Özbalcı Has Small Tablets
Medical Boot-Representing Footwear
Rick Owens Continues to Grab Attention with the Walking Boot
Athletic Body-Cooling Systems
The CoolMitt Vasocooling Device Expedites Recovery
Innovative Osteoarthritis Treatments
Remedi Expands to the US Market with Its Innovative Offering
Hummingbird-Inspired Ear Cleaners
The 'EarBuddy' Ear Cleaning Device Has a Gentle, Reusable Design
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Excuse-Providing Mock Cans
Like a Magic 8 Ball, Samuel Adams' 'I CAN't' Can is Ready to Shake
Wellness-Focused Honey Launches
Comvita Releases Two New Mānuka Honey Products for Improved Health
Heartburn Tracker Apps
The Wonderbelly App Tracks Acid Reflux to Support Better Digestive Health
Anti-Distraction Communication Devices
The 'Beepberry' Only Works with the Beeper App
Healthcare-Inspired Jewelry Collections
V Coterie Offers a Distinctive and Sleek Range of Jewelry
Aromatic Luxury Mouthwashes
Selahatin's Antioxidant-Rich Oral Care Incorporates Perfume-Like Notes
Pharmacy-Inspired Apparel Capsules
Anti Social Social Club x BlueChew Debut a 'Pharma Collection'
Timeless Sports Drinks
Ancient Drinks Offers Time-Honored Recipes for Enhanced Energy
Sickness Survival Kits
The Halls Man Cold Relief Kit Helps Sufferers Get Through Cold & Flu Season
Refillable Prescription Services
Cabinet Rx Replaces Single-Use Bottles with a Refillable System
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Discomfort-Addressing Travel-Friendly Products
Travel-eeze Addresses Constipation During Travel
Wellness-Boosting Skincare Rituals
Consonant Matches Clinically Proven Skincare to Care Pairings
Low-Cost Water Purifiers
The Conceptual 'Edrop' Water Purifier Fits onto Any Bottle
Pocket-Sized Nasal Inhalers
Snufff's Portable Design Supports Health and Well-Being on Demand
Custom Oral Health Devices
Proclaim Boasts a Custom-Fit Mouthpiece and Powerful Jets
Holistic AI Health Apps
Medikarma Uses Algorithms to Provide Personalized Health Assessments
OTC Digital ADHD Treatments
Akili Introduces OTC Digital ADHD Treatment for Android Users
Antibacterial Perfume Collections
These W. Dressroom New York Scents are for Skin and Fabrics
Vibrant Nutrition Bowls
Pressed Juicery x Cymbiotika Partner to Offer an Immunity Bowl
AI-Powered Gut Health Apps
The Ayble App Helps People Recognize Their Trigger Foods
Automated Pharmacy Medication Cutters
The ezCUT Automated Tablet Cutter Increases Efficiency
Medically Proven Skincare Products
Doctor Babor's The Cure Cream is Made with Biogen Plant Extract
Toilet Tissue Gels
Wype Amplifies the Cleaning Power of Regular Toilet Paper
Nutrient-Infused Skin Patches
The Good Patch's 'Rescue' Patches Give You a Boost After a Night Out
Digital Gut Health Apps
Kenvue Launches the New Gut2Know App for Gut Health Management
Thought-Provoking Interactive Installations
Daniel Iregui Presents the Antibodies Installation
Antimicrobial Skin Cleansers
The Solution by Magic Molecule is "a First Aid Kit in a Bottle"
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
Mucus Mascot Dating Profiles
The Mucinex No Regrets Campaign Brings Mr. Mucus to Tinder
Accessible Pill Dispenser Bottles
The 'SoloPill' Medication Dispenser Expedites Pill Dosing
Sickness-Fighting AI Games
Mucinex's Mucus Masher Lets Players Punish Mr. Mucus with AI
Anti-Smartphone Bedside Alarm Clocks
These New Mudita Clocks Have a Minimalist, Tranquil Design
Anti-Nausea Smartwatches
EmeTerm Smart Provides Relief from Nausea Without Medication
Kid-Friendly Pain Relief Gummies
DrKids Created an Acetaminophen Gummy Bite for Children
Drug-Free Vibrating Pills
Vibrant Contains a Microchip That Stimulates the Large Intestine
Self-Cleansing Antimicrobial Vases
The POTR Letterbox Vase Leverages Copper Properties
Hospital-Housed AI Chatbots
Massachusetts General Hospital is Experimenting with an AI Chatbot
Interactive Hygiene-Focused Football Experiences
Lysol’s Germ Zone Features the Air Sanitizer
Travel-Friendly Oral Care Kits
RiseWell's Travel Size Bundle is a Four-Piece Oral Care Set
Dosage-Managing Medicine Boxes
Tarun Pahadiya's MedEasy Box Project is Designed for the Elderly
Multifunctional Sleek Pill Dispenser
Chanho Ju Designs the Clock Pill Dispenser Concept
Hangover-Fixing Pop-Ups
The Pho-Fix Shares Free Bowls of Pho and IV Drips
Haute Health-Minded Smartwatches
The Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant is Medical-Grade
Targeted Health Elixirs
Bewell Shots Support Hydration, Energy and Mood Management
Immune Support Oral Sprays
TheraBreath's Immunity Support Oral Spray is Packed with Antioxidants
Respiratory Relief Patches
Ross J Barr's Breathe Patches Open the Airways with Oils and Herbs
Medication Management Apps
GoodRx Medicine Cabinet Keeps Track of Patient Medications
Probiotic Body Sprays
La Maison's London Fog Spray is Fit for Room and Body Use
Innovative Gut Supplements
The Akkermansia Company Debuts Its Dietary Supplement Brand in the US
Non-Toxic Therapy Packs
CastleFlexx Introduced its Non-Freezing Hot/Cold Packs
Mood-Enhancing Aromatherapy Devices
The Memoraphy Device Concept Dispenses Scents Based on Mood
Holistic Anti-Congestion Products
Lotus Aroma’s Eucalyptus Globulus Range Boasts Seasonal Remedies
Vitamin-Packed Immune Supplements
Emergen-C Immune+ is Formulated with Multiple Vitamins
Preventative Household Cleaners
Zep Plus' Advanced Tech Extend Time Between Cleanings
Joystick-Controlled Photographic Pills
This Pill Camera Can Take Images For Endoscopy Procedures
Sustainable Medication Expansions
Cabinet Health is Launching 14 Products at Target
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Cost-Effective Healthcare Software Platforms
Humworld's Humhealth is a Cutting-Edge Solution
Chewable OTC Medications
Sirio Releases a Chewable Medicine for Various Medicinal Applications
Elevated Maternity Collections
Pharmedoc is Elevating Maternity Comfort with Innovative Products.
Biodegradable Single-Use Soap
Researchers at the Imperial College London Develop the Tab Soap
Personalized Oral Care Systems
The Proclaim Custom-Jet Oral Health System is a CES 2024 Innovation
Freeze-Dried Sleep Supplements
Vmores' Sleep Tablets Share Potent Dry Herb & Flower Extracts
Comedic Gut Health Campaigns
The Gut Gap by MiraLAX Brings Awareness to Millennial Women's Health
Multi-Benefit Mouth Rinses
Twice's Oral Wellness Immunity Rinse Boosts Natural Defenses
3D Medicine Printers
DoseRx1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree
Web-Based Telehealth Prescriptions
Eli Lilly Launches a Telehealth Platform for Weight Loss Drugs
Chewable Medicinal Cough Tablets
Mucinex Children’s Mighty Chews Offer Four-Hours of Relief
Functional Ginger Beverages
GNGR Labs' Canned Drinks Bolster Immunity & Digestion
Seasonal Complete Cleanses
Prominent Wellness Brand Reinvents Seasonal Cleanse with Superfoods
Illness-Centric Public Education Campaigns
HHS is Launching the 'Risk Less. Do More' Campaign
Aromatic Breathwork Devices
The Beem Helps to Balance Moods with Acupressure & Aromachology
Oil Pulling Mouthwashes
Georganics' Groundbreaking Oral Care Product Takes Cues from Ayurveda
Digital Medication Management Features
Samsung Health Medications Tracking Offers Detailed Info
Sporty Pharmaceutical Campaigns
Advil X The NFL Join Forces to Highlight Effective Pain Relief
Cold Plunge Tracker Apps
The Brisk App Helps Users make the Most of Their Cold Plunge Sessions
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Vitamin-Rich Wellness Shots
These New Plenish Cold-Pressed Shots are Nutrient-Dense
Olympian-Backed Wellness Initiatives
Emergen-C Crystals Partners with Roxroy Cato
All-Natural Flu Care
Biovanta and LevelUp MD Join Forces for One-Stop Cold and Flu Care
Convenient Remote Healthcare
DrOnCall Offers Quality, Remote Patient Experiences
OTC Medical Marijuana
Over-The-Counter Medical Marijuana Launches In Georgia Pharmacies
Male Hormone Deficiencies Clinics
Mike Tyson is a New Ambassador for Virtual Clinic Iron Remedy
Chewing Gum Medication
Chiara Torterolo Created the MedGum Concept for Better Absorption
Portable Toothbrush sanitizers
Biu Biu Designs the Clea Toothbrush Sanitizer for Traveling
Sprayable Air Sanitizers
Lysol Debuts An Air Sanitizer to Protect Consumers from Airborne Bacteria
Convenience-Focused Homeopathy Solutions
Sprayology Provides Consumers with Modern Homeopathy
Handheld Sinus Relief Humidifiers
Vick's VapoPads Sinus Soothes Airways During Colds and More
Student-Focused Hand Washing Ads
SC Johnson Professional Launches 'Happy Hands Contest'
Non-Invasive Incontinence Wearables
ELITONE URGE is a CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree
NFC-Activated Bathroom Sprays
Pourri and Supercell Debuted a Pocket Sprayer with Tap Technology
Urinary Well-Being Supplements
INTIMINA Clear Reduces Discomfort Without Disrupting the Microbiome
Unconventional Breath Fresheners
Gote Makes Breath Fresheners with Flavors Inspired by Tea & Honey
Wellness Juice Shots
Vitaminis Conveniently Support Gut Health & the Immune System
Anti-Hangover Drinks
Morning Fresh Reenergizes the Body with Vitamins, Proteins & Electrolytes
Injection-Free Insulin Patches
The CeQur Simplicity Replaces Up to 12 Mealtime Injections
Vaccination Retailer Reward Campaigns
Giant Food Flexible Rewards Members Get Points for Vaccines
Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products
Blip's New Products Come in Gum and Mini Lozenges
Triple-Action Cold Medications
Haleon Cold and Flu Nurse Capsules Come in 16 Capsule Packs
Hand Hygiene Awareness Ads
Qatar's Ministry of Public Health Champions Hand Hygiene Awareness
Medication Delivery Partnership Campaigns
Mucinex and DoorDash Partnered on a New Campaign
Easy-to-Dose Kids Medicines
FeverAll Children’s Liquid Oral Acetaminophen Comes in Two Flavors
Hand Sanitizing Stadium Campaigns
Shimmy Launched an OOH Campaign at Gillette Stadium
Flu-Fighting Health Supplements
Doctor's Best Releases Two New Supplements Ahead of Flu Season
Gut Health Strengthening Supplements
Smart Solutions' GUTSMART Empowers the Body's Immune System
Customizable Herbal Remedies
Qi Health Offers an Innovative Approach to Women's Well-Being
Gut-Supporting Probiotic Supplements
Genuine Health's Advanced Gut Health Probiotic is Powerful
Clean Organic Lozenges
Sootheez Reinvents Cough Drops with Free-From Formulas & Fun Flavors
Cold Therapy Water Systems
The SILIENT Cold Water System Has an App-Connected Design
Coupon Reward Vaccine Campaigns
These Kroger Health Coupons are Being Offered for Flu Season
Holistic Household Kits
Cymbiotika Home Extends Health to the Whole House
Candy-Like Vitamin C Supplements
Emergen-C Crystals Can Be Enjoyed without Water
Comprehensive Pharmacy Patient Apps
The Big Y RX App Has a Range of New Tools
Gum Protection Mouthwashes
The Colgate PerioGard Mouthwash Keeps Working After Brushing
Unique Digestive Bitters Tonics
St. Francis Herb Farm Debuts Digestive Aid: Canadian Bitters Spray
Herbal Throat Balms
Ricola Throat Balm Has a Liquid Center and a Caramel-Flavored Shell
Itch-Relieving Eye Drops
These Generic Eye Drops Curb Irritation Associated With Conjunctivitis
Free-From Kids Cold Medications
These New Genexa Cold and Flu Medicines Come in Several Options
Global Handwashing Campaigns
World Health Organization Introduces the World Hand Hygiene Day 2023
Streamlined Medication Locating
Neuro Tablet for ADHD Helps Find Pharmacies That Stock One's Meds
Efficiency-Promoting Pharmaceutical Tools
ACTO's TalkTRx™ Links Pharmacies & Healthcare Providers
Handwashing-Promoting Campaigns
The Karamoja Government Debuts the 'I Wash, You Wash' Campaign
Home Medication Management
OptimKit Helps Users Avoid Unnecessary Purchases
Natural Feed Additive Solutions
Amlan® International's Phylox® Combats Coccidiosis in Poultry