Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Fund Company Profile

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products, and medical devices worldwide. The company offers Xifaxan for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea; Wellbutrin XL for major depressive disorder in adults; Solodyn to treat red and pus-filled pimples of acne in patients, as well as Ziana, Clindagel, Acanya, Atralin, Retin- A Micro, and ONEXTON gel; Glumetza to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus; PROVENGE for the treatment of prostate cancer; and Jublia for onychomycosis of the toenails. It also provides Nitropress for the immediate reduction of blood pressure of patients in hypertensive crises; Isuprel for heart related treatments; Xenazine for chorea; Uceris to get ulcerative colitis under control; Lotemax gel for post-operative inflammation and pain; Arestin, a subgingival sustained-release antibiotic; PreserVision, an antioxidant eye vitamin and mineral supplement; CeraVe to rebuild and repair the skin barrier; Biotrue for healthy contact lens wear; and ReNu Multiplus to lubricate and rewet soft contact lenses. In addition, the company offers Ocuvite, a lutein eye vitamin and mineral supplement; Boston, a cleansing solution for gas permeable contact lenses; Artelac to treat dry eyes; various ophthalmic surgical products; SofLens daily disposable contact lenses; Biotrue ONEday lens; Bausch + Lomb Ultra, a contact lens PureVision, a contact lens; and medical device systems for aesthetic applications. Further, it provides Tobramycin and Dexamethasone ophthalmic suspension for steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions; Metronidazole to treat bacterial infections; and Latanoprost for the treatment of glaucoma. Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Laval, Canada.