Introduction:
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products, and medical devices worldwide. The company offers Xifaxan for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea; Wellbutrin XL for major depressive disorder in adults; Solodyn to treat red and pus-filled pimples of acne in patients, as well as Ziana, Clindagel, Acanya, Atralin, Retin- A Micro, and ONEXTON gel; Glumetza to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus; PROVENGE for the treatment of prostate cancer; and Jublia for onychomycosis of the toenails. It also provides Nitropress for the immediate reduction of blood pressure of patients in hypertensive crises; Isuprel for heart related treatments; Xenazine for chorea; Uceris to get ulcerative colitis under control; Lotemax gel for post-operative inflammation and pain; Arestin, a subgingival sustained-release antibiotic; PreserVision, an antioxidant eye vitamin and mineral supplement; CeraVe to rebuild and repair the skin barrier; Biotrue for healthy contact lens wear; and ReNu Multiplus to lubricate and rewet soft contact lenses. In addition, the company offers Ocuvite, a lutein eye vitamin and mineral supplement; Boston, a cleansing solution for gas permeable contact lenses; Artelac to treat dry eyes; various ophthalmic surgical products; SofLens daily disposable contact lenses; Biotrue ONEday lens; Bausch + Lomb Ultra, a contact lens PureVision, a contact lens; and medical device systems for aesthetic applications. Further, it provides Tobramycin and Dexamethasone ophthalmic suspension for steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions; Metronidazole to treat bacterial infections; and Latanoprost for the treatment of glaucoma. The company was formerly known as Biovail Corporation and changed its name to Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. in September, 2010. The company was founded in 1983 and is based in Laval, Canada.