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Article: Eisai Introduces Rx-to-OTC Switch Product for Allergy-related Rhinitis and Skin Problems
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- JCNN News Summaries - Japan Corporate News Network
- Article date:
- October 31, 2006
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Tokyo, Oct 31, 2006 - (JCN) - Eisai has introduced a Rx-to-OTC
switch product for allergic-related rhinitis and skin problems,
available from November 1.
The product, 'Higuard', is the first Rx-to-OTC switch product of
azelastine hydrochloride, an anti-allergy compound originally
approved for prescription use. It is also effective in alleviating
allergyc symptoms including rhinitis caused by pollens or house dusts
and skin problems such as utricaria and eczema.
The active ingredient of Higuard azelastine hydrochloride exhibits
anti-allergic effects by inhibiting and releasing leukotriens and
histamine ...