Apricus Biosciences Inc., of San Diego, said the Republic of Lebanon Ministry of Public Health has granted market approval to Vitaros, a topical cream indicated for the treatment of patients with erectile dysfunction. Apricus has an exclusive license agreement with Elis Pharmaceuticals Ltd., of Dubai, for the commercialization of Vitaros in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait and part of the Middle East.