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Ajanta Pharma gets USFDA nod for migraine medicine topiramate extended-release capsules

The approval allows Ajanta Pharma to potentially launch topiramate on or before February 1, 2026. Shares of Ajanta Pharma Ltd ended at Rs 1,730.75, up by Rs 5.85, or 0.34 percent on the BSE.

By Jomy Jos Pullokaran  Aug 30, 2023 7:43:16 PM IST (Published)

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Drug maker Ajanta Pharma Ltd on Wednesday (August 30) said it has received the final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for marketing topiramate extended-release capsules in strengths of 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, and 200 mg.

This approval marks a significant addition to Ajanta Pharma's expanding portfolio and reinforces its commitment to delivering quality generic medications to the market. Topiramate, in its extended-release form, is the generic counterpart of Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc's Trokendi XR. It is used to treat seizures in people with epilepsy and prevent migraine.

Notably, this approval comes as a result of a settlement with the innovator, allowing Ajanta Pharma to potentially launch topiramate on or before February 1, 2026, contingent on specific circumstances.