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DRL Announces The Launch Of Anti-Allergy Drug In US Market

Chemical Weekly 2018-03-29

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (DRL) has announced that it has launched Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Tablets USP, 5 mg, an over-the-counter therapeutic equivalent generic version of Xyzal Allergy 24HR Tablets, from UCB, in the US market as approved by the US FDA. The drug is an over-the-counter antihistamine used for 24-hour relief of allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.

“This first-to-market launch for the store brand is the testament to the deep capabilities of our store brand OTC business,” said Mr. Milan Kalawadia, Vice President and Head, US Over-the-Counter and Speciality Rx businesses, DRL.

The Xyzal Allergy 24HR Tablets brand had US sales of approximately $71-mn for the most recent twelve months ending in January 2018.

 

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