Allergan Inc. producer of the specialty cosmetic product Botox has said that it would file a new-drug application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for bimatoprost, which is designed to stimulate eyelash growth.
The company will file a New Drug Application by end of the third quarter of 2008 with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for bimatoprost as a treatment to stimulate eyelash growth. Allergan has completed its clinical trial program demonstrating that its patented formulation of bimatoprost, when applied directly to the base of the eyelashes, results in significant eyelash growth.
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If approved by the FDA for eyelash growth, the company estimates global peak sales of bimatoprost for this indication could exceed $500 million per year. Allergan has exclusive U.S. and foreign patents on the use of bimatoprost and other prostaglandins and prostaglandin analogs as a treatment to stimulate natural eyelash growth.
Marini’s “Age Intervention Eyelash”
Meanwhile, Marini has come up with a new product which is being advertised as a “non-prostaglandin” that gives users the “eyelashes of your dreams.” The “Age Intervention Eyelash” retails at $160. Go get it!
Shilpa Nangali
Jun 10, 2008 @ 09:40:00
I heard that this drug can cause conjunctival hyperemia and ocular pruritus…these are dangerous side effects?plz let us know
Guruvardhan
Jun 10, 2008 @ 10:33:00
Yes Shilpa, what you have pointed out is true. In clinical trials of this drug it has been found that the most frequent adverse effects are conjunctival hyperemia and ocular pruritus.In simple words conjuctival hyperemia means – Red eye or enlarged blood vessels in the eyes and ocular pruritus refers to itching in the eye. Apart from these it has been reported that the drug also causes increase in pigmentation of the eyelid. But the pigmentation changes are usually reversible upon discontinuation of treatment.But these effects occur when the drug is used as an eye-drop to treat Glaucoma, whereas in case of eyelash enhancement, the drug would be applied on the eyelashes using an applicator which must decrease the side effects to a certain extent.Well look out for my next article which would be on cosmetic treatments for the eyes followed in the ancient times.Cheers 🙂
Shilpa C Nangali
Jun 10, 2008 @ 10:43:00
Thanks for providing those details, Guru. Well, as always, I will be waiting for your next article on cosmetic treatments for the eyes followed in the ancient times…sounds very interesting! I wish that your next article will increase the number of female readers ;-)What say?!
Guruvardhan
Jun 10, 2008 @ 10:47:00
yup… looking forward to provide our female readers with some interesting and practical tips on beauty…. 🙂