HRG’s five notable products from October 2024

Product introductions plummeted in October after a dramatic recovery in September, continuing a volatile trend of up and down.

In October, suppliers introduced just 49 new products, which is 89 fewer items than the 138 they released in September. Waukesha, Wis.-based HRG reviewed six products in the health category, 39 items in the wellness sector and four products in the beauty aisle to see which ones stood out as Products to Watch.

Here are the top five:

1. Cystex Max UTI Pain Relief

Bridges Consumer Healthcare said Cystex Max UTI Pain Relief tablets are formulated to provide relief from pain, burning and urgency by targeting urinary tract infection discomfort at the source. The company claims the phenazopyridine hydrochloride 99.5-mg tablets start working in as little as 15 minutes. One pack contains 24 tablets.

2. Halls Cough & Throat Relief + Immune Support Drops Elderberry

Halls Cough & Throat Relief + Immune Support Drops from Mondelez International are designed to help clear mucus, soothe coughs and cool nasal passages while also supporting a healthy immune system. The drops contain real elderberries and vitamin D. It comes with 25 drops.

3. Diurex Bloat Reliever Drink Mix

Alva-Amco’s Diurex Bloat Reliever Drink Mix is formulated to ease discomfort from water bloat, help flush excess water and deliver hydration when the berry powder is added to water. A new form to the diuretic segment, the powder contains dandelion extract, green tea extract, watermelon fruit, cranberry fruit, apple cider vinegar and juniper extract. One package contains 12 packets.

4. Eroxon Fast Acting Gel

Haleon’s Eroxon Fast Acting Gel is designed to help consumers aged 22 and up with erectile dysfunction. The company said the drug-free, easy-to-use gel works faster than the leading prescription pills and is safe not only for the user but also their partners. It comes with four 0.8gm tubes.

5. PanOxyl Blemish Aftercare Brightening Patches

Crown Laboratories said its PanOxyl Blemish Aftercare Brightening Patches for acne-prone skin are formulated with spot-fading complex ingredients, including niacinamide, vitamin C and tranexamic acid. The company said the unique, large patches will visibly improve the look of post-acne marks, dark spots and redness while improving the texture of skin and appearance of pores. One pack contains 16 patches.