USFDA nod to Zydus Lifesciences Famotidine Tablets
It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by excessive acid in the stomach (acid indigestion).
Ahmedabad: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. (formerly known as Cadila Healthcare Ltd.), today announced that the company has received final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Famotidine Tablets in the strengths of 20mg and 40mg (USRLD: Pepcid).Famotidine is a histamine H2 receptor blocker. It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach. It is used...
Ahmedabad: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. (formerly known as Cadila Healthcare Ltd.), today announced that the company has received final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Famotidine Tablets in the strengths of 20mg and 40mg (USRLD: Pepcid).
Famotidine is a histamine H2 receptor blocker. It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by excessive acid in the stomach (acid indigestion).
The drug will be manufactured at group's drug formulation facility at SEZ, Ahmedabad.
Famotidine Tablet has a market size of USD 67 mn (as per IQVIA MAT April 2022). The group now has 315 approvals and has so far filed over 420* ANDAs since the commencement of the filing process in FY 2003-04.
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