New Products

PLAINSBORO, N.J. — The Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to an insulin pen made by Novo Nordisk for half-unit dosing, the drug maker said Wednesday.

MONTEREY, Calif. — HealthGuard Wellness on Monday announced the release of its new appetite control supplement, Be Skinny, into more than 300 Walgreens locations across North and South Carolina by the end of August. 

“Expanding our reach to North and South Carolina will allow us to help more and more people lose weight and control compulsive eating behaviors," stated Steven Goldberg, Be Skinny founder. 

EAST HANOVER, N.J. — Nabisco announced this week a new gluten-free, baked snack made with rice.

Rice Thins are a light and crispy baked snack. Rice is baked until crisp, resulting in a light texture and irresistable crunch, the company stated.

Rice Thins are available in three flavors: White Rice Original, Brown Rice Sea Salt and Pepper and Brown Rice White Cheddar.

Rice Thins have a suggested retail price of $3.69 per box. They are available this month at retailers nationwide.

CARY, N.C. — Entera Health has launched a new prescription medical food product for patients with intestinal disorders, the company said.

The drug maker announced the availability of EnteraGam (serum-derived bovine immunoglobulin protein isolate, SBI) for patients with chronic loose or frequent stools due to irritable bowel syndrome or HIV. The drug is meant to treat patients who have limited or impaired ability to ingest, digest, absorb or metabolize ordinary foodstuffs or certain nutrients.

SPOKANE, Wash. — Zak Designs is helping to bring the magic of Disney's "Sophia the First," a popular kids' TV show, to every meal with a new line of dinnerware and drinkware.

TRABUCO CANYON, Calif. — Insight Pharmaceuticals recently introduced the Nix Complete Lice Elimination Kit, which contains everything parents need to combat lice in three easy steps.

Nix’s active ingredient — permethrin — is maximum strength and clinically proven to be the most effective at killing head lice, the company stated. In addition, Nix’s Crème Rinse is the most-recommended treatment by the Academy of Pediatrics, Insight noted.

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic drug for depression made by Par Pharmaceutical Cos., the drug maker said Tuesday.

Par announced the approval of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets in the 300-mg strength. The drug is a generic version of GlaxoSmithKline's Wellbutrin XL and is used to treat major depressive disorder. The company already markets the generic drug in the 150-mg strength.

NORWELL, Mass. — Carex Health Brands last week launched a new bathroom mat to its lineup of bathroom safety products.

The Carex Deluxe Bath Mat (B222-00) provides a slip-resistant surface for bathing or showering with hundreds of suction cups that anchor the bath mat to the bottom of the tub.