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Drug profile · INN

docosanol

docosanol (DOCOSANOL) is a envelope glycoprotein inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

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

Quick answer

docosanol (DOCOSANOL) is a envelope glycoprotein inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN docosanol
Brand DOCOSANOL
Mechanism Envelope glycoprotein inhibitor
Target Envelope glycoprotein
Route TOPICAL
Formulation CREAM

Mechanism of action

Envelope glycoprotein inhibitor

Primary target: Envelope glycoprotein

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is docosanol?

docosanol (DOCOSANOL) is a envelope glycoprotein inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for docosanol?

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

What is the US approval status of docosanol?

docosanol 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.