Perrigo says FDA clears generic version of medicated shampoo Loprox
By APThursday, February 18, 2010
Perrigo gets approval for generic Loprox shampoo
ALLEGAN, Mich. — Perrigo Co. said Thursday it received marketing approval for a generic version of a medicated shampoo.
Perrigo gained Food and Drug Administration approval for its ciclopirox shampoo. The shampoo is a generic version of Loprox, which is used to treat seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. Perrigo said annual sales of the brand name version total about $26 million.
Seborrheic dermatitis is a condition that causes the skin to become scaly or flaky. It most often affects the scalp but can occur anywhere on the body.
In morning trading, Perrigo shares added 24 cents to $48.36.
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