Lupin gets USFDA nod for using specialty drug Solosec on adolescents

Drug maker Lupin on Thursday said USFDA has approved the company’s supplemental New Drug Application (NDA) to expand the use of its specialty medication Solosec (secnidazole) in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis (BV) for female patients 12 years of age and older and in the treatment of trichomoniasis for all patients 12 years of age and older.

Bacterial vaginosis is a common vaginal infection and trichomoniasis is the most common non-viral, curable sexually transmitted infection.

The supplemental adolescent approval enhances Solosec's strong position as the first and only single-dose oral prescription antimicrobial agent approved for the treatment of both trichomoniasis and BV.


“The (US)FDA’s approval expands the indication for Solosec to treat adolescents and builds upon our commitment to support women’s health.

"This expansion brings to health care professionals a treatment option for both BV and Trichomoniasis in adolescents which provides a complete course of therapy in a single dose, one which helps to address gaps in care related to adherence5, and may reduce risk factors associated with BV and trichomoniasis, such as other sexually transmitted diseases (STIs),” said Tom Merriam, executive director, Specialty, at Lupin.

“We are optimistic about this new treatment option for both healthcare practitioners and their adolescent patients,” Merriam added.