Granules India receives approval from Health Canada for arthritis drug

Granules India receives approval from Health Canada for arthritis drug

By: IPP Bureau

Last updated : August 30, 2021 11:37 am



Acetaminophen extended-release tablets 650 mg is bioequivalent of the reference listed drug Tylenol


Granules India announced receiving marketing approval from Health Canada for Acetaminophen extended-release tablets OTC, 650mg for the treatment of arthritis pain. The product manufactured by Granules is bioequivalent to the reference listed drug, Tylenol Extended-Release 650 tablets.

Priyanka Chigurupati, Executive Director of Granules USA, Inc. & Granules Pharmaceuticals, Inc. said, “We received the approval within eight months of filing. This is a step towards the global expansion of our core molecules. The approval of Acetaminophen Extended-Release Tablets OTC, 650mg, a complex Bi-layer Extended Released based formulation, is a good addition to our portfolio. We will be launching the product in the Canada market soon.”

The drug will be manufactured at the Granules manufacturing facility located in Gagillapur, Hyderabad. Granules now have a total of 2 ANDS approvals from Health Canada. 

Granules India Priyanka Chigurupati

First Published : August 30, 2021 12:00 am