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cetyl alcohol

cetyl alcohol (EXOSURF NEONATAL) is a surfactant. Route of administration: intratracheal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — cetyl alcohol
US status
approved
Class
Route
INTRATRACHEAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

cetyl alcohol (EXOSURF NEONATAL) is a surfactant. Route of administration: intratracheal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN cetyl alcohol
Brand EXOSURF NEONATAL
Mechanism Surfactant
Route INTRATRACHEAL
Formulation FOR SUSPENSION

Mechanism of action

Surfactant

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Frequently asked questions

What is cetyl alcohol?

cetyl alcohol (EXOSURF NEONATAL) is a surfactant. Route of administration: intratracheal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for cetyl alcohol?

EXOSURF NEONATAL is a marketed brand name for cetyl alcohol. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of cetyl alcohol?

cetyl alcohol has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.