Shares of Cadila Healthcare hit a record high on USFDA approval.

The stock jumped as much as 9.9 per cent to a record high.

Zydus Cadila has got final approval from USFDA for Mesalamine delayed-release tablets, 1.2 g.

The product will be manufactured at Moraiya manufacturing facility in India for US market.

Lialda (mesalamine) is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis, a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the digestive tract.

Over 3.4 million shares change hands as of 0419 GMT, thrice the average 30-day trading volume.