Ivax Sees Final Approval for Generic Biaxin Filmtabs

The FDA has approved Ivax's abbreviated new drug application for clarithromycin tablets USP in 250-mg and 500-mg doses.

Clarithromycin is the generic version of Abbott's Biaxin filmtabs, an antibiotic used to treat mild-to-moderate infections. U.S. sales for clarithromycin tablets in 250-mg and 500-mg doses totaled $196.9 million for the 12 months ending March 2005, according to IMS Health data.