Strides Pharma Gets USFDA Nod for Generic Gastrointestinal Drug
By Rediff Money Desk, New Delhi May 22, 2024 15:19
Strides Pharma Science's unit receives USFDA approval to market a generic version of Sucralfate Oral Suspension, a medication used to treat gastrointestinal diseases.

New Delhi, May 22 (PTI) Strides Pharma Science on Wednesday said its unit has received approval from the US health regulator to market a generic medication used in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.
Singapore-based Strides Pharma Global Pte. Ltd, has received approval for the generic version of Sucralfate Oral Suspension, 1gm/10 mL, from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA), the drug firm said in a statement.
The product is bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to AbbVie's Carafate (1gm/10mL).
Sucralfate is used to treat stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), radiation proctitis, and stomach inflammation and to prevent stress ulcers.
As per IQVIA, Sucralfate Oral Suspension (1gm/10 mL) had a market size of USD 124 million in the US market.
Shares of the company were trading 6.33 per cent up at Rs 899.75 apiece on the BSE.
Singapore-based Strides Pharma Global Pte. Ltd, has received approval for the generic version of Sucralfate Oral Suspension, 1gm/10 mL, from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA), the drug firm said in a statement.
The product is bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to AbbVie's Carafate (1gm/10mL).
Sucralfate is used to treat stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), radiation proctitis, and stomach inflammation and to prevent stress ulcers.
As per IQVIA, Sucralfate Oral Suspension (1gm/10 mL) had a market size of USD 124 million in the US market.
Shares of the company were trading 6.33 per cent up at Rs 899.75 apiece on the BSE.
Source: PTI
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