New Products

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new generic drug for treating bacterial and protozoan infections, according to the agency.

The FDA approved a generic version of Mission Pharmacal's Tindamax (tinidazole) made by Unique Pharmaceuticals. The drug is a tablet in the 250-mg and 500-mg strengths.

Tindamax is used to treat bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis and giardiasis. The drug has annual sales of about $16.2 million, according to IMS Health.

NEW YORK — GoGo squeeZ has introduced its newest flavor of squeezable applesauce, the company said.

The company, which makes on-the-go applesauces aimed at children, announced the introduction of AppleMandarin. Other flavors include AppleApple, AppleCinnamon, ApplePeach, ApplePear, AppleCherry, AppleMango and others.

NOIDA, India — The Food and Drug Administration has approved drugs for depression and smoking cessation made by Jubilant Life Sciences, the company said.

Jubilant, based in India, announced the approval of generic bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets in the 100-mg, 150-mg and 200-mg strengths, and another bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablet product in the 150-mg strength.

The first product is a generic version of GlaxoSmithKline's antidepressant Wellbutrin SR, while the second is a version of GSK's anti-smoking drug Zyban.

MINNEAPOLIS — A pharmacy chain based in Minnesota is offering a new mobile app and web portal for its retail customers under a partnership with San Francisco-based Mscripts, the chain said Tuesday.

Fairview Pharmacy Services, which runs about 30 retail pharmacies across the state and also specialty, compounding and mail-order facilities, said the new app would allow customers to scan and refill prescriptions, receive pickup and dosage reminders and locate stores and specials. Non-smartphone users will have a text-messaging option.

SAN ANTONIO — Mission Pharmacal Co. has announced the launch of prescription-only Aquoral, a dry-mouth relief oral spray that promises to moisten and lubricate the mouth for up to four hours.

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic contraceptive drug made by Famy Care, agency records show.

The agency approved Famy's levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets in the 0.02-mg/0.1-mg strengths.

The drug is a generic version of Aviane-28, made by Teva Women's Health, a division of Israeli drug maker Teva Pharmaceutical Industries that previously went under the name Duramed.

NEW YORK — Keeping counterfeit and diverted drugs out of the U.S. drug supply chain will require closing vulnerable regulatory gaps that risk letting them in, according to a new report by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.

PHILADELPHIA — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pain drug made by Iroko Pharmaceuticals, Iroko said.

The drug maker announced the approval of Zorvolex (diclofenac) capsules for mild to moderate acute pain in adults. The drug is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID, belonging to the same class as the common analgesic drug ibuprofen. Zorvolex was approved at dosage strengths 20% lower than currently available diclofenac products, the company said.