New Products

PITTSBURGH — Mylan is challenging a patent on a drug used to treat ulcerative proctitis, the generic drug maker said Thursday.

Mylan said it had filed a regulatory approval application with the Food and Drug Administration for melamine rectal suppositories in the 1,000-mg strength. The drug is a generic version of Canasa, which had sales of about $153 million during the 12-month period that ended in March, according to IMS Health.

PRINCETON, N.J. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals drug for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, the UCB subsidiary said.

KU announced the approval of methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets in the 18-mg and 27-mg strengths.

The drug is a generic version of Johnson & Johnson's Concerta QD.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A system for confidentially storing patients' biometric data on a card made by PharmaSmart International has been added to several national drug databases, which the company said would aid support for hypertension patients among healthcare providers, health plans and pharmacists.

PharmaSmart, based in Rochester, N.Y., said its Smart Card product had been named as conforming to NCPDP's billing unit standard.

MINNEAPOLIS — A new app for Android and the Apple iPhone aims to combine technology with psychology to reduce poor patient adherence to medication therapies.

SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass. — The Yankee Candle Company today announced the launch of its new Relaxing Rituals line. The company says each blend of three different essential oils creates a special fragrance combination designed to soothe the mind, body and soul and provide an easy, relaxing ritual that fits busy lifestyles.

The new line includes warmer oils, reed diffusers, votive candles and tumbler candles in four new scents.

PHOENIX — Vitabath is expanding its fragrance collection with a new line of body lotions infused with vitamins and antioxidants.

The brand’s fragrance collection already includes body wash and fragrance mist. The Vitabath fragrance collection offers much more than just fresh scents, as the products are infused with vitamin A, B3, C, E and pro-vitamin B5. Vitabath also incorporates natural ingredients from seven superfruits: acai berry, goji berry, coffee, noni, pomegranate, green tea and mangosteen.

BOSTON — One, a specialty brand of premium condoms in North America, on Tuesday announced the launch of One Move — a deluxe, long-lasting silicone lubricant — and One Oasis — a smooth, water-based lubricant that is paraben-free. 

"The choices [among personal lubricants] are diverse and can be confusing to experienced and new consumers alike," stated Davin Wedel, president of One. "We believe our premium lubricants provide a better choice that maximizes pleasure and quality for consumers." 

NEW YORK — Today, General Mills executives shared the company's new product innovation plans during General Mills' annual investor meeting at the New York Stock Exchange.

"Product innovation is the fuel that creates category growth," said Ken Powell, chairman and CEO of General Mills. "We have a robust new product plan, with more than 200 new items being introduced worldwide in the first half of the year alone."