Amneal aims to develop an affordable, complex, high-value product for bacterial ear infections. Credits: goodlux/Shutterstock.com.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals announced that the US Food and Drug Administratbacterial ear infectionsn abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for its ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone otic suspension, a generic drug of Novartis’ Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone), for the treatment of ear infections. An approvFDAANDA allows a sponsor to manufacture and market a safe and effective generic product at a lower cost than the brand-name product it references.Amneal Ciprodex is designed to prevent bacterial DNA replication and the growth of new bacteria via the antibiotic ciprofloxacin. It suppresses inflammation by inhibiting the synthesis of cytokines associated with inflammation. As per its label, the drug is indicated to treat infections caused by susceptible isolates of the designated microorganisms in acute otitis media (AOM) and acute otitis externa (AOE) in patients aged six months and older.
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Amneal is among several companies marketing generics of Novartis’ combination ear drop medication. India-based Dr Reddy’s launched its Ciprodex generic after receiving FDA approval in August 2020.