USFDA approves Caplin Steriles eye drop

Written By :  Ruchika Sharma
Medically Reviewed By :  Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2024-12-16 09:00 GMT   |   Update On 2024-12-16 09:23 GMT

Chennai: Caplin Steriles Limited, a Subsidiary Company of Caplin Point Laboratories Limitedhas been granted final approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA)) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion, 0.05% (Eye drops).

The product is a generic therapeutic equivalent version of the Reference Listed Drug (RLD) DUREZOL, from Sandoz Inc.

“We’re pleased to receive a first cycle approval for this complex emulsion product. Few more emulsion and suspension products have been filed or in the pipeline, which should augment Caplin Steriles’ portfolio in the US and emerging markets”, commented Chairman C.C.Paarthipan.
Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion, 0.05% (Eye drops) is a topical corticosteroid that is indicated in the treatment of inflammation and pain associated with ocular surgery, and in the treatment of endogenous anterior uveitis.
According to IQVIA (IMS Health), Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion, 0.5% had US sales of approximately $21 million for the 12-month period ending October 2024.

Medical Dialogues team had earlier reported that the USFDA had approved Caplin Steriles's Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.5% (Eye drops).

Read also: ANVISA-Brazil concludes inspection at Caplin Steriles Gummidipoondi facility with zero observations

Caplin Steriles Limited, a Subsidiary of Caplin Point Laboratories Limited, is a sterile product manufacturing company that is approved by several regulatory agencies such as US FDA, EU-GMP, ANVISA and INVIMA. Caplin Steriles Limited, has developed and filed 42 ANDAs in USA on its own and with partners, with 30 approvals so far. The Company is also working on a portfolio of 40+ simple and complex Injectable and Ophthalmic products, that it intends to file over the next 4 years. The company also has multiple products filed with several approvals in non-US markets such as Mexico, Australia, Canada, South Africa etc

Read also: USFDA nod to Caplin Steriles Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution

Tags:    

Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.

NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.

Our comments section is governed by our Comments Policy . By posting comments at Medical Dialogues you automatically agree with our Comments Policy , Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy .

Similar News