Lupin launches Zileuton extended-release tablets

August 11, 2020 | Tuesday | News

Zileuton extended-release tablets are the generic equivalent of Zyflo CR® Extended-Release Tablets, of Chiesi USA, Inc.

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Mumbai based Lupin Limited (Lupin) has announced the launch of Zileuton Extended-Release Tablets, 600 mg, having received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) earlier. The product would be manufactured at Lupin’s Nagpur facility, India.

Zileuton extended-release tablets, 600 mg, is the generic equivalent of Zyflo CR® Extended-Release Tablets, 600 mg, of Chiesi USA, Inc. and is indicated for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and children 12 years of age and older.

Zileuton Extended-Release Tablets (RLD: Zyflo CR®) had an annual sale of approximately USD 40 million in the U.S.