Karo Expands Intimate Health Offering With Bayer's Proctosedyl

Sweden's Karo has struck its second deal in six months bringing in the Proctosedyl hemorrhoid brand from Bayer.

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Karo Healthcare has expanded its OTC offering in Italy with the acquisition of hemorrhoid treatment Proctosedyl from Bayer for an undisclosed sum.

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