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TheraMax nasal spray expands retail distribution

TheraBiogen Inc. has rolled out its TheraMax homeopathic nasal spray to food and drug retailers Hannaford Supermarket and Sweetbay Supermarket. The company announced the shipment of its TheraMax Cold & Flu Relief and TheraMax Allergy Relief products to the Delhaize USA chains on Tuesday.

Mylan gets OK for Precose generic

Mylan Inc. is set to ship acarbose tablets in 25-mg, 50-mg and 100-mg dosages, indicated to aid in the management of diabetes. The company said Tuesday that its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

GSK Consumer Healthcare names North America president

Colin Mackenzie has been appointed as the new president of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare North America. GSK said Mackenzie replaces Roger Scarlett-Smith, who is relocating to London to become president of GSK Consumer Healthcare Europe.

McNeil recalls some OTC medicines at wholesale

McNeil Consumer Healthcare is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Tylenol 8-Hour, Tylenol Arthritis Pain, Tylenol upper-respiratory products, Benadryl, Sudafed PE and Sinutab at the wholesale level. The McNeil-PPC Inc.

Hershey launches football hall of fame sweepstakes

The Hershey Co. is offering football fans the chance to win a trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame with the Hershey’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Sweepstakes. The chocolate maker said fans who visit hersheys.com/halloffame through Feb.

Dr. Fresh unites brands, reintroduces Binaca

Dr. Fresh Inc. is grouping three of its brands under a new common name, DR Fresh Velocity. The oral care and personal care product maker said the new name will serve as an umbrella banner for DR Fresh, DR Fresh Dailies and DR Fresh Travel Kits. DR Fresh Velocity will be

Fusion Brands to ship Veripur hand sanitizer

Next month, Fusion Brands Inc. plans to roll out its new Veripur hand sanitizer to retailers. The company said Veripur is a non-drying, alcohol-free hand sanitizer and moisturizer that kills 99.9% of germs on contact.

Dentyne kicks off Safe Breath Alliance promotion

Dentyne is launching the Safe Breath Alliance (SBA), which the fresh-breath sugarless gum brand said is the first completely made-up organization committed to educating Americans about the importance of practicing safe breath.