Acne is a common skin condition that affects people of all ages, though it is most prevalent among teenagers and women in their twenties. It is characterized by pimples, boils, whiteheads, and blackheads on the face, neck, chest, shoulders, and back. This condition is caused by the infection of the anaerobic bacterium named *Propionibacterium acnes*. […]
Zydus Lifesciences Limited has secured final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Clindamycin Phosphate Gel USP, 1%. With annual sales of the acne treatment gel standing at a staggering USD 37 million in the U.S. (as of IQVIA MAT July 2023), the pharmaceutical giant is poised for significant market […]
Zydus Lifesciences Limited has secured final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Isotretinoin Capsules in various dosages. These capsules are designed to treat severe cystic acne, a condition unresponsive to other treatments like benzoyl peroxide or tetracycline. The approval further cements Zydus’ standing in the pharmaceutical sector, with the medication […]
Zydus Lifesciences has received the final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Minocycline Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets in 55 mg, 65 mg, and 115 mg strengths. The tablets, which are the generic version of Solodyn Tablets, are used to treat moderate to severe acne in individuals aged 12 years and above. The […]
Acne is the most common problem among teenagers. Let us understand more about acne causes and remedies for this problem in this post. Understanding Acne: Causes and Types Your skin’s overproduction of sebum, a thick, oily substance, leads to acne breakouts. There are two primary types of acne: acne vulgaris and cystic acne. Acne vulgaris […]
Kintor Pharmaceutical said that it has wrapped up patient enrollment for the phase 2 clinical trial of KX-826 (pyrilutamide) in China for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The Chinese biotech company has enrolled a total of 160 patients for the mid-stage clinical trial. According to Kintor Pharmaceutical, the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study to be […]
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has launched a topical Minocycline 4% Gel under the brand name MINYM in India for the treatment of moderate to severe acne. According to the Indian pharma company, MINYM is a potent antibacterial gel which provides a strong anti-inflammatory action. Compared to the available topical antibacterial formulations, its topical Minocycline 4% Gel offers […]
Zydus Lifesciences (previously Cadila Healthcare) said that it has secured final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for marketing Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Topical Gel, 0.3%/2.5%. The product is a generic of Epiduo Forte. It is a combination of Adapalene, which is a retinoid, and Benzoyl Peroxide, which is an antibiotic and […]
Zydus Cadila has secured tentative approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for marketing Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 0.3%/2.5%. A generic of Galderma’s Epiduo Forte, Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 0.3%/2.5% is intended for the treatment of acne. The combination of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide works by destroying the bacteria that cause […]
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, an Indian pharma company, said that it has secured final approval for Clindamycin Phosphate Foam, 1% from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Clindamycin Phosphate Foam is the generic version of Evoclin Foam, 1%, of Mylan Pharmaceuticals. Evoclin Foam is indicated for the treatment of acne. As per IQVIA, Evoclin Foam, 1% […]