Dr. Reddy’s announces the re-launch of over-the-counter Famotidine Tablets USP, 10 mg and 20 mg, store-brand equivalent of Pepcid AC® in the U.S. Market
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has re-launched OTC Famotidine Tablets USP, 10 mg and 20 mg, in the U.S. market after receiving USFDA approval. These tablets serve as generic equivalents of Pepcid AC®, helping to fill a therapy gap created by the withdrawal of Ranitidine. The Pepcid AC® brand generated approximately $211 million in U.S. sales in the twelve months ending August 2020. Available in various pack sizes, this move expands Dr. Reddy’s OTC Antacid portfolio, catering to customer needs and providing relief from heartburn and acid indigestion.
- Re-launch of OTC Famotidine Tablets expands product portfolio.
- Addresses therapy gap from Ranitidine withdrawal.
- Potential market size of $211 million previously generated by Pepcid AC®.
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HYDERABAD, India & PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (BSE: 500124, NSE: DRREDDY, NYSE: RDY, along with its subsidiaries together referred to as “Dr. Reddy’s”) today announced the re-launch of over-the-counter (OTC) Famotidine Tablets USP, 10 mg and 20 mg, the store-brand equivalents of Original Strength and Maximum Strength Pepcid AC®, in the U.S. market, as approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).
Dr. Reddy’s OTC Famotidine Tablets USP, 10 mg and 20 mg, are acid reducers that prevent and relieve heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by eating or drinking certain food and beverages.
"We are pleased to continue to expand our OTC Antacid portfolio for our customers and consumers,” says Marc Kikuchi, CEO, North America Generics, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. “This launch will help us fulfil an important therapy gap created in Antacids market due to Ranitidine withdrawal.”
The Pepcid AC® brand and generic had U.S. sales of approximately
Dr. Reddy’s OTC Famotidine Tablets USP, 10 mg and 20 mg, are available in multiple pack sizes to allow consumers a variety of purchasing options.
Pepcid AC® is a registered trademark of Johnson & Johnson.
* IRi, Latest 52 weeks ending August 2020
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About Dr. Reddy’s: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (BSE: 500124, NSE: DRREDDY, NYSE: RDY) is an integrated pharmaceutical company, committed to providing affordable and innovative medicines for healthier lives. Through its three businesses - Pharmaceutical Services & Active Ingredients, Global Generics and Proprietary Products – Dr. Reddy’s offers a portfolio of products and services including APIs, custom pharmaceutical services, generics, biosimilars and differentiated formulations. Our major therapeutic areas of focus are gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, diabetology, oncology, pain management and dermatology. Dr. Reddy’s operates in markets across the globe. Our major markets include – USA, India, Russia & CIS countries, and Europe. For more information, log on to: www.drreddys.com
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