SIFI and NovaMedica link up to market eye care products in Russia

Italian developer of innovative eye care solutions SIFI SpA Russian pharmaceutical company NovaMedica have entered into an exclusive commercial agreement for NovaMedica to market eight products developed and licensed by SIFI for the treatment of a wide range of ophthalmic pathologies in Russia and the CIS. Financial terms of the collaboration were not disclosed.

The products include prescription drugs to treat patients undergoing ocular interventions or suffering from infections or inflammatory diseases of the eye. In particular, the portfolio includes two artificial tear formulations, Eyestil and Lacrisifi, developed to treat dry eye conditions resulting from altered or reduced tear production.

Additionally, Colbiocin, Nettavisc and Nettacin offer three antibiotic options, available in multiple dosage forms, for the treatment of external eye infections. Prenacid is a water-soluble corticosteroid indicated for treatment of inflammations, including post-surgical inflammations, and allergies. Octilia is an eye drop solution indicated for treatment of irritations, reddening, ocular congestion and pruritus due to allergic, chemical or physical causes. Lastly, Mirtilene Forte is a retinotrophic with a vasoprotective action helpful in cases of capillary fragility or vascular alterations due to diabetic retinopathy.