New Products

NEW YORK — SheaMoisture has made its foray into the color cosmetics segment with the April launch of its new “A Better Way to Beautiful” collection at Target.

WATSONVILLE, Calif. — Nordic Naturals introduced Vitamin C Gummies, providing 250 mg of vitamin C. With a tart tangerine flavor, Vitamin C Gummies are chewable gummy slices for kids 4 years and older.

The product is pectin-based, and free of gelatin, artificial colors, artificial flavors, preservatives and allergens, including gluten, milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts and soy.
 

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — Innovative Products on Tuesday showcased its Gotcha Covered preventive solution for head lice. Gotcha Covered offers a non-toxic range of lice prevention products for parents who are concerned about preventing an infestation of lice in their children’s hair. 

DUBLIN — Actavis on Tuesday announced that it has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration on its abbreviated new drug application for a generic version of Mallinckrodt's Exalgo (hydromorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets 8 mg, 12 mg and 16 mg).  

Actavis intends to begin shipping its product shortly and believes that, under applicable Hatch Waxman rules, it may be entitled to marketing exclusivity, the company stated.

SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass. — Yankee Candle Co. announced the debut of two new fragrances to its limited edition Man Candles collection. On Tap, which is reminiscent of freshly poured draft beer, and Camouflage, which gives off a woodsy blend of fresh air, golden leaves and oak tree bark.

The two new scents will join three popular scents from last year: MMM, Bacon!; Man Candles Man Town and Riding Mower. The Man Candles collection has proven a big hit with consumers since it first debuted in 2012, according to the company.

TEWKSBURY, Mass. — WellPet — a premium pet food company whose portfolio of brands includes Wellness, Old Mother Hubbard, Eagle Pack and Holistic Select — announced the launch of Wellness Divin Duos, a dual-layered, natural wet cat food. The new addition offers felines a protein-rich meal in six grain-free recipes.

PITTSBURGH — Mylan on Wednesday announced that it has launched olanzapine orally disintegrating tablets in 5-mg, 10-mg, 15-mg and 20-mg strengths. The drug is the generic version of Zyprexa Zydis tablets from Eli Lilly and Co.

The drug is used for the treatment of schizophrenia or the acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder and maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder. Olanzapine ODT had U.S. sales of $120.8 million for the 12 months ending March 31, 2014, according to IMS Health.

HINCKLEY, England — Sea-Band recently expanded its line of drug-free nausea products with the introduction of Sea-Band Mama. The niche targeted by the new product is pregnant women experiencing morning sickness. 

The new Sea-Band Mama products include Sea-Band Mama Acupressure Wristbands which use the technique of acupressure to trigger the P6 pressure point, which in turn causes the nervous system to release natural chemicals that quell nausea. And there also is Sea-Band Mama Ginger Lozenges with folic acid.