New Products

While most people treat nasal allergy symptoms, they often ignore their itchy, red, watery eyes. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, approximately 40 million Americans have indoor/outdoor allergies as their primary allergy, and approximately 4% of allergy sufferers have eye allergies as their primary allergy. 


Already with a strong pedigree across eye care and ear care, Similasan recently launched its Kids Irritated Eye Relief for multisymptom relief from redness, burning, stinging and grittiness.

As reported by Drug Store News, toothpastes that aim to better deliver such 
value-added benefits as teeth whitening and relieving tooth sensitivity are resonating with consumers, so the lift in sales of such products comes as little surprise.


According to SymphonyIRI Group, sales of toothpaste were essentially flat for the 12 weeks ended June 10 at food, drug and mass (excluding Walmart). However, those products that experienced double-digit sales gains included Sensodyne ProNamel (up 30.8%) and Crest 3D White (up 22.2%).

NORWICH, N.Y. — Chobani has introduced two new versions of its popular Greek yogurt — 16-oz. blends and single-flavor six-packs. The new multiserve 16-oz. blended flavors are available in six flavors: 0% fat black cherry, blueberry and peach, and 2% fat mango, pineapple and vanilla chocolate chunk. The resealable larger size containers are perfect for cooking and will retail for $3.79. New six-packs are available in 0% fat black cherry, blueberry, peach and strawberry, and a 2% fat pineapple flavor. The multipack will retail for $6.49.

LONDON — Stiefel, a GlaxoSmithKline company, announced the availability of Sorilux foam by prescription.

The product is a topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients ages 18 years or older. Sorilux foam utilizes VersaFoam technology. VersaFoam-AEF (aqueous-based emulsion formulation) is free of ethanol, preservatives, parabens and fragrance, Stiefel said. The company also noted the foam is the only vitamin D3 analog treatment in a topical foam formulation.

SAN FRANCISCO — WaterField Designs has introduced new cases for the Google Nexus 7 Android tablet.

Custom-fitted Google Nexus 7 cases include the ultimate sleeve case, the smart case, the slip case, the suede jacket and the travel express. Each Nexus 7 Case offers unique functionality, protection and style.

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Horizon Pharma announced it has received regulatory approval from the Food and Drug Administration for one of its drugs.

The drug maker said Rayos (prednisone) delayed-release tablets — in the 1-mg, 2-mg and 5-mg stregnths — were approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

PITTSBURGH — Mylan has launched a generic drug for treating fungal infections, the drug maker said Friday.

Mylan announced the launch of itraconazole capsules in the 100-mg strength. The drug is a generic version of Johnson & Johnson's Sporanox, which is used to treat fungal infections that begin in the lungs blatsomycosis, histoplasmosis and aspergillosis in patients who are intolerant of or refractory to amphotericin B therapy. The drug also is used to treat fungal infections in the toenails and fingernails in patients without compromised immune systems.

NORTHBROOK, Ill. — It’s Academic has launched its new Re:writes dry erase notes.

Re:writes are thin, flexible and can adhere to virtually any flat or gently curved surface in both heat and cold with help from its patent-pending specialized plastic core. The product is available in more than 50 color and size combinations.