Tampax Compak Tampons

Tampax is one of the world's most recognized feminine hygiene brands, specializing in tampons with applicators. The brand was originally patented in the United States in the early 1930s by Dr. Earle Haas and later commercialized by Gertrude Tendrich, who founded the Tampax Sales Corporation.

Manufacturing for the European market primarily takes place in Hungary (as indicated by common batch codes for this specific packaging style), though the brand maintains a global supply chain with facilities in the United States and other regions. Since 1997, Tampax has been a flagship brand under the ownership of Procter & Gamble (P&G), a multinational consumer goods giant headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. This acquisition solidified Tampax's position as a global leader in the menstrual care category.