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paraffin

paraffin (POLY VISC) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Associated with Alcon Laboratories (Australia) Pty Ltd.

TGA: approved
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Drug details — paraffin

Quick answer

paraffin (POLY VISC) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Associated with Alcon Laboratories (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Key facts

INN paraffin
Brand POLY VISC

Approval history

Authority Status Date
TGA approved
  1. US 7169726

    Catalyst for isomerization of solid fischer-tropsch paraffins and method for its production

    Expires Mon Jan 25 2027 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is paraffin?

paraffin (POLY VISC) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Associated with Alcon Laboratories (Australia) Pty Ltd.

What is the brand name for paraffin?

POLY VISC is a marketed brand name for paraffin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.