New Drugs & OTCs

06/01/2011 - 10:11am

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic treatment for Alzheimer’s disease made by Actavis, the drug maker said Tuesday.

06/01/2011 - 10:08am

Weight loss among women helps raise blood vitamin D levels

Overweight or obese women who have less-than-optimal levels of vitamin D and lose more than 15% of their body weight experience significant increases in circulating levels of this fat-soluble nutrient, according to a study released last week by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

05/31/2011 - 12:53pm

Sanofi: Lyxumia won't significantly increase hypoglycemia risk

New results from a late-stage clinical trial of a Sanofi drug for Type 2 diabetes indicated that the drug can reduce blood sugar in patients without increasing the risk of causing the blood sugar levels to dip too low, the French drug maker said Tuesday.

05/31/2011 - 10:58am

Dificid gets nod as CDAD treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a treatment for diarrhea caused by a bacterial infection.

05/31/2011 - 10:03am

Solesta approved by FDA as fecal incontinence treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has approved an injectable gel for fecal incontinence, the agency said.

05/26/2011 - 4:00pm

Teva to market generic Combivir tablets

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries is set to market a generic version of an HIV treatment, the drug maker announced Thursday.

05/25/2011 - 10:55am

Mylan launches generic Roxicodone through deal with Coastal Pharmaceuticals

Mylan has launched a generic version of an opioid painkiller, the company said Wednesday.

05/25/2011 - 9:46am

New Azo product provides PMS relief

Amerifit Brands on Wednesday launched its Azo PMS product, which has been formulated to help reduce moodiness, irritability and bloating with a variety of ingredients, including high-potency B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, folic acid and two natural herbal blends, the company stated.

05/25/2011 - 9:42am

HyDrive Energy introduces decaffeinated drink

HyDrive Energy is gearing up to debut its caffeine-free energy drink.

05/24/2011 - 10:13am

Taro gets nod to market generic Zyrtec for kids

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic over-the-counter treatment for allergies made by Taro Pharmaceutical Industries.