CollaGenex Announces Agreement to Promote Alcortin and Novacort

CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals announced that it had entered into a Promotion and Cooperation Agreement with Primus Pharmaceuticals under which CollaGenex will promote Alcortin and Novacort to dermatologists in the United States. Alcortin (1 percent iodoquinol and 2 percent hydrocortisone) is a prescription topical antifungal steroid combination. Novacort (2 percent hydrocortisone acetate and 1 percent pramoxine HCl) is a prescription topical steroid and anesthetic. Both products contain a proprietary Biopeptide Aloe Complex which is designed to improve skin penetration and help reduce inflammation.

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