US OTC Switch Drought Ends: FDA Approves GSK Arthritis Gel, Alcon Allergy Eye Drops
Executive Summary
FDA approved sNDAs from GlaxoSmithKline for diclofenac-containing Voltaren Arthritis Pain for the temporary relief of arthritis pain and from Alcon for Pataday olopatadine drops at 0.2% concentration for once-daily use temporary relief of itchy eyes due to pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair or dander and 0.1% for twice-daily use for the same indications plus redness relief.
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