This year, April showers brought a host of products in May that Hamacher Resource Group’s new product team scoured to find potentially big sellers. Last month, the team sifted through 153 new products to find four that stood out, evaluating 111 wellness products, 32 beauty products and 10 OTC products in the process.
e.p.t Numeric Digital Ovulation Test
NFI Consumer’s e.p.t family planning line has grown to include the e.p.t. Numeric Digital Ovulation Test. The product allows users to better understand their LH surge and ovulation window, offering a numeric view and basic YES+/NO- ovulation testing technology. The ovulation test is sold as a reader, with 10 cartridges to help monitor and record LH levels beginning a few days before the onset of menstruation to help users identify the pattern of their LH curve to improve timing when trying to conceive.
Dr. Scholl’s Knee Pain Orthotics for Men
Bayer’s Dr. Scholl’s brand has focused its latest product on providing relief to people with knee pain. The Dr. Scholl’s Knee Pain Orthotics are insoles that offer all-day relief from pain associated with such conditions as runner’s knee and osteoarthritis, as well as general knee pain. The product uses the brand’s Shock Guard technology to reduce impact associated with movement to absorb pain-inducing shock, transition weight and distribute pressure. It can be worn with casual shoes, sneakers, work boots and dress shoes, the company said.
Primatene Mist Epinephrine Inhalation Spray
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals has revived its Primatene Mist, the only FDA-approved OTC asthma inhaler. The product uses epinephrine as an active ingredient to temporarily relieve mild symptoms of asthma in patients 12 years old and older. The new version is CFC-free, using hydrofluoroalkane propellants, and features a built-in spray indicator and metal canister. It contains 160 metered sprays.
Skyn Get Fresh Intimate Refreshing and Cleansing Wipes
Lifestyles Healthcare’s sexual wellness brand Skyn is continuing to diversify beyond condoms and personal lubrication. The latest addition is a 10-count pack of Get Fresh Intimate Refreshing and Cleansing Wipes. The product is formulated with shea butter and provitamin B5 to offer gentle moisturizing.