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FDA approves generic Alzheimer's disease drug
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic drug for treating Alzheimer's disease, FDA records showed.
The agency announced the approval of Alvogen's donepezil hydrochloride, a generic version of Aricept, made by Pfizer and Eisai. The generic drug was approved in the 5 mg and 10 mg strengths.
More than 20 other companies also make generic versions of Aricept. The drug is used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's, as well as severe forms of the disease.
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Sylk USA launches personal lubricant targeting women
PHOENIX — Sylk USA on Tuesday introduced its new Sylk personal lubricant, a water-based lubricant made from New Zealand kiwi vine extract. The intimacy health product is being marketed as both gentle on the planet and gentle on a woman's sensitive vaginal environment with a neutral pH balance.
Additionally, since it's water-based, it can be safely used with latex condoms, the company noted.