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Drug profile · INN

secnidazole

secnidazole (SOLOSEC) is a dna inhibitor. Associated with Evofem Biosciences. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 3
Pipeline programs 0
News articles 0
Drug details — secnidazole
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
3
Programs
0
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

secnidazole (SOLOSEC) is a dna inhibitor. Associated with Evofem Biosciences. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN secnidazole
Brand SOLOSEC
Mechanism DNA inhibitor
Target DNA
Route ORAL
Formulation GRANULE

Mechanism of action

DNA inhibitor

Primary target: DNA

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is secnidazole?

secnidazole (SOLOSEC) is a dna inhibitor. Associated with Evofem Biosciences. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for secnidazole?

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

What is the US approval status of secnidazole?

secnidazole 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.