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The Acquisition of Prestige (Details)

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The Acquisition of Prestige (Details) (Prestige Brands, Level 3, Contingent Consideration Liability, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Prestige Brands | Level 3 | Contingent Consideration Liability
  
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]  
Balance as of December 31, 2014 $ 43,400us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationsRecurringBasisLiabilityValue
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Fair value adjustment (Level 3) (9,100)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityGainLossIncludedInEarnings
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Balance as of March 31, 2015 $ 34,300us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationsRecurringBasisLiabilityValue
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