India's Drug Regulator Suspends License for Pres Vu Eye Drops to Replace Reading Glasses

Thursday, 12 September 2024, 01:59

Eye drops Pres Vu, meant to replace reading glasses for presbyopia patients, have had their license suspended by India's drug regulator. The DCGI raised concerns over unauthorized promotion and safety issues, leading to the revocation of marketing approval. This decision marks a significant turn for a product that promised to reduce dependency on reading glasses.
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India's Drug Regulator Suspends License for Pres Vu Eye Drops to Replace Reading Glasses

Suspension of Pres Vu Eye Drops

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has suspended the license for Pres Vu eye drops, claiming unauthorized promotion and safety issues. Originally marketed to reduce dependence on reading glasses, this development raises questions about the product's future.

Claims Under Scrutiny

  • Pres Vu was promoted as India’s first eye drop specifically for presbyopia.
  • Entod Pharmaceuticals faced backlash for misleading promotional claims.
  • DCGI emphasized the lack of approval for certain claims regarding the product.

Regulatory Response

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) highlighted the need for approval on claims made about the effectiveness of Pres Vu in treating presbyopia. The regulatory body emphasized that the eye drops were only authorized for specific uses.


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