Dr. Reddy’s announces the launch of over-the-counter, store-brand equivalent of Allegra-D® 12 HR Allergy and Congestion Extended-Release Tablets (fexofenadine HCl 60 mg and pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg) in the U.S. Market

HYDERABAD, India & PRINCETON, N.J.--()--Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (BSE: 500124, NSE: DRREDDY, NYSE: RDY, along with its subsidiaries together referred to as “Dr. Reddy’s”) today announced the launch of Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg and Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg Extended-Release Tablets, USP, an over-the-counter (OTC) store-brand equivalent of Allegra-D® 12 HR Allergy and Congestion Extended-Release Tablets, in the United States market, as approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).

Dr. Reddy’s OTC Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg and Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg Extended-Release Tablets, USP, are used:

  • For temporary relief of symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies that include runny nose; sneezing; itchy, watery eyes; itching of the nose or throat
  • For temporary relief of nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
  • To reduce swelling of nasal passages
  • For temporary relief of sinus congestion and pressure
  • To temporarily restore freer breathing through the nose

"We are pleased to be expanding our pseudoephedrine-based product offering in time for the cough, cold and allergy season,” says Milan Kalawadia, Senior Vice President and Head of US OTC and Specialty Rx Divisions, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. “We look forward to collaborating with our customers to provide high-quality, affordable alternatives to consumers.”

The Allegra-D® 12 HR Allergy and Congestion Extended-Release Tablets brand and generic had U.S. sales of approximately $44 million MAT for the most recent twelve months ending in May 2019 according to IRi *.

Dr. Reddy’s OTC Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg and Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg Extended-Release Tablets, USP are available in 20- and 30-count sizes.

Allegra-D® 12 HR is a trademark of Aventisub II Inc.
* IRi, Latest 52 weeks ending May 2019

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About Dr. Reddy’s: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (BSE: 500124, NSE: DRREDDY, NYSE: RDY) is an integrated pharmaceutical company, committed to providing affordable and innovative medicines for healthier lives. Through its three businesses - Pharmaceutical Services & Active Ingredients, Global Generics and Proprietary Products – Dr. Reddy’s offers a portfolio of products and services including APIs, custom pharmaceutical services, generics, biosimilars and differentiated formulations. Our major therapeutic areas of focus are gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, diabetology, oncology, pain management and dermatology. Dr. Reddy’s operates in markets across the globe. Our major markets include – USA, India, Russia & CIS countries, and Europe. For more information, log on to: www.drreddys.com

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Contacts

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Contacts

INVESTOR RELATIONS
AMIT AGARWAL
amita@drreddys.com
(PH: +91-40-49002135)

MEDIA RELATIONS
MITALI SARKAR
mitali.sarkar@drreddys.com
(PH: +91-40-49002121)