Valeant Pharmaceuticals Unveils Diastat AcuDial
COSTA MESA, Calif., September 19, 2005 -- Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (NYSE:VRX) today announced the approval of Diastat AcuDial (diazepam rectal gel) -- the only FDA approved at-home treatment for the safe and immediate management of emergency seizures. Diastat AcuDial is an exclusive...

FDA's Advisory for Users of Diastat AcuDial Delivery Systems
...is advising patients with epilepsy and their care givers of a potential hazard caused by cracks in the applicator tips of Diastat AcuDial (diazepam rectal gel) delivery systems. These cracks can result in the leakage of gel during its application, which results in the patient not getting enough...

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