The document discusses consumer behavior related to over-the-counter cold and cough medication products. It outlines segments of consumers based on their needs related to illness symptoms, age, and daily routines. It also covers factors of medication products like formulations, dosage forms, durations, side effects, and pricing. Marketing strategies are evaluated based on an efficiency index of advertising, sales force budgets, and promotions. The consumer purchase process of awareness, evaluation, intention to buy, in-store purchase, usage, and repurchase is examined.