Mylan Inc. and Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. have received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for generic versions of medications for hypertension. Mylan said Friday that its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. subsidiary obtained clearance for the generic versions of Hyzaar Tablets (50 mg/12.
As public concern over the bed bug pandemic mounts, retailers have the chance to offer a new solution from Rocasuba: Stop Bugging Me! spray. According to the company, Stop Bugging Me! safely kills and prevents bed bugs. Its formula is safe for people and pets, yet deadly on contact for bed bugs.
A new chief executive officer is slated to take the reins at Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd. next month. The generic and private-label drug maker and marketer said that G. P.
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly has launched new packaging and expanded the line with a new rich moisturizing product. The Unilever brand said Tuesday that the new Vaseline packaging sports a convenient flip cap that makes the container easier to open and use with one hand.
Procter & Gamble’s Luvs baby brand has introduced a new look for its diapers, including upgraded packaging and a new Heavy Dooty Protection diaper design.
Pfizer Inc. plans to acquire King Pharmaceuticals Inc. for $3.6 billion in cash.
ScarAway Silicone Scar Sheets have seen a solid customer response at Walgreens, where the product has become the No. 2 seller in the scar reduction and prevention category after just four months on the shelf, according to ScarAway.
Energizer Holdings Inc. announced that it was the winning bidder for American Safety Razor Co. in bankruptcy court proceedings.
Procter & Gamble Co.’s Crest oral care brand has expanded its Pro-Health line with Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse, which provides fluoride for tooth care.
Vichy Laboratoires said a study by the L’Oreal Institute for Ethnic Hair and Skin Research found that acne was the top problem and biggest skin concern cited by Caucasian, African-American, Hispanic and Asian women and that Vichy Normaderm Anti-Imperfection Hydrating Care effectively addresses acne-
Par Pharmaceutical Companies Inc. has begun limited shipment of hydrocodone polistirex and chlorpheniramine polistirex (CIII) extended-release oral suspension. The company said Tuesday that its licensing partner, Tris Pharma Inc.
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, the maker of Advil pain relief products, has kicked off a campaign to encourage Americans to clean out their medicine cabinets and properly dispose of unwanted, expired and recalled products.
All-natural topical pain reliever MuscleCare, designed to alleviate aching muscles, also can assist in easing the pain associated with diabetes, according to Dr. Chris Oswald, founder and chief executive officer of Active and Innovative Inc., which markets the product.
Former Procter & Gamble executive Jeff Davis has joined Orabrush as chief executive officer.
Asset management firm The Carlyle Group has completed its $4 billion acquisition of nutritional supplements maker and marketer NBTY Inc. Under the merger agreement, NBTY stockholders receive $55 in cash for each share of NBTY common stock owned by them.
Mylan Inc. has launched bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets, indicated for the treatment of depression. The drug maker said Friday that its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
