APRISO? Granted FDA Marketing Approval For Maintenance Of Remission Of Ulcerative Colitis
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (NASDAQ:SLXP) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing approval for APRISO? (mesalamine) extended-release capsules 0.375 g. APRISO is a locally-acting aminosalicylate indicated for the maintenance of remission of ulcerative colitis (UC) in adults. APRISO is the first and only mesalamine product approved by the FDA for once-a-day dosing for the maintenance of remission of ulcerative colitis.
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Filed under: GastroIntestinal / Gastroentorology on November 4th, 2008