Miller reveals how managing her allergy symptoms helps her achieve her
current peak performance
KENILWORTH, N.J., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As host city of the
2008 Summer Olympic Games, Beijing will introduce thousands of spectators
and athletes from around the world to an array of new customs and sights,
but many of these visitors may also experience allergy symptoms like
sneezing and itchy, watery eyes as they explore this new environment.
Shannon Miller, America's most decorated gymnast, is partnering with the
non-drowsy allergy medication Claritin to share how managing her current
allergy symptoms helps her achieve peak performance.
As a seven-time Olympic medalist known for winning the first U.S. gold
medal on the balance beam in 1996, Miller is no stranger to facing physical
and mental challenges that require her full attention. Over time her
allergies have become increasingly severe, and bothersome symptoms like
sneezing and itchy, watery eyes interfered with her gymnastics touring and
professional speaking engagements.
"I am still performing so it is essential for me to be able to focus on
the four-inch balance beam without being distracted by my allergies, so I
can't risk taking an allergy medication that may make me drowsy," said
Miller. "Now I take Claritin because it works hard to provide relief from
my worst allergy symptoms all day without making me drowsy. Whether I'm
speaking professionally, spotting children at gymnastics clinics, or
hosting my own television show, Claritin helps me stay alert and focused so
I can perform my best."
Miller is one of the estimated 50 million Americans who suffer from
allergies. As an allergy sufferer she understands the importance of
treating her allergy symptoms with a non-drowsy allergy medication.
"It is an honor to have one of America's greatest athletes on the
Claritin team," said TJ Higgins, Group Vice President, Marketing,
Schering-Plough Consumer Healthcare. "Shannon's experience shows us that
when allergy symptoms are treated effectively, they don't have to get in
the way of achieving your peak performance."
To learn more about treating allergies, visit http://www.claritin.com.
About Shannon Miller
Shannon Miller is the most decorated American gymnast in history,
having won 7 Olympic and 9 World Championship Medals. She hosts her own
weekly show, Gymnastics 360° with Shannon Miller, airing on the Comcast
Network. In addition, Shannon Co-Chairs the Governor's Council on Physical
Fitness in Florida and continues to promote health and fitness for people
of all ages. She continues to perform in exhibitions and now speaks
professionally across the nation.
About Claritin
All Claritin brand products are available without a prescription,
including: Claritin Tablets, a once-daily full prescription strength,
non-drowsy formulation; Claritin RediTabs Tablets, a novel once-daily
formulation in a quickly dissolving tablet for ages 6 and older; Claritin-D
24-hour and 12-hour Extended Release Tablets, with the decongestant
pseudoephedrine Now Located Behind The Counter; Children's Claritin Syrup,
a liquid formulation for children ages 2 and older in grape and fruit
flavors; CHILDREN'S Claritin Grape Chewables, a chewable tablet for
children ages 2 and older; and Claritin Hives Relief tablets.
Claritin is the No. 1 physician-recommended and
pediatrician-recommended over-the-counter antihistamine brand for allergic
rhinitis. The Claritin Rx-to-OTC switch in 2002 was the largest switch
ever--and the first and only for a non-sedating antihistamine. For more
information on allergies and treatment, visit http://www.Claritin.com.
About Schering-Plough
Schering-Plough Consumer Health Care is the U.S. over-the-counter (OTC)
and consumer products business unit of Schering-Plough, an
innovation-driven, science-centered global health care company. Through its
own biopharmaceutical research and collaborations with partners,
Schering-Plough creates therapies that help save and improve lives around
the world. The company applies its research-and-development platform to
human prescription and consumer products as well as to animal health
products. Schering-Plough's vision is to "Earn Trust, Every Day" with the
doctors, patients, customers and other stakeholders served by its
colleagues around the world. The company is based in Kenilworth, N.J., and
its Web site is http://www.schering-plough.com.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC), the United States Olympic
Committee (USOC) or the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of any country are
not affiliated with nor have endorsed or sponsored this announcement.
SOURCE Schering-Plough
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