News for 'Food and Drugs Administration'

Cloud over US FDA inspection

Cloud over US FDA inspection

Rediff.com19 Jul 2008

Two US Congress members have expressed doubts over the quality of inspections conducted by the US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) on Indian drug manufacturing facilities.

Cadila gets tentative FDA nod

Cadila gets tentative FDA nod

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

Cadila Healthcare Ltd has received tentative approval from the USFDA to market Pravastatin Sodium Tablets in the US market.

Over 1 million new COVID-19 cases reported in US

Over 1 million new COVID-19 cases reported in US

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The US health authorities registered more than three times as many new cases as in any previous wave of the coronavirus.

Ranbaxy gets USFDA approval for carvedilol tablets

Ranbaxy gets USFDA approval for carvedilol tablets

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

Pharmaceutical giant Ranbaxy on Monday said that it has received tentative approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market carvedilol tablets for treatment of cardiac disorders including hypertension.\n\n\n\n

Now, easy to buy Viagra in China

Now, easy to buy Viagra in China

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

The popular anti-impotence drug will be available in about 2,000 drugstores in major cities.

Breast milk compound could fight cancer

Breast milk compound could fight cancer

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

A slight variation of lactoferrin, known as talactoferrin alfa, helps fight lung cancer, according to research by Dr Atul Varadhachary, president and chief operating officer of the Houston-based Agennix.

Ranbaxy gets USFDA nod for Atenolol tabs

Ranbaxy gets USFDA nod for Atenolol tabs

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc said on Tuesday it has received US Food and Drug Administration's approval for manufacturing and marketing cardiovascular drug -- Atenolol tablets in the US.

Taro faces ban on products in US market

Taro faces ban on products in US market

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

If Taro fails to address the issues raised by the US Food and Drug Administration, it may face ban on many of its products in the US market, made from the facility at Ontorio, Canada. If Taro fails to address the issues raised by the US Food and Drug Administration, it may face ban on many of its products in the US market, made from the facility at Ontorio, Canada. If Taro fails to address the issues raised by the US FDA, it may face ban on many of its products.

Meet India's 10 new dollar billionaires

Meet India's 10 new dollar billionaires

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

The number of dollar billionaires in India has risen to 55 this year from 46 last year.

Lupin pills hit legal wall in United States

Lupin pills hit legal wall in United States

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

Teva Women's Health filed a suit this week in the US District Court for New Jersey, claiming that Lupin had filed an abbreviated new drug application with the US Food and Drug Administration, which infringes the patents of Seasonale, its oral contraceptive that limits the number of menstrual periods women have in a year.

Dr Reddy's files for generic Allegra in US

Dr Reddy's files for generic Allegra in US

Rediff.com26 Mar 2003

Indian drugmaker Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd said on Wednesday it has filed with the US Food and Drug Administration to market a generic version of Aventis Pharmaceuticals' anti-allergy drug Allegra.

JB Chem files 1st ANDA, US FDA

JB Chem files 1st ANDA, US FDA

Rediff.com16 Jan 2003

JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Thursday announced the filing of its first Abbreviated New Drug Application with the United States Food and Drug Administration.

It's a tough road ahead for pharma companies

It's a tough road ahead for pharma companies

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Post Ranbaxy episode, domestic pharma companies may face frequent inspections and deeper scrutiny.

Wockhardt staring at a crisis?

Wockhardt staring at a crisis?

Rediff.com25 May 2013

Wockhardt might be headed for another crisis, as it has come under the scanner of US health regulator.

Where to buy medicines during Mumbai's chemists strike

Where to buy medicines during Mumbai's chemists strike

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

The Maharashtra State Chemists and Druggists Association has called for a three-day token strike from October 16-18, to protest alleged harassment by the Food and Drugs Administration officials.

Indian drug cos to benefit as US expedites generic clearances

Indian drug cos to benefit as US expedites generic clearances

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Even smaller companies like Torrent Pharma and Alembic file five to 10 ANDAs every year.

Why Nestle is willing to engage with food regulator constructively

Why Nestle is willing to engage with food regulator constructively

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

The high court had given the company six weeks for retesting.

Ajit Pawar and men win big, Shinde and Co lose out in Maharashtra portfolios

Ajit Pawar and men win big, Shinde and Co lose out in Maharashtra portfolios

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar was given the finance and planning portfolio on Friday, nearly two weeks after he broke away from the original party and took oath as Maharashtra's deputy chief minister.

Ranbaxy gets US nod for Ofloxacin

Ranbaxy gets US nod for Ofloxacin

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

Indian drug major Ranbaxy Laboratories has got the US Food and Drug Administration nod for the manufacture and sale of Ofloxacin tablets.

Ranbaxy gets FDA nod for Loratidine

Ranbaxy gets FDA nod for Loratidine

Rediff.com21 Aug 2003

Ranbaxy Laboratories on Thursday said it had received Abbreviated New Drug Application approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market Loratidine

As drug firms squirm, authorities look abroad for cure

As drug firms squirm, authorities look abroad for cure

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

DCGI, health ministry initiate dialogues with foreign regulators, try to understand global best practices

US FDA tightens screws on sale of diet supplements

US FDA tightens screws on sale of diet supplements

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

The US Food and Drug Administration has tightened rules for selling dietary supplements in the US market, making compliance with current good manufacturing practices mandatory for manufacturers.

Wockhardt gets FDA nod to market painkillers in US

Wockhardt gets FDA nod to market painkillers in US

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Wockhardt Ltd said on Tuesday it has got US Food and Drug Administration's approval to market painkiller tablets containing a combination of Dextropropoxyphene napsylate and Acetaminophen in the US market.

Aventis sues Dr Reddy's

Aventis sues Dr Reddy's

Rediff.com27 Mar 2003

Ranbaxy gets USFDA nod for Dispermox

Ranbaxy gets USFDA nod for Dispermox

Rediff.com14 Aug 2003

Ranbaxy Laboratories, in a release issued to the BSE on Thursday, said the US Food and Drug Administration has granted the company permission to market DisperMox (amoxicillin tablets for oral suspension - 200mg and 400mg).\n\n

J&J seeks permission for trial of 1-shot Covid vaccine in India

J&J seeks permission for trial of 1-shot Covid vaccine in India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The US Food and Drug Administration had in February approved Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine that works with just one dose for emergency use.

US sees red over sindoor

US sees red over sindoor

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Indian women may consider it sacred to adorn 'Sindoor' (vermilion) on their foreheads, but the United States government has warned against using a particular brand of this toxic 'red powder' due to high lead content.

Ranbaxy gets US nod for Glimepiride

Ranbaxy gets US nod for Glimepiride

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd on Friday said it has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market multiple dosages of anti-diabetes drug Glimepiride tablets.

NRI's energy drink under scanner for 13 deaths in US

NRI's energy drink under scanner for 13 deaths in US

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

A popular energy drink, produced by a company founded by an Indian-American billionaire, has come under the scanner in the United States after reports of 13 deaths possibly linked to the energy shots.

Singapore could be possible site for Ranbaxy arbitration

Singapore could be possible site for Ranbaxy arbitration

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

The 2008 deal agreement contains provisions of arbitration to be held in that country.

Wockhardt to launch new antibiotic in US next week

Wockhardt to launch new antibiotic in US next week

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

The company has already received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration for marketing clarithromycin tablets.

Malvinder Singh on Ranbaxy's setback

Malvinder Singh on Ranbaxy's setback

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

All medicines that have USFDA approvals continue to be produced in the Poanta Sahib facility. The USFDA has not given any approval for new drugs as they have some concerns. We are addressing them, Malvinder Singh said.

Ranbaxy gets FDA nod for Fluconazole tablets

Ranbaxy gets FDA nod for Fluconazole tablets

Rediff.com6 May 2003

Ranbaxy Laboratories has received tentative approval form the Food & Drug Administration USA for manufacturing and marketing Fluconazole tablets

Duty-free shops outside food safety ambit: FSSAI

Duty-free shops outside food safety ambit: FSSAI

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Business of retail, food and beverages at duty-free shops in India was estimated to have a potential of $3.5 billion by 2021.

Maharashtra caps mask prices, N-95 to cost max Rs 49

Maharashtra caps mask prices, N-95 to cost max Rs 49

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

The Maharashtra government has capped the prices of N-95, double and triple layer masks for suppliers and private hospitals in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, state health minister Rajesh Tope has said.

Dr Reddy's files with US FDA for generic Zofran

Dr Reddy's files with US FDA for generic Zofran

Rediff.com8 May 2003

Indian drugmaker Dr Reddy's Laboratories said on Thursday it had filed an application with the US Food and Drug Administration to market a generic form of GlaxoSmithKline's anti-nausea drug Zofran.\n\n