New Products

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for reducing the severity of chickenpox symptoms, the agency said Friday.

The FDA announced the approval of Cangene Corp.'s Varizig (varicella zoster immune globulin [human]) for varicella zoster, the virus that causes chickenpox. The FDA said Varizig was the only FDA-approved immune globulin for the virus after exposure.

NEW YORK — Burt’s Bees is looking to help consumers protect their skin against cold weather conditions this winter with several new moisturizing products. 
  


Burt’s Bees New Intense Hydration day lotion: Infused with clary sage, Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration day lotion deeply hydrates dry skin. This noncomedogenic day lotion also aims to reduce line and wrinkles, for a youthful, healthy glow.  



TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — A new product from the PediaCare line is designed to keep children hydrated when they have a cold or flu.

Prestige Brands Holdings announced the launch of PediaCare Cold & Flu Hydration, designed to ensure children get needed fluids and electrolytes. The product replenishes nutrients lost from illness and provides immune-boosting antioxidants, with less sugar than sports drinks, soda and juices.

PITTSBURGH — Generic drug maker Mylan has settled with Orion over a drug used to treat Parkinson's disease, Mylan said Thursday.

The company said it reached a settlement with Orion to resolve patent litigation concerning a generic version of Orion's drug Comtan (entacapone) tablets in the 200-mg strength. The drug is used with levodopa-carbidopa therapy to treat Parkinson's patients who experience signs and symptoms of end-of-dose "wearing off."

NEW YORK — Looking to battle skinny skin and enlarged pores, La Roche-Posay has developed the new Effaclar Mat Daily Mattifying + Pore-Refining Moisturizer.

For the first time, this formula contains a unique combination of ingredients that neutralizes shine for lastingly matte, clear and balanced skin with tightened pores, the manufacturer stated.
 

NEW YORK — OPI has announced the launch of six limited-edition nail lacquers and a new Liquid Sand shade, inspired by Disney’s "Oz The Great and Powerful" film that opens in theaters on March 8, 2013.

With a mix of soft cream and warm glitter shades, the line is ideal for layering to create rich, complex looks. In addition to the Liquid Sand nail lacquer in "What Wizardry is This?," the promotion includes:
 

GUILFORD, Conn. — A sheet designed to fade and flatten C-section scars is available at Buybuy Baby stores, the manufacturer said.

ScarAway Silicone C-Section scar sheets used to be available only through hospitals but are now available at Buybuy Baby stores nationwide and online, manufacturer Mitchell-Vance Labs said.

PLANO, Texas — As an extension of Dr Pepper Ten, the soft drink company will launch 10-calorie versions of five of its biggest soda brands, beginning January 2013. Sunkist, 7-Up, Canada Dry, RC Cola and A&W Root Beer are all getting makeovers.

Unlike other artificial sweeteners, the 10-calorie sweetener mix used by Dr Pepper Snapple Group contains enough high-fructose corn syrup to appeal to those consumers who have reservations about the taste of diet drinks, the company said.