Kesin Pharma Corporation, a pharmaceutical company focused on innovative Specialty brands and Unit Dose formulations, announced that the FDA approved LIKMEZ (metronidazole) oral suspension, 500 mg/5 mL.
LIKMEZ™ is the first and only FDA-approved ready-to-use oral liquid metronidazole in the U.S. market. LIKMEZ™ is a novel presentation of a mainstay antibiotic drug, reinvented to address common adherence issues. Kesin is the exclusive U.S. commercialization partner for LIKMEZ™ through its collaboration with Saptalis Pharmaceuticals, LLC, the developer and NDA holder of the product.
LIKMEZ™ is a novel proprietary liquid formulation of metronidazole for patients who may struggle with dysphagia, difficulty swallowing, or high taste sensitivities. These potential compliance and persistency obstacles can lead to treatment discontinuation and inefficient treatment outcomes, including rebound infection.
LIKMEZ™ is approved for the treatment of trichomoniasis and anaerobic bacterial infections in adults and amebiasis in adults and pediatric patients. LIKMEZ™ comes in a 200 mL bottle as a strawberry peppermint flavored suspension, with a 24-month shelf life and does not require refrigeration. Metronidazole is carcinogenic in mice and rats, and the most common adverse reactions to metronidazole include nausea, headache, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, epigastric distress, and constipation.
LIKMEZ™ addresses inherent risks associated with crushing tablets for those patients needing a liquid formulation and eliminates the potential inconsistencies associated with extemporaneously compounding metronidazole prescriptions. Additionally, compounding can amplify the pronounced bitter, metallic taste of metronidazole tablets, which can also negatively influence patients’ adherence to therapy.
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