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Drug profile · INN

sodium benzoate

sodium benzoate (PROHIPPUR) is a unknown. Associated with MAIA Biotechnology. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: application withdrawn Alimentary tract and metabolism (A16) A16AX11
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 0
Drug details — sodium benzoate
US status
approved
Class
Alimentary tract and metabolism (A16)
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

sodium benzoate (PROHIPPUR) is a unknown. Associated with MAIA Biotechnology. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN sodium benzoate
Brand PROHIPPUR
Mechanism Unknown
Therapeutic class Alimentary tract and metabolism (A16)
Route ORAL
Formulation SOLUTION
ATC code A16AX11

Mechanism of action

Unknown

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA application withdrawn

Pipeline programs

  1. Sodium Benzoate Phase 2 · Ultragenyx UK · Amino Acid Metabolism, Inborn Errors

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Frequently asked questions

What is sodium benzoate?

sodium benzoate (PROHIPPUR) is a unknown. Associated with MAIA Biotechnology. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for sodium benzoate?

PROHIPPUR is a marketed brand name for sodium benzoate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of sodium benzoate?

sodium benzoate 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.