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FDA approves Altreno lotion to treat acne. - Ortho Dermatologics/Bausch Health Companies.
Ortho Dermatologics, one of the largest prescription dermatology health care businesses in the world and a division of Bausch Health Companies Inc. has announced that the FDA has approved the New Drug Application for Altreno (tretinoin 0.05%) lotion, indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 9 years of age and older.
Altreno is the first formulation of tretinoin in a lotion, and has been shown to be effective and generally well-tolerated. Altreno is expected to be available during the fourth quarter of 2018.