OTC Product News

Published Online: Wednesday, April 1, 2009   [ Request Print ]

Zicam Allergy Relief Gel Swabs

Marketed by: Zicam LLC (Scottsdale, AZ), a wholly owned subsidiary of Matrixx Initiatives Inc Indication: Zicam Allergy Relief Gel Swabs is a homeopathic medicine that relieves the symptoms of hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies such as sinus pressure, runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, watery eyes, and nasal congestion. The product is indicated for adults and children aged 6 and older. Zicam Allergy Relief Gel Swabs is available in 20 medicated swabs. For More Information: www.zicam.com 877-942-2626

Sucrets ICE

Marketed by:
Insight Pharmaceuticals (Langhorne, PA)

Indication:
Sucrets ICE is a unique, frozen, single-use package that offers cooling, soothing relief to both children's and adults' harshest sore throats. The product includes the active ingredients menthol and pectin to act as an oral anesthetic that relieves pain and demulcent that soothes the throat. Available in grape and pomegranate flavors, each package of Sucrets ICE comes with 6 single-use pouches that freeze in just an hour. For adults and children aged 3 and older, Sucrets ICE will slowly melt in the mouth, and can be repeated every 2 hours.

For More Information:
www.sucrets.com
800-344-7239

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Glucocard 01-mini Blood Glucose Monitoring System

Marketed by:
ARKRAY USA Inc (Edina, MN)

Indication:
The company recently announced 510(k) clearance from the FDA for the Glucocard 01-mini Blood Glucose Monitoring System. The system requires no coding, displays results in 7 seconds, requires a tiny 0.3-ìL sample size, and was developed to use the same test strips as the downloadable Glucocard 01 system that launched in 2008. The Glucocard 01-mini Blood Glucose Monitoring System has alternate site testing and features pre/post meal flags and an easy-to-read display. The system also features interchangeable faceplates so patients can personalize the look of their monitoring system.

For More Information:
www.glucocardusa.com
800-818-8877

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Cold Relief 4 Kids with Zinc

Marketed by:
Hyland's Inc (Los Angeles, CA)

Indication:
Cold Relief 4 Kids with Zinc relieves the symptoms of the common cold in children, including runny nose, sneezing, and sore throat. The product, which is all-natural, comes in individually wrapped medicated strips, making them portable and easy to administer to kids. Available in boxes of 12 medicated strips, Cold Relief 4 Kids with Zinc is indicated for children aged 2 and older.

For More Information:
www.hylands.com
800-624-9659

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Coromega OmegaBaby

Marketed by:
Coromega (Vista, CA)

Indication:
Coromega OmegaBaby is a docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) omega-3 supplement that offers pregnant women an effective way to incorporate essential nutrients for the baby's healthy development into their everyday diet. Each serving for pregnant and lactating women provides the daily 300 mg of DHA recommended by the National Institutes of Health. Coromega OmegaBaby is available in 30-count peach-flavored squeeze packets.

For More Information:
www.coromega.com
877-275-3725

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CranBerry Omega

Marketed by:
AgroLabs Inc (Hillside, NJ)

Indication:
CranBerry Omega provides all the benefits of cranberry with 300 mg of omega-3 derived directly from cranberry seeds. The fatty acids in omega-3 are vital to proper cell function—and the health benefits are numerous—including healthy joints, anti-inflammation, and cardiovascular health. CranBerry Omega is available in 16- and 32-oz liquid servings.

For More Information:
www.agrolabs.com
877-275-3725

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The Natural Dentist All Natural Antigingivitis Rinse

Marketed by:
The Natural Dentist (Medford, MA)

Indication:
The Natural Dentist All Natural Antigingivitis Rinse helps prevent plaque build-up that leads to bleeding gums. The rinse contains a naturally strong combination of ingredients, which includes peppermint and sage oils, xylitol, grapefruit seed extract, and menthol. The Natural Dentist All Natural Antigingivitis Rinse is designed to soothe and protect teeth and gums.

For More Information:
www.thenaturaldentist.com
800-615-6895

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Milkscreen

Marketed by:
UpSpring Baby (Austin, TX)

Indication:
Milkscreen is a home test that detects alcohol in breast milk. The 2-minute test lets mothers know the volume of alcohol concentrated in their breast milk. Because the way mothers process alcohol is unique, metabolizing alcohol depends on several factors including body weight, type of alcohol consumed, and food intake. Milkscreen is available in a 3-pack of test strips for $5.99 and a 12-pack of test strips for $14.99.

For More Information:
www.upspringbaby.com
877-449-4647