Marksans Pharma Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marksans Pharma (NSE:MARKSANS, BOM:524404), has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) for its Omeprazole Delayed-Release Tablets, 20 mg, according to a Friday filing to the Indian stock exchanges.
The product is bioequivalent to AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals' reference-listed drug, Prilosec Delayed-Release Tablets.
Omeprazole is used to treat heartburn and other conditions caused by excessive acid in the stomach.