Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd has launched Cefixime for Oral Suspension, a therapeutic equivalent generic version of Suprax (cefixime) for Oral Suspension, in the US market.

The Suprax brand and generic had US sales of approximately $50.5 million for the most recent 12 months ended in June 2017, according to IMS Health.

Dr Reddy’s Cefixime for Oral Suspension, USP is available in strengths of 100 mg/5mL and 200 mg/5mL after reconstitution. The 100 mg/5 mL strength is available in 50 mL bottles. The 200 mg/5 mL strength is available in 75 mL and 50 mL bottles.

Suprax is a registered trademark of Astellas Pharma Inc, according to a company release.