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lactic acid

lactic acid (NULL) is a ph lowering agent.

TGA: approved
Patents linked 7
Pipeline programs 0
News articles 1
Drug details — lactic acid

Quick answer

lactic acid (NULL) is a ph lowering agent.

Key facts

INN lactic acid
Brand NULL
Mechanism pH lowering agent

Mechanism of action

pH lowering agent

Approval history

Authority Status Date
TGA approved

Recent coverage

Related patents

  1. US 11992472

    Compositions and methods for enhancing the efficacy of contraceptive microbicides

    Expires Mon May 23 2044 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 11439610

    Compositions and methods for enhancing the efficacy of contraceptive microbicides

    Expires Mon Sep 08 2042 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  3. US 11337989

    Compositions and methods for inhibiting inflammation and diseases using an alginic acid-based antimicrobial compound

    Expires Mon May 19 2042 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  4. US 10568855

    Compositions and methods for enhancing the efficacy of contraceptive microbicides

    Expires Mon Feb 20 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  5. US 8092830

    Lactic acid polymer and process for producing the same

    Expires Mon Jan 05 2032 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  6. US 7019106

    Lactic acid polymer and process for producing the same

    Expires Mon Mar 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    expired
  7. US 6225350

    Butyrate prodrugs derived from lactic acid

    Expires Mon Apr 26 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    expired

Frequently asked questions

What is lactic acid?

lactic acid (NULL) is a ph lowering agent.

What is the brand name for lactic acid?

NULL is a marketed brand name for lactic acid. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.