A Randomized, Multicenter, Double Masked, Placebo Controlled, Parallel Group, Bioequivalence Study to Evaluate the Clinical Equivalence and Safety of Nepafenac 0.3% Ophthalmic Suspension (Manufactured by Indoco Remedies Ltd. for Actavis LLC) With IlevroTM (Nepafenac Ophthalmic Suspension), 0.3% of Alcon Laboratories, Inc. for the Treatment of Pain and Inflammation Associated With Cataract Surgery.
Phase: PHASE3
Conditions: Cataract
Sponsor: Actavis Inc.

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