Does Druzol have a generic? Generic version of Durezol by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd launches in US
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (along with its subsidiaries, together referred to as “Dr. Reddy’s”), today announced the launch of Dr. Reddy’s Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.05%, a therapeutic generic equivalent to Durezol (Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.05%) in the U.S. market, following the approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).
The Durezol® brand and generic had U.S. sales of approximately $40 million MAT for the most recent twelve months ending in Nov 2022 according to IQVIA.
Dr. Reddy’s Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.05% is available in 5 ml bottles in case packs of 24.
What is Difluprednate ophthalmic emulsion?
It is a a strong topical steroid, for the treatment of postoperative ocular inflammation and pain – the first steroid to be indicated for pain associated with ocular surgery.
DIFLUPREDNATE OPHTHALMIC EMULSION indications
Reference: Press release
What is Druzol used for?
Durezol is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Ocular Inflammation, Pain and Uveitis (inflammation that affects the front part of the eye). Durezol may be used alone or with other medications. Durezol belongs to a class of drugs called Corticosteroids, Ophthalmic.
