‘Hello’ oral care line makes debut
Startup Hello Products LLC has launched what it calls the first "seriously friendly" oral care line, dubbed hello.
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Mylan releases Xopenex generic
Mylan Inc. subsidiary Mylan Specialty L.P. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for levalbuterol inhalation solution.
‘Fertility-friendly’ lubricant grows retail distribution
Lil’ Drug Store Products Inc. has landed distribution for its Pre-Seed "fertility-friendly" lubricant at Walmart and expects more retail pharmacy distribution this summer.
Kimberly-Clark appoints chief marketing officer
Clive Sirkin has been named vice president and chief marketing officer at Kimberly-Clark Corp. The company said Tuesday that Sirkin reports to Tony Palmer, president of global brands and innovation. Sirkin has held a number of marketing leadership positions since coming to Kimberly-Clark in 2007.
Head & Shoulders takes on damaged hair
Head & Shoulders is pointing to a damaged hair epidemic across the country as it highlights its new Damage Rescue shampoo. The Procter & Gamble dandruff shampoo brand said Monday that according to a recent study that it commissioned with Wakefield Research, 91% of about 1,000 U.S.
Rescue Remedy adds Pearls for stress relief
Over-the-counter stress reliever brand Rescue Remedy has introduced Rescue Pearls. Nelsons, a subsidiary of A. Nelsons & Co. Ltd.
SoloHealth retail
SoloHealth®, a consumer-driven healthcare technology company, announced today that its SoloHealth Station® digital health and wellness kiosk is now in more than 2,000 retail locations nationwide, more than doubling its growth in only three months.
Colgate-Palmolive exec joins FGX International as CEO
FGX International has hired veteran consumer products executive César Melo as chief executive officer. César Melo The eyewear designer and marketer said Melo, who took the helm as CEO this week, succeeds current chief executive Alec Taylor, who is retiring after seven and a half years at FGX.
Nexafed to hit shelves at Kerr Drug
Nexafed, a pseudoephedrine nasal decongestant designed to thwart makers of methamphetamine, is making its chain drug store debut at Kerr Drug. Acura Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Pfizer gets reissue patent for Celebrex, sues generics makers
Pfizer Inc. has been granted a reissue patent from United States Patent & Trademark Office for methods of treating osteoarthritis and other approved conditions with celecoxib, the active ingredient in Celebrex. The reissue patent is slated to expire on Dec.
ReNew Life Formulas launches Fiber Smart
ReNew Life Formulas has released Fiber Smart, a new all-natural line of antioxidant and balanced blend of fiber supplements.
Dr. Fresh serves up oral care solution for kids
Dr. Fresh has introduced a product tandem designed to make children’s oral care fun, foolproof and routine: the new FireFly Fluoride Foam Toothpaste and FireFly Ready Go Brush.
Ruffles adds beer-battered onion ring-flavored chips
Frito-Lay North America has extended its Ruffles potato chip lineup with Ruffles MAX Beer-Battered Onion Ring flavored potato chips.
Mylan begins shipping Antara generic
Mylan Inc. has released fenofibrate capsules in dosages of 43 mg and 130 mg, used to treat high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. The company said Monday that the product, rolled out by its Mylan Pharmaceuticals subsidiary, is the generic version of Lupin Atlantis Holdings’ Antara capsules.
Red Carpet Manicure unveils nail treatment collection
Red Carpet Manicure has introduced a new line of do-it-yourself, light-activated gel nail, cuticle and hand treatments that it describes as the first of its kind.