Allergy

Consumers are seeking products that offer relief from allergies, eye strain and the effects of too many hours with ear buds as they return to the office, school and their travel plans.

Lastacaft works to provide relief from itchy, allergy eyes lasting through 16 hours, the company said.

Perrigo’s Nasonex 24HR Allergy received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use.

See which products stood out from the 273 product launches in January.

HRG’s new product team sifted through the 169 products introduced last month to find five that have the potential to be lasting offerings.

HRG’s new product team pored over the 189 new products that were launched in June — comprising 32 health items, 79 wellness products and 78 beauty debuts — to find these five standouts.

Astepro Allergy is the first and only steroid-free antihistamine nasal spray for allergy relief to be available over the counter, the company said.

Alaway Preservative Free marks the first and only preservative-free antihistamine eye itch relief drop that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, and it is rolling out just in time for allergy season. 

Hamacher Resource Group’s new product team pored over the 498 new products introduced in January to find five standouts.

Drug Store News caught up with Marsha Garcia, president of Doctor Easy, to discuss how the company has fared throughout the pandemic and what it’s doing to help retailers grow the ear care category. 

Marie Originals’ itch and rash relief soap will be stocked at a leading drug chain starting in January.

The Fort Worth, Texas-based company has rolled out its Earbud Cleaning Kit meant to sanitize and clean earbuds and AirPods.