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Drug Makers Discontinue Sales of Alesion Dry Syrup, Generic Versions

October 3, 2023
Nippon Boehringer Ingelheim’s allergy treatment Alesion Dry Syrup 1% (epinastine) and its generic versions by Sawai Pharmaceutical, Towa Pharmaceutical, and Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical will no longer be marketed, the four companies announced on their websites on October 2. The drug makers…

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