Lupin launches generic influenza treatment capsules in the US

New Delhi: Drug firm Lupin said it has launched in the US market its generic Oseltamivir Phosphate capsules, used for the treatment of influenza.

The company said in a BSE filing that it has launched the new tablets after receiving approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).

The capsules, in the strengths of 30 mg, 45 mg, and 75 mg, are generic versions of Hoffman-La Roche Inc's Tamiflu capsules in the same strengths, it added.

The product is "indicated for the treatment of acute, uncomplicated influenza A and B in patients two weeks of age and older who have been symptomatic for no more than 48 hours, and prophylaxis of influenza A and B in patients one year and older", Lupin said.

The capsules had annual sales of about USD 518 million in the US as per IQVIA MAT December 201 data, it added.