PuraCap® Pharmaceutical LLC Introduces New EpiCeram-L™ Lip Care

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J., Nov. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- PuraCap Pharmaceutical LLC announced today the introduction of a new product, EpiCeram-L™ Lip Care, a unique lip care formulation with an exclusive delivery system for the treatment of dry lip conditions.  PuraCap Pharmaceutical is the maker of EpiCeram^® Controlled Release Skin Barrier Emulsion, a leading prescription product indicated for the treatment of dry skin conditions and management of burning and itching associated with various skin conditions including atopic dermatitis.  The introduction of EpiCeram-L adds to PuraCap's growing portfolio of dermatology products.

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EpiCeram-L Lip Care is a unique lip care formulation with an exclusive delivery system developed specifically for severely chapped, dry, or cracked lips. EpiCeram-L Lip Care uses patented MultiSal™ technology to deliver 3 essential lipids – ceramides, free fatty acids and cholesterol in an all natural, steroid-free, paraben-free, fragrance-free, and color-free formulation.  EpiCeram-L Lip Care is available exclusively through prescribing healthcare professionals.

"PuraCap has a strong, growing portfolio of dermatology products and EpiCeram-L Lip Care is an exciting new addition," said Dahai Guo, CEO of PuraCap Pharmaceutical LLC.  "We have listened to the needs of our customers and are pleased to introduce EpiCeram-L Lip Care."

"Now there is a new option for patients who suffer from severely chapped, dry or cracked lips," says Elise Klein, Vice President and General Manager of PuraCap's Branded Rx division.  "We look forward to continuing to meet the needs of our physicians and patients." Physicians will be able to dispense EpiCeram-L directly to their patients from the office, which will make it very easy for patients to get the lip balm and begin treatment immediately. EpiCeram-L will be distributed through a patented web based ordering system. The program is designed to provide physicians easy access to PuraCap's growing portfolio of dermatology products.

About PuraCap Pharmaceutical LLC

PuraCap Pharmaceutical LLC is an emerging, fully integrated pharmaceutical company with expertise in product development, manufacturing, and bringing affordable, world-class quality products to their customers.  The PuraCap corporate structure supports a two-pronged approach for global growth with dedicated companies in the areas of prescription brands (PuraCap Pharmaceutical) as well as prescription generics and OTC and private label brands.   PuraCap Pharmaceutical continues to innovate using our soft gel expertise and developing other soft gel options. Go to www.puracap.com for more information.  

Forward-Looking Statement

All of the statements contained in this news release, other than statements of fact that are independently verifiable at the date hereof, are forward-looking statements. Such statements, based as they are on the current expectations of management, inherently involve numerous risks and uncertainties, known and unknown. Some examples of known risks are: the impact of general economic conditions, general conditions in the pharmaceutical industry, changes in the regulatory environment in the jurisdictions in which PuraCap Pharmaceutical LLC does business, fluctuations in costs, and changes to the competitive environment due to consolidation or otherwise. Consequently, actual future results may differ materially from the anticipated results expressed in the forward-looking statements.

Media Contact:

Elise Klein 
Vice President and General Manager 
Branded Rx Products
Email 
908-941-5456

SOURCE PuraCap Pharmaceutical LLC