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Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:20 pm Quote

Allergan to file with FDA for drug to boost eyelash growth

TEL AVIV (MarketWatch) -- Allergan Inc., the Irvine, Calif., producer of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, said that by the end of the third quarter it would file a new-drug application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for bimatoprost, which is designed to stimulate eyelash growth. Allergan's now-completed clinical-trial program showed that the drug, which a person applies directly to the base of the eyelashes, results in significant eyelash growth, Allergan said in a Wednesday statement. Allergan currently expects FDA clearance for bimatoprost in 2009, and it expects sales of more than $500 million a year.

By Robert Daniel | Last update: 1:33 a.m. EDT June 4, 2008 | www.marketwatch.com
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/allergan-file-fda-drug-boost/story.aspx?

Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:27 pm Quote

Allergan cites eyelash-drug fast dramatic effects

NEW YORK, June 4 (Reuters) - The chief executive of Allergan Inc (AGN.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday its experimental drug to promote eyelash growth could be a big seller for women as young as 18 due to "dramatic" results seen for most patients tested in clinical trials.

"In 80 percent of patients the before and after (results) were just dramatic -- lengthening, darkening and thickening" of lashes, David Pyott said in an interview.

Pyott said noticeable results were seen as soon as three weeks for many patients given the medicine, a formulation of the drugmaker's widely used Lumigan treatment for glaucoma. The product, if approved, would be applied like mascara to the eyelids.

Pyott predicted many dermatologists who now administer the company's blockbuster Botox anti-wrinkle drug would recommend the eyelash drug to their patients, and said Allergan's sales force will simultaneously promote both products.

He said women ages 18-60 would be the biggest potential market for the eyelash medicine, a far wider age group than Botox, whose patients typically are in their 30's.

(Reporting by Ransdell Pierson; editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)
http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssHealthcareNews/idUSN0430766920080604

enjoys freebies · Wed Jun 04, 2008 3:21 pm Quote

I really hope that the Marini Lash works well and she's able to kick the butt of the Goliath,Allergan. How anyone can wonder about the role of Allergan in the FDA ploy is beyond me.

enjoys freebies · Thu Jun 05, 2008 1:01 am Quote

Allegran is using the glaucoma medication that has changed peoples eye colour. It's very unsettling and unfair that they're allowed to when Jan Marini had to pull her original one using the same ingredients.

enjoys freebies · Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:17 am Quote

c4ward wrote:

Allegran is using the glaucoma medication that has changed peoples eye colour. It's very unsettling and unfair that they're allowed to when Jan Marini had to pull her original one using the same ingredients.

Not to split hairs and someone please correct me if I'm wrong but Lumigan is the glaucoma medicine. The JM lash contained bimatropost *sp* which is an ingredient in the Lumigan. This is what I don't understand, it's not as if JM took the actual glaucoma med and used it. So I tend to think that this was just a case of a very large pharmaceutical giant throwing it's weight around. They would have kept Jan Marini busy with the lawsuit forever and she'd have been forced to spend a huge amount of money. It could have ruined JM financially whereas Allergan has some very deep pockets. What I find infuriating is how it appears that the FDA is snug in bed with Allergan.

enjoys freebies · Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:21 am Quote

bimatoprost is the drug, lumigan is just the name they use to market it.

similar to how accutane is just 13-cis retinoic acid.

enjoys freebies · Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:26 am Quote

edenfield wrote:

bimatoprost is the drug, lumigan is just the name they use to market it.

similar to how accutane is just 13-cis retinoic acid.

Thanks Edenfield. That was so confusing to me. When I wrote Revitalash in late November/early December I was told it was an ingredient in the actual drug but not the drug itself.

enjoys freebies · Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:28 am Quote

BluesHeart wrote:

edenfield wrote:

bimatoprost is the drug, lumigan is just the name they use to market it.

similar to how accutane is just 13-cis retinoic acid.

Thanks Edenfield. That was so confusing to me. When I wrote Revitalash in late November/early December I was told it was an ingredient in the actual drug but not the drug itself.

well unless there's another drug in lumigan (which all of the prescription sites are not publishing) that was just some corporate hullaballoo from revitalash.

enjoys freebies · Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:14 am Quote

So, JM just did the pre marketing for Allergan Inc. Sick.... Why not just buy Lumigan. It is not that much money. Tell Allergan - forget you. I need a replacement for my Revitalash that I bought a long time ago. It is the old formulation. I am running out. This Allergan stuff will be put in a wonderful package and sell it for a ton of money.

Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:32 am Quote

I agree with all of you. Now, anybody want some JM Age Intervention Eyelash Growth Serum. The old/new stuff really does work, ya know. I've got 3 tubes left.

enjoys freebies · Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:29 am Quote

I agree, Sherry. It is disgusting. What happened to all the health concerns? I'm to the end of my RL as well but I'm going to go with Enormous Lash.

enjoys freebies · Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:36 am Quote

What is enormous lash?

enjoys freebies · Thu Jun 05, 2008 11:48 am Quote

sherryf13500 wrote:

What is enormous lash?

It was previously called Massive Lash. Someone sent me her pictures using RL and then later with Enormous Lash and I was very impressed. She got a little more length but a lot more thickness with the EL.

enjoys freebies · Thu Jun 05, 2008 12:33 pm Quote

Where do you purchase Enormous Lash?

enjoys freebies · Thu Jun 05, 2008 12:42 pm Quote

c4ward wrote:

Where do you purchase Enormous Lash?

C4Ward,
http://www.beautysociety.com/Skincare_EL_QA.php

I've not tried it yet. My RL is lasting forever but I think I'm near the end. The EL is 95.00. Lots cheaper than the other products so I'm going to try it.

enjoys freebies · Thu Jun 05, 2008 1:34 pm Quote

I refuse to support Allergan who was behind the huge financial loss she took,they saw how successful they were and they sicked the FDA on her and now are just selling the same thing...bastards. I will support Jan Marini and buy her new lash product instead.Allergan can stuff their tube of lash growth up where the sun doesnt shine. Bad Grin

enjoys freebies · Thu Jun 05, 2008 1:41 pm Quote

lucyluc wrote:

I refuse to support Allergan who was behind the huge financial loss she took,they saw how successful they were and they sicked the FDA on her and now are just selling the same thing...bastards. I will support Jan Marini and buy her new lash product instead.Allergan can stuff their tube of lash growth up where the sun doesnt shine. Bad Grin

You're right LucyLuc, I probably should buy the Marini as a statement against Allergan. I bet when JM pulled the JM voluntarily the last time she knew she had another product that would work. Good for her! I'm feeling radical today so I wish we could do something against the FDA's apparent role in this.

enjoys freebies · Thu Jun 05, 2008 5:08 pm Quote

lucyluc wrote:

I refuse to support Allergan who was behind the huge financial loss she took,they saw how successful they were and they sicked the FDA on her and now are just selling the same thing...bastards. I will support Jan Marini and buy her new lash product instead.Allergan can stuff their tube of lash growth up where the sun doesnt shine. Bad Grin

But of course, Allergan makes Botox too.

Fri Jun 06, 2008 7:31 pm Quote

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/WO2007143568.html

enjoys freebies · Fri Jun 06, 2008 11:36 pm Quote

thnx for info!!

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