Marksans Pharma has received approval from the US health regulator for loratadine liquid filled capsules, used for treatment of allergies, in the American market.
- In a BSE filing today, Marksans Pharma said, "USFDA has granted approval for an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for loratadine liquid filled capsules 10 mg."
- Loratadine liquid-filled capsules are therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug Claritin Liqui-Gels Capsules 10 mg of Bayer Healthcare LLC.
- Loratadine is an anti-histamine that reduces that effect of natural chemical histamine in the body. Loratadine is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching and other allergy symptoms.
- Shares of Marksans were trading 8.99 per cent up at Rs 52.15 apiece on BSE.