Technically it can be sold only against a doctor's prescription. Benadryl is part of a list of 57 drugs submitted by the Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India to the drug controller's sub-committee. The OPPI wants these products to be shifted from the ethical to the OTC category. Prominent among the brands seeking to shift to the OTC category are Zinetac, Almacrab, Livogen, Osteocalcium B12 syrup and Cobadex multivitamin capsules. This Rs 1,500-crore enterprise of the Piramal group will provide facilities for shopping, entertainment and food under one roof.
Crossroads is targeted at the family.
It is more than just shopping, it will be a destination landmark for Mumbai. Crossroads will operate from a 1,50,000-sq.ft area in the upmarket Haji Ali area in south Mumbai. The mall will have a glittering glass fa ade, Asia's largest retractable roof, latest car elevators, a video wall and a spacious atrium. Crossroads will store some of the finest brands and products, including food and recreation products, and bring together some of the biggest and trendiest global and national names in the business, including Shyam Ahuja, Ensemble, Lacoste, L'Oreal, Zegna, Aria Crystals, Rohit Bal, Ritu's and J.J. Valia. Tata Tea is negotiating with Tata Chemicals for the latter's Tata salt brand.