Merck has received Food and Drug Administration approval for Oxytrol for Women, which the company called the first and only over-the-counter treatment for overactive bladder in women. Merck said Friday that Oxytrol for Women (oxybutynin transdermal system, 3.
Contac cold and flu medicine is hitting shelves with a new look for the new year. Contac’s new look is designed to more clearly designate the brand, SKU and symptom relief. Meda Consumer Healthcare enlisted partner Little Big Brands to lead a redesign of the venerable cold medicine brand and give
One Call Alert has landed retail distribution for its medical alarm system at a number of pharmacy chains.
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has adopted Actavis Inc. as its new global name and has begun trading under a the symbol ACT on the New York Stock Exchange.
Next month, ChapStick will collaborate with the recently relaunched social media site Myspace to host a national, streamed live concert featuring Emeli Sandé and other rising stars. The Pfizer Consumer Healthcare lip balm brand said Thursday that the event, to be held Feb.
Ther-Rx Corp. and Perrigo Co. have released Gynazole-1 vaginal cream to pharmacies for prescribing. A subsidiary of K-V Pharmaceutical Co., Ther-Rx said Thursday that Gynazole-1 (butoconazole nitrate vaginal cream 2%) is now available at national and regional retail pharmacy chains nationwide.
Hero Nutritionals has expanded its Yummi Bears children’s gummy vitamin line with two sugar-free vitamins.
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has acquired Uteron Pharma SA, a Belgium-based developer of women’s health products. Watson said Wednesday that it has completed the deal, which includes an up-front cash payment of $150 million and up to $155 million in potential future milestone payments.
Pampers is enabling toddlers to stay in their Swaddlers diapers longer. The Procter & Gamble diaper brand said Wednesday that it’s launching Pampers Swaddlers, previously available only through size 3 (16 to 28 lbs.), in sizes 4 and 5 at Target stores nationwide.
Allergan Inc. plans to acquire MAP Pharmaceuticals Inc. in a deal valued at about $958 million. The drug companies said Tuesday evening that the transaction will be done through a cash tender offer followed by a second-step merger. The per-share cash offer price represents a 60% premium over
Lupin Ltd. is set to market levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets (0.1 mg/0.02 mg), an oral contraceptive, in the United States. The India-based drug maker said Tuesday that its subsidiary Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Schick has expanded its Hydro razor lineup for men and women with the launch of Schick Hydro 5 Disposables and Schick Hydro Silk Disposables.
A trio of products from Lansinoh Laboratories Inc. have received the Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval.
Sanofi Canada has introduced Allerject, which it called the first and only "talking" epinephrine auto-injector in Canada, as a new option for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis.
Jennifer Sepull has joined Kimberly-Clark Corp. as chief information officer and vice president of IT services. The company said Monday that Sepull reports to Mark Buthman, senior vice president and chief financial officer. She comes to Kimberly-Clark from American Honda Motor Co.
DenTek has introduced the Scrub Betweens Dental Pick to help consumers take the fight to gum disease. The oral care products company said Thursday that the new Scrub Betweens are the only soft-scrubbing dental pick with thousands of microbristles for thorough cleaning.
