Shingles is caused by a reactivation of the dormant chickenpox varicella-zoster virus. In Singapore, over 90% adults aged over 50 years old carry the viral infection. Older people are also said to be at higher risk of developing shingles. Anti-viral medications like Amenalief are the main treatment for shingles, says Hyphens Pharma.
Hyphens Pharma International’s subsidiary, Hyphens Pharma, has entered into an exclusive license, development and commercialisation agreement with Maruho. The agreement is for the exclusive rights to register and commercialise Amenalief Tab 200mg tablets in the 10 Asean countries.
The medication is for the treatment of herpes zoster, which is also known as shingles. It can also treat recurrent herpes simplex.
