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mequinol

mequinol (SOLAGE) is a tyrosinase inhibitor. Associated with Almirall, S.A.. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 20
Pipeline programs 0
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Drug details — mequinol
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
20
Programs
0
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

mequinol (SOLAGE) is a tyrosinase inhibitor. Associated with Almirall, S.A.. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN mequinol
Brand SOLAGE
Mechanism Tyrosinase inhibitor
Target Tyrosinase
Route TOPICAL
Formulation SOLUTION
Originator Almirall, S.A.

Mechanism of action

Tyrosinase inhibitor

Primary target: Tyrosinase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is mequinol?

mequinol (SOLAGE) is a tyrosinase inhibitor. Associated with Almirall, S.A.. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for mequinol?

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

What is the US approval status of mequinol?

mequinol 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.