Bangalore, Aug 19, 2010: Sun Pharma, India, announced that USFDA has granted an approval for an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) to market a generic version of Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended Release tablets.

These generic extended release Venlafaxine tablets are therapeutically equivalent to Osmotica’s Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended Release tablets and include three strengths: 37.5 mg (base), 75 mg (base), 150 mg (base).

Venlafaxine Hydrochloride extended release tablets are indicated for the management of major depressive disorder. The product will reach the market shortly.