Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. Completes Acquisition Of Salix Pharmaceuticals

LAVAL, Quebec, April 1, 2015 /CNW/ -- Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE: VRX andTSX: VRX) today announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. Salix Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company that offers innovative gastroenterology treatments such as XIFAXAN^® (rifaximin) 550 mg, RUCONEST^® (C1 esterase inhibitor [recombinant]), APRISO^® (mesalamine), UCERIS^® (budesonide) extended release tablets and RELISTOR^® (methylnaltrexone bromide).

About Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE/TSX: VRX) is a multinational specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of pharmaceutical products primarily in the areas of dermatology, eye health, neurology, and branded generics. More information about Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. can be found at www.valeant.com.

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