Allergy

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.

The testing, conducted in separate studies at Utah State University and the University of Geneva in Switzerland, found the grapefruit seed extract used in Xlear Nasal Spray has potent virucidal activity against the virus.

Optase dry eye products, available at H-E-B, include the Moist Heat Mask, Tea Tree Oil Lid Wipes and Dry Eye Intense Drops.

Read about the five products Hamacher Resource Group's new product team identified as standouts in April.

Quest Products is introducing breatheWell, a nasal filter designed for people interested in protection against the smallest of airborne particles and pollutants.

Two versions of the former prescription-only product now are available over-the-counter following Food and Drug Administration approval for OTC sale. 

Sinol-D is an all-natural decongestant nasal spray that the company said can be used daily.