Beijing Foyou Pharma (SHA:601089) received approval from China's drug administrator for the marketing application of its pinaverium bromide active pharmaceutical ingredient.
The approval is valid until January 2031, according to a Thursday filing with the Shanghai bourse.
Pinaverium bromide is used for the symptomatic treatment of pain related to intestinal and biliary functional disorders.
Shares of the pharmaceutical company closed 4% higher Thursday.