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Status:
US Approved Rx (2009)
First approved in 1941

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Sulfacetamide is a synthetic sulfonamide antibiotic, which exerts its effect through inhibition of bacterial dihydrofolate synthetase, an enzyme responsible for the conversion of p-aminobenzoic acid into folic acid in bacterias. The topical formulati...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2022)
First marketed in 1937

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Niacin (also known as vitamin B3 and nicotinic acid) is bio converted to nicotinamide which is further converted to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) and the hydride equivalent (NADH) which are coenzymes necessary for tissue metabolism, lipid ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2019)
First marketed in 1931

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Amphetamine is a potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and obesity. Amphetamine was discovered in 1887 and exists as two enantiomers: levoamphetamin...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2013)
First marketed in 1925

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Carbon dioxide is a colorless gas occurring naturally in Earth's atmosphere. Carbon dioxide is a primary carbon source for life on Earth. It is produced by all aerobic organisms during metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids. Carbon dioxide is used in...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2001)
First marketed in 1921

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Cholecalciferol (/ˌkoʊləkælˈsɪfərɒl/) (vitamin D3) is one of the five forms of vitamin D. Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone that has long been known for its important role in regulating body levels of calcium and phosphorus, in mineralization of b...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2016)
First marketed in 1921

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Benzoic acid is a natural ingredient occurring in many foodstuffs and in plant extracts. Benzoic acid, its salts and esters are used as preservatives in cosmetic products, with a maximum concentration of 0.5 %. Benzoic acid and sodium benzoate are on...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2003)
First marketed in 1921

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Talcum powder is made from talc, a mineral made up mainly of the elements magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. As a powder, it absorbs moisture well and helps cut down on friction, making it useful for keeping skin dry and helping to prevent rashes. It is...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1984)
First marketed in 1921

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


COPPER is a heavy metal trace element with the atomic symbol Cu. It is commonly used in contraceptive intrauterine devices (IUD) which birth control effectiveness is enhanced by COPPER continuously released into the uterine cavity. Mechanism(s) by wh...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2016)
First marketed in 1912

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Barium sulfate, an insoluble in water substance, which was approved under the brand name E-Z-HD for use in double-contrast radiographic examinations of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum to visualize the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in patients 12 y...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2013)
First marketed in 1899

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Elemental nitrogen is a colorless, odorless, tasteless and mostly inert diatomic gas at standard conditions, constituting 78% by volume of Earth's atmosphere. Nitrogen occurs in all living organisms. It is a constituent element of amino acids and the...