OTCs are in Action in India, where Sun Pharma’s new Pepmelt updates traditional Ayurvedic medicine with fast-melt granules for speedy relief of acid indigestion and heartburn, allowing Indians to enjoy impromptu meals with friends or new acquaintances.
“The pioneering innovation of a mouth-melt antacid arose from a big need gap our market research indicated,” said Subodh Marwah, VP & Business Head – Global Consumer Healthcare. “Consumers today lead a very hectic life, eat out a lot and are always on the move. Thus, an easy-to-carry and convenient to use mouth-melt antacid makes Pepmelt extremely relevant to our consumers’ needs. Moreover, the idea of enjoying food without any fear is a key distinction for Pepmelt’s positioning in the antacid category.”
Lowe Lintas’ digital campaign for Pepmelt welcomes heartburn sufferers to the table. “A category defining innovation like Pepmelt, which is also a category disruptive introduction, needs a distinct and refreshing insight,” observed Marwah.”The campaign idea stems from the insight of offering food to someone who’s suffering from heartburn and acidity. This insight is fused into India’s socio-cultural context to create a potentially powerful and progressive brand idea for Pepmelt.”
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