Friday, 2 September 2016

Cipla gets USFDA nod for overactive bladder treating drug (Darifenacin ER Tablets)

Pharma major CiplaBSE 0.04 % today said it has received final approval for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Darifenacin extended-release tablets from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). 
"We have received final approval for ANDA for Darifenacin extended-release tablets, 7.5 mg and 15mg, from USFDA," a company statement said here. 

Darifenacin extended-release tablets are AB-rated generic equivalents of Allergan's Enablex tablets, 7.5 mg and 15 mg, and are a muscarinic antagonist indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency and frequency. 

The product will be launched immediately, the release said.


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Enablex tablets and generic equivalents had US sales of approximately USD 85 million for the 12 month period ending June 2016, according to IMS Health.