MONTREAL, CANADA, August 5, 2014 - Paladin Labs Inc., a subsidiary of Endo International plc   (NASDAQ: ENDP) (TSX: ENL), announced today the launch of Travelan®, a unique over-the-counter product to help reduce the risk of travellers’ diarrhea.

 

Travelan® is clinically proven to provide protection against the main cause of travellers’ diarrhea in 90% of consumers who use it¹. Travelan® is a convenient option for all those travelling to at-risk regions such as Central and South America, Mexico, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. It does not require a prescription, and is not associated with any significant side effects.

 

It is estimated that there are over 5 million trips made by Canadians to at-risk regions every year². One-in-three Canadian vacationers have experienced, or have travelled with someone who has experienced, travellers' diarrhea³. Sources of Enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli (ETEC) bacteria, which cause the majority of cases of travellers' diarrhea⁴, can include poorly cooked meat, contaminated raw vegetables or unpasteurized dairy products. Given that no food group can be regarded as "safe"⁴, research demonstrates that three-quarters of Canadians have indicated that they would take a preventive for travellers’ diarrhea³.

 

"We are pleased to announce the launch of Travelan® in Canada," said Mark Beaudet, President of Paladin Labs Inc. "This option responds to the clear market need for a clinically proven, accessible option to help reduce the risk of travellers’ diarrhea."

 

Paladin obtained the exclusive rights to market and sell Travelan^® in Canada, Latin America (including Brazil and Mexico) and Sub-Saharan Africa (including South Africa) from Immuron Ltd (ASX:IMC) in November 2011.

 

About Travelan^®

Travelan^® is a natural product which is specifically designed to reduce the risk of infection by ETEC, the most common cause of travellers' diarrhea. In clinical trials, Travelan^® showed efficacy of up to 90% in protecting against infection with the type of E.Coli that causes travellers' diarrhea. In addition, trials showed a significant reduction in abdominal cramps and stomach pain compared to those who did not receive Travelan^®. There were no reported treatment-related side effects in the clinical trials.

For more information, please visit www.travelancanada.ca

Suggested retail price: $29.99-39.99 (pack of 30 tablets).

Available on pharmacy shelves.

 

 

 

About Paladin Labs Inc.

Paladin Labs Inc., headquartered in Montreal, Canada, is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on acquiring or in-licensing innovative pharmaceutical products for the Canadian market. Paladin has a focused marketing and sales organization that has helped it evolve into one of Canada’s leading specialty pharmaceutical companies. Paladin is an operating company of Endo International plc (NASDAQ: ENDP) (TSX: ENL), a global specialty healthcare company focused on improving patients’ lives while creating shareholder value.  Learn more at www.endo.com.

 

 

References

¹ Travelan Product Packaging, 2013.

²Statistics Canada, International Travel 2010, Catalogue no. 66-201-X.

³Leger Marketing, State of Vacation:  Canadians Perspectives on Travellers' Diarrhea, October 2011.

⁴Public Health Agency of Canada, Canada Communicable Disease Report: Statement on Travellers’ Diarrhea, 15 March 2001.

 

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