Bausch + Lomb Announces U.S. FDA Filing Acceptance For Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Gel, 0.38%

LAVAL, Quebec /PRNewswire/ -- – Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health company and wholly owned subsidiary of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE/TSX: VRX), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the New Drug Application (NDA) for its sub-micron loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic gel, 0.38% with a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date of February 25, 2019. If approved, the product would be the lowest concentrated loteprednol ophthalmic corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of post-operative inflammation and pain following ocular surgery.  

"The sub-micron loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic gel, 0.38% will offer eye care professionals and their patients a lower concentration formulation with less frequent dosing compared to currently available formulations of loteprednol," said Tracy Valorie, senior vice president, U.S. Pharmaceuticals and Surgical, Bausch + Lomb. "We are committed to developing innovative ophthalmic treatment options to help serve the needs of patients and look forward to bringing this new product to market."

This investigative product utilizes a novel submicron particle to help increase ocular penetration and residence time in anterior segment tissues.

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