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Drug profile · INN

trifarotene

trifarotene (AKLIEF) is a retinoic acid receptor gamma agonist. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — trifarotene
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

trifarotene (AKLIEF) is a retinoic acid receptor gamma agonist. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN trifarotene
Brand AKLIEF
Mechanism Retinoic acid receptor gamma agonist
Target Retinoic acid receptor gamma
Route TOPICAL
Formulation CREAM

Mechanism of action

Retinoic acid receptor gamma agonist

Primary target: Retinoic acid receptor gamma

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Trifarotene 0.005 % Topical Cream Phase 3 · Teva Pharma · Acne Vulgaris

Related & competitor drugs

  1. palovarotene Musculo-skeletal system (M09)

Frequently asked questions

What is trifarotene?

trifarotene (AKLIEF) is a retinoic acid receptor gamma agonist. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for trifarotene?

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

What is the US approval status of trifarotene?

trifarotene 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.