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Drug profile · INN

clioquinol

clioquinol (NYSTAFORM) is a copper chelating agent. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — clioquinol
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

clioquinol (NYSTAFORM) is a copper chelating agent. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN clioquinol
Brand NYSTAFORM
Mechanism Copper chelating agent
Target Copper
Route TOPICAL
Formulation OINTMENT

Mechanism of action

Copper chelating agent

Primary target: Copper

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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  5. trientine dihydrochloride Alimentary tract and metabolism (A16)

Frequently asked questions

What is clioquinol?

clioquinol (NYSTAFORM) is a copper chelating agent. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for clioquinol?

NYSTAFORM is a marketed brand name for clioquinol. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of clioquinol?

clioquinol 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.