New Products

POINT RICHMOND, Calif. — Transcept Pharmaceuticals has resubmitted its regulatory application for a drug to treat insomnia to the Food and Drug Administration, following a previous denial of approval by the agency, the drug maker said Tuesday.

Transcept sent in its application for Intermezzo (zolpidem tartrate), a pill placed under the tongue for treating patients who awake in the middle of the night and have difficulty falling asleep again.

IRVING, Texas — A maker of natural breads has introduced a new variety that is baked using pure olive oil and is a good source of nutrients.

Nature's Pride new hearty wheat with flax bread provides 22 g of whole grains per slice and is an excellent source of fiber and omega 3-ALA, which comes from flax seed, addressing the needs of consumers that are looking to make healthy choices, the company said.

SPARTA, Mich. — Old Orchard Brands' newest line of naturally sweetened cranberry juice blends boasts great taste and less sugar than traditional cranberry juice drinks, according to the company.

NEW YORK — Personal care brand Eos has announced the launch of its new tangerine medicated anti-bacterial Lip Balm Smooth Sphere.

The medicated lip balm is 95% natural and provides antibacterial protection through the natural active ingredient phenol, the company stated. The lip balm promises to not only help soothe dry lips and prevent the spread of germs, but also alleviate the symptoms of cold sores.

NEW YORK — SmartSource.com has gone mobile.

Thanks to Augme Technologies, the consumer coupon site now offers users the capability to scroll through available offers and select which coupons they want to use from any Web-enabled phone, smart phone or other mobile communications device, without the hassle of downloading special software or applications.

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for head lice, the agency said Tuesday.

The FDA approved Natroba (spinosad) topical suspension, made by ParaPro, a privately owned drug company based in Carmel, Ind. The drug is used to treat head lice infestation in patients ages 4 years and older.

PITTSBURGH — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic diabetes drug made by Mylan, the drug maker said Tuesday.

Mylan announced the approval of acarbose tablets in the 25-mg, 50-mg and 100-mg strengths. The drug is a version of Bayer’s Precose, used with diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with Type 2 diabetes.

The drug had sales of around $23 million during the 12-month period ended in September, according to IMS Health.

SAN FRANCISCO — Poco Dolce has introduced a vegan line of chocolate bars that marry sweet and salty.

The company's bittersweet chocolate bars are available in six varieties, including olive oil with sea salt, peanut butter, Mayan chile, bittersweet with sea salt, hazelnut and "five spice."

The bars carry a suggested retail price of $6 each.