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Drug profile · INN

clocortolone pivalate

clocortolone pivalate (CLODERM) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 0
Drug details — clocortolone pivalate
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
0
Programs
2
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

clocortolone pivalate (CLODERM) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN clocortolone pivalate
Brand CLODERM
Mechanism Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
Target Glucocorticoid receptor
Route TOPICAL
Formulation CREAM

Mechanism of action

Glucocorticoid receptor agonist

Primary target: Glucocorticoid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. 18-02/ClotriBet-C Phase 3 · Alphapharm · moderate to severely inflamed candidiasis of the skin
  2. 21-01/ClotriBet-S Phase 3 · Alphapharm · moderate to severely inflamed candidiasis of the skin

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  5. budesonide Alimentary tract and metabolism (A07)
  6. clobetasol propionate Glucocorticoid receptor agonist

Frequently asked questions

What is clocortolone pivalate?

clocortolone pivalate (CLODERM) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for clocortolone pivalate?

CLODERM is a marketed brand name for clocortolone pivalate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of clocortolone pivalate?

clocortolone pivalate 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.