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Dr. Reddy’s announces the Launch of Over-the-Counter Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 60 mg and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 120 mg Extended-Release Tablets
Hyderabad, India, November 20, 2014
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (NYSE: RDY) announced today that it has launched its over-the-counter (OTC) Fexofenadine Hydrochloride and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets 60 mg / 120 mg, a bioequivalent generic version of Allegra-D® 12 Hour Allergy & Congestion, in the U.S. market on November 18, 2014. Dr. Reddy’s ANDA is approved by the United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA).
The Allegra-D® 12 Hour brand has U.S. sales of approximately $49.8 million for the latest 52 weeks ending October 6, 2014 for Total US Multi Outlet according to IRI.
Dr. Reddy’s Fexofenadine Hydrochloride and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets 60 mg / 120 mg is available in a 20 count blister.
Disclaimer
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About Dr. Reddy’s
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (NYSE: RDY) is an integrated global pharmaceutical company, committed to providing affordable and innovative medicines for healthier lives. Through its three businesses - Pharmaceutical Services and Active Ingredients, Global Generics and Proprietary Products – Dr. Reddy’s offers a portfolio of products and services including APIs, custom pharmaceutical services, generics, biosimilars and differentiated formulations. Major therapeutic focus is on gastro-intestinal, cardiovascular, diabetology, oncology, pain management and anti-infective. Major markets include India, USA, Russia-CIS and Europe apart from other select geographies within Emerging Markets. For more information, log on to: www.drreddys.com
Allegra-D® 12 Hour is a registered trademark of Aventisub II Inc.
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