Prolong use of gastroesophageal reflux medications raises risk of dementia, says studyThe study's findings underscore the potential risks associated with prolonged use of proton pump inhibitors and its potential link to demen...
10 Aug, 2023, 08.31 PM IST
Marksans Pharma gets final USFDA nod for generic version of Famotidine tabletsMarksans Pharma Ltd on Friday said it has received final approval from the US health regulator for its generic version of Famotidine tablet...
10 Mar, 2023, 01.34 PM IST
Anti-diabetes drugs and patented antivirals to get cheaper, NLEM notifiedFor the first time, patented drugs like anti-TB bedaquiline and delamanid, anti-HIV Dolutegravir and anti-hepatitis C daclatasvir are also ...
12 Nov, 2022, 09.02 PM IST
European shares eke out gains at open as healthcare stocks reboundSanofi rose 1.6% and GSK added 3.0% after a heavy selloff in the previous session on growing worries about U.S. litigation focused on a hea...
12 Aug, 2022, 02.31 PM IST
Dr Reddy's recalls 1,752 bottles of heartburn drug in the USThe ongoing Class III recall is on account of "Discolouration" and because the product contains brown pellets, USFDA said. As per the US he...
10 May, 2020, 01.10 PM IST
Dr Reddy's launches heartburn drug in US marketDr Reddy's Laboratories said the combined market of Prilosec OTC and private label omeprazole OTC products had US retail sales of around $4...
11 Dec, 2018, 12.30 PM IST
Aurobindo Pharma gets USFDA nod for heartburn drugAurobindo Pharma said it "has received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to manufacture Esomeprazole Magnesiu...
17 Oct, 2017, 12.56 PM IST
Do you pop digestive pills often? Watch out, that's a life hazard!Always consult a doctor before popping any pills for acidity.
04 Jul, 2017, 06.24 PM IST
Suffering from heartburn? Popping drugs may lead to 'silent' kidney damageA new study shows that people regularly taking drugs for heartburn may experience long-term damage.
23 Feb, 2017, 10.56 AM IST
Heart attack & heartburn are not the same thing, here's how you can differentiateHeartburn and heart attacks have striking similarities in symptoms, but have absolutely nothing in common in medical terms.
06 Nov, 2016, 02.15 PM IST
Common antacid may treat tuberculosis: StudyTuberculosis continues to be a global pandemic, second only to AIDS as the greatest single-agent killer in the world.
08 Jul, 2015, 04.01 PM IST
Ranbaxy forfeits 180 days exclusivity for generic NexiumRanbaxy said USFDA has determined that it has forfeited its 180-day exclusivity to sell generic version of digestive disorder medicine Nexi...
28 Jan, 2015, 04.22 AM IST
Ranbaxy slips nearly 5% as US pulls approval for AstraZeneca and Roche drugsThe FDA has stripped Ranbaxy of tentative approval and six-month exclusivity for a copy of Roche Holding AG's antiviral Valcyte, a fresh bl...
07 Nov, 2014, 11.10 AM IST
- Ranbaxy refusing legal costs: US Drugstore chain Rite Aid
A retailer of Ranbaxy drugs in US has filed a complaint alleging that Ranbaxy has refused to cover legal costs and losses the retailer has ...
18 Jul, 2011, 05.05 AM IST
- Dr Reddy's Labs gets USFDA nod for Omeprazole Mg OTC
Drug manufacturer Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Wednesday said it has received US regulatory approval for anti-heartburn capsules.
10 Jun, 2009, 10.46 AM IST
- Ranbaxy receives USFDA approval for esomeprazole capsules
Ranbaxy Laboratories has received tentative approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release ca...
07 Feb, 2008, 12.28 PM IST
- Kids pop heartburn drugs
The number of young children on prescription drugs for heartburn and other digestive problems jumped about 56% in recent years.
05 Oct, 2007, 05.41 AM IST