Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Text Block]
Includes condensed consolidating financial information of parent and/or subsidiaries that may or may not be guarantors on debt obligatons
Goodwill [Abstract]
Goodwill [Abstract]
Goodwill
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other long-term assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total Assets
Assets
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued interest payable
Interest and Dividends Payable, Current
Other accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities [Abstract]
Principal amount
Long Term Debt Excluding Current Maturities (Gross)
Aggregate principal amount of long-term borrowings as of the balance sheet date, excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year (current maturities), before deducting unamortized discount or premiums.
Less unamortized discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Long-term debt, net of unamortized discount
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total Liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies — Note 16
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock - $0.01 par value; Authorized - 5,000 shares; Issued and outstanding - None
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Preferred share rights
Preferred Share Rights
Preferred Share Rights
Common stock - $0.01 par value; Authorized - 250,000 shares; Issued - 50,466 shares at March 31, 2012 and 50,276 shares at March 31, 2011, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Treasury stock, at cost - 181 shares at March 31, 2012 and 160 shares at March 31, 2011
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Preferred Share Rights [Member]
Rights [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balances
Common stock, shares
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury stock, shares
Stock-based compensation
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Stock-based compensation (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Exercise of stock options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Exercise of stock options (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Charge related to fair value of preferred share rights
Charge Related to Fair Value of Preferred Share Rights
Charge Related to Fair Value of Preferred Share Rights
Restricted stock exercises
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Restricted stock exercises (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Shares surrendered as payment of tax withholding
Adjustments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Shares surrendered as payment of tax withholding (in shares)
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation
Components of comprehensive income:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Amortization of interest rate caps reclassified into earnings, net of income tax expense of $818
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Net of Tax
Total comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Balances
Common stock, shares
Treasury stock, shares
Income tax expense related to amortization of interest rate caps reclassified into earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Tax
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations and Sale of Certain Assets
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues
Revenues [Abstract]
Net sales
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Other revenues
Other Revenue, Net
Total revenues
Revenue, Net
Cost of Sales
Cost of Goods and Services Sold [Abstract]
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown below)
Cost Of Sales Exclusive Of Depreciation
Cost of sales of goods and services exclusive of depreciation on property, plant and equipment that is included in the depreciation and amortization line in Operating Expenses.
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Advertising and promotion
Marketing and Advertising Expense
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Depreciation and amortization
Other Depreciation and Amortization
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Other (income) expense
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Interest expense
Interest Expense, Debt
Gain on settlement
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Total other expense
Total Other Income (Expense)
The net amount of other income and expense which results from ancillary business-related activities also known as other nonoperating (income) expense recognized for the period. May include (a) dividends, (b) inerest income, (c) interest expense, (d) net gains/losses on securities and (e) other miscellaneous other income and expense items.
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Discontinued Operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations, net of income tax
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
Net income
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Income (loss) from discontinued operations and gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Net income (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Income (loss) from discontinued operations and gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Net income (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding [Abstract]
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Business and Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Blacksmith [Member]
Blacksmith [Member]
Blacksmith [Member]
Dramamine [Member]
Dramamine [Member]
Dramamine [Member]
GSK Brands [Member]
GSK Brands [Member]
GSK Brands [Member]
Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Loss (gain) on sale of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges
Stock-based compensation costs
Share-based Compensation
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Amortization of debt discount
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)
Loss on disposal of equipment
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Inventories held for sale
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Held For Sale
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Held For Sale
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Acquisition
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Proceeds from escrow of Blacksmith acquisition
Proceeds from Previous Acquisition
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from issuance of debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Proceeds from issuance of Senior Notes
Proceeds from Issuance of Other Long-term Debt
Proceeds from issuance of 2012 Term Loan and 2010 Term Loan
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Repayment of 2010 Term Loan
Repayments of Notes Payable
Payment of deferred financing costs
Payments of Financing Costs
Repayment of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Shares surrendered as payment of tax withholding
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Increase (decrease) in cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash - beginning of period
Cash - end of period
Interest paid
Interest Paid
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Gain on Settlement [Abstract]
Gain on Settlement of Pending Litigation [Abstract]
Gain on Settlement
Gain on Settlement of Pending Litigation [Text Block]
Gain on Settlement of Pending Litigation [Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Other Accrued Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Concentrations of Risk
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segments
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]