Ciba
Ciba
Ciba (pronounced: /ˈsiːbə/) is a term that has its roots in the pharmaceutical industry. The name is derived from the acronym of the original company name, Chemische Industrie Basel.
History
Ciba was a Swiss chemical company that was founded in 1859 in Basel, Switzerland. It was one of the companies that merged in 1996 to form the pharmaceutical giant Novartis. The company was known for its production of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.
Products
Ciba was known for its production of a wide range of products, including pharmaceuticals, dyes, and chemicals. Some of the notable pharmaceutical products produced by the company include Ritalin, a medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and Voltaren, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Merger
In 1996, Ciba merged with Sandoz, another Swiss pharmaceutical company, to form Novartis. The merger was one of the largest in the history of the pharmaceutical industry.
Legacy
Despite the merger, the Ciba name continues to be used in some parts of the world. For example, Ciba Vision, a division of Novartis, is a leading manufacturer of contact lenses and lens care products.
See also
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