HRG’s five notable products from January
Product introductions surged to start the new year, seeing the highest number of introductions in months.
For the month of January, suppliers introduced 278 new products, which is 200 more items than the 78 products they released in the previous month. Waukesha, Wis.-based HRG reviewed 28 products in the health category, 136 items in the wellness sector and 114 items in the beauty aisle to see which ones stood out as Products to Watch.
Here are the ones they chose:
1. Option 2 Emergency Contraceptive 1.5 mg Tablet
Perrigo’s Option 2 Emergency Contraceptive (levonorgestrel 1.5 mg) is the same hormone utilized in many birth control pills but at a higher dose. Perrigo claims it reduces the risk of pregnancy by up to 94% with one pill when taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex or birth control failure. Option 2 is formulated to be an emergency method for birth control to prevent pregnancy before it occurs, the brand said. One tablet comes in a pack.
2. Reese Pharmaceutical’s ColoTest Test Kit
The ColoTest Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test by Reese Pharmaceuticals is an at-home, self-test to detect blood in the stool in as soon as one minute. Reese claimed ColoTest is 98.8% accurate with no diet restrictions or prep required and no doctor consultation or prescription needed. The company also said the test makes use of the same technology that is used in the doctor’s office. A kit contains two tests.
3. Crest Scope Squeez Mouthwash Concentrate Outlast Icy Mint
Procter & Gamble’s Crest Scope Squeez Mouthwash Concentrate provides consumers with the same benefits as the liquid form to kill bad breath germs but in a smaller bottle for use at home or on the go. Consumers will be able to control the strength of flavor using the squeeze dosage cap provided. Developed to reduce plastic waste and gain counter space, one bottle of Squeez is equal to 1 L of mouthwash. It comes in a 1.69-oz. bottle.
4. Children’s Daily Immune Support Chewable Tablets 28 ct
Zarbee’s said its Children’s Daily Immune Support Chewable Tablet is an excellent source of vitamin C, D3 and zinc. The tablet is formulated to support childrens’ immune systems and keep them healthy with an alternative to sugar-filled gummies (This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration). One pack contains 28 tablets.
5. Nizoral Scalp Itch Relief
Nizoral Scalp Itch Relief liquid from Arcadia Consumer Healthcare offers a final step in the clinical anti-dandruff hair care regimen, the brand said. It was developed to relieve scalp itch between hair washes with a no-drip formula to soothe and hydrate the scalp from conditions such as dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis. Formulated with hydrocortisone 1%, aloe, menthol and hyaluronic acid, the liquid is fragrance- and paraben-free and greaseless. One bottle is 2 oz.
