Allergies

Alcon's PATANASE(R) Nasal Spray Approved by FDA for Treatment of Nasal Allergy Symptoms

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, May 4th, 2008

Alcon, Inc. (NYSE:ACL) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved PATANASE(R) (olopatadine hydrochloride) nasal spray for the relief of the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients 12 years of age and older. PATANASE(R) nasal spray, an extension to Alcon's market-leading ocular allergy product line, will be available in May of this year.

"We look forward to providing doctors the opportunity to prescribe PATANASE(R) to their patients who need and want a fast-acting nasal spray that quickly relieves symptoms," said Kevin Buehler, Alcon's senior vice president, global markets and chief marketing officer. "We are excited to enter the...

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