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naftifine hydrochloride

naftifine hydrochloride (NAFTIFINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a squalene monooxygenase inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — naftifine hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
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Quick answer

naftifine hydrochloride (NAFTIFINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a squalene monooxygenase inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN naftifine hydrochloride
Brand NAFTIFINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Squalene monooxygenase inhibitor
Target Squalene monooxygenase
Route TOPICAL
Formulation GEL

Mechanism of action

Squalene monooxygenase inhibitor

Primary target: Squalene monooxygenase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is naftifine hydrochloride?

naftifine hydrochloride (NAFTIFINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a squalene monooxygenase inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for naftifine hydrochloride?

NAFTIFINE HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for naftifine hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of naftifine hydrochloride?

naftifine hydrochloride 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.