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A.T.S. Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Auriga Laboratories, Launches Zytopic(TM) Cream for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis

Wed. October 31, 2007; Posted: 01:24 PM
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LOS ANGELES, Oct 31, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- ARGA | charts | news | PowerRating -- Auriga Laboratories, Inc. (OTCBB:ARGA), a specialty pharmaceutical company building the first nationwide, commission-only pharmaceutical sales force, announced today the launch of Zytopic(TM) Cream convenience kit that contains Zytopic(TM) Cream (triamcinolone, USP 0.1%), as well as Clere(TM), a soap free cleanser, and Emolene(TM), a hypoallergenic moisturizer. The introduction of this brand adds to the current ATS portfolio which also includes Akurza(TM) Cream & Lotion (Salicylic Acid 6%), and the brand Xyralid(TM) (lidocaine HCl /hydrocortisone acetate) brand.

Zytopic(TM) Cream is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, such as atopic dermatitis. Clere(TM) is a hypoallergenic (no perfumes or dyes) cleanser to help manage pruritic conditions. Many cleansers contain detergents, perfumes, dyes and other allergens that further irritate sensitive skin commonly seen in atopic patients. Emolene(TM) is a hypoallergenic cleansing moisturizer also included in the Zytopic(TM) Cream Convenience Kit. Zytopic(TM) Cream will be promoted to dermatologists and primary care practitioners by the ATS Pharmaceutical division of Auriga.

The atopic dermatitis market, and the triamcinolone 0.1% segment, offers ATS the greatest sales opportunity to date. Over five million triamcinolone prescriptions are written on an annual basis according to Wolter Kluwers Health Data, generating estimated sales of over $36 million in the U.S. annually. "In addition, US treatment guidelines recommend the use of hypoallergenic emollients and soap-free cleansers as part of atopic dermatitis treatment regimens. The bundling of these three products into a convenience kit may assist patients to better comply with their physician's directions," said Philip S. Pesin, CEO of Auriga.

Zytopic(TM) Cream is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the lotion. Systemic absorption of topical corticosteroids has produced reversible hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression, manifestations of Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, and glucosuria in some patients. The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence: burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, miliaria.

About Auriga Laboratories(TM)

Auriga Laboratories is a specialty pharmaceutical company building an industry changing commission based-sales model. The company's high-growth business model combines driving revenues through a variable cost commission-based sales structure, acquisition of proven brand names, introduction of new brands, and a strategic development pipeline, all of which is designed to enhance its growing direct relationships with physicians nationwide. Auriga's exclusive prescription and over-the-counter product portfolio includes Aquoral(TM) for the treatment of Xerostomia, Akurza(TM) and Xyralid(TM) dermatology products, and the Zinx(TM), Extendryl(R), and Levall(R) families of products for relief of symptoms associated with a range of acute respiratory diseases. For more information, visit: www.aurigalabs.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

The information contained herein includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to the company's future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause its actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the company's control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects the company's current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to its operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. The company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the company's expectations include, but are not limited to, those factors that are disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in documents filed by the company from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory authorities. Statements regarding the company's ability to increase its sales force and the success of such sales force in selling its products in light of competitive and other factors, the regulatory status and/or regulatory compliance of its products, the estimated market for hair products, the development of additional products, its ability to sustain market acceptance for its products, its dependence on collaborators, the company's exposure to product liability claims, and the company's prices, future revenues and income and cash flows and other statements that are not historical facts contain predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements. Although the company believes that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its goals will be achieved and these statements will prove to be accurate. Important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements.

SOURCE: Auriga Laboratories, Inc.

Auriga Laboratories, Inc. Jae C. Yu, 310-461-3612 jyu@aurigalabs.com

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