Drug Approval

Zydus receives USFDA approval for cevimeline hydrochloride capsules

Cevimeline Hydrochloride Capsules 30mg are indicated for the symptomatic treatment of dry mouth (xerostomia) associated with Sjögren’s syndrome.

  • By IPP Bureau | March 14, 2026

Zydus Lifesciences Limited has received final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Cevimeline Hydrochloride Capsules 30 mg, (USRLD: Evoxac Capsules, 30 mg).

Cevimeline Hydrochloride Capsules 30mg are indicated for the symptomatic treatment of dry mouth (xerostomia) associated with Sjögren’s syndrome. Cevimeline is a muscarinic receptor agonist that stimulates salivary secretion. Cevimeline hydrochloride 30 mg capsules will be produced at the Group’s manufacturing facility at SEZ-II, Ahmedabad.

Cevimeline Hydrochloride Capsules 30mg had annual sales of USD 26.9 mn. (IQVIA MAT Jan-26).

The group now has 436 approvals and has so far filed 505* ANDAs since the commencement of the filing process in FY 2003-04. (*As on 31-Dec-2025)

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