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Status:
US Approved Rx (2022)
First approved in 1958

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Diclorphenamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, was initially developed for the treatment of glaucome, however, now it is used for patients suffering from primary hypokalemic and hyperkalemic periodic paralysis. The exact mechanism of diclorphenamid...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2005)
First approved in 1946

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Folic Acid is a B complex vitamin containing a pteridine moiety linked by a methylene bridge to para-aminobenzoic acid, which is joined by a peptide linkage to glutamic acid. Conjugates of Folic Acid are present in a wide variety of foods, particular...
Status:
US Approved OTC
First approved in 1971

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Haloprogin is an active synthetic antifungal and antimonilial agent that was effective in the treatment of superficial fungal and monilial infections of the skin. Because of these two basic therapeutic effects, haloprogin was especially useful in the...
Status:
US Approved OTC
First approved in 1965

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Tolnaftate is a thiocarbamate derivative used as an over-the-counter anti-fungal agent for treatment of athlete's foot and ringworm. Tolnaftate acts by inhibition of ergosterol biosynthesis pathway in fungal cells.
Status:
US Approved OTC
First approved in 1954

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Meclizine, a piperazine-derivative H1-receptor antagonist similar to buclizine, cyclizine, and hydroxyzine, is used as an antivertigo/antiemetic agent. Meclizine is used in the management of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sick...
Status:
US Approved OTC
First marketed in 1934

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Phenylephrine is a powerful vasoconstrictor. It is used as a nasal decongestant and cardiotonic agent. Phenylephrine is a postsynaptic α1-receptor agonist with little effect on β-receptors of the heart. Parenteral administration of phenylephrine caus...
Status:
US Approved OTC
First marketed in 1921

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Glycerin (glycerol) is 3-carbon alcohol naturally occurring in the human body. It is the structural backbone triacylglycerol molecules, and can also be converted to a glycolytic substrate for subsequent metabolism. Glycerin is a colorless, odorless, ...
Status:
US Approved OTC
First marketed in 1894

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Resorcinol is a benzenediol. Resorcinol is commonly used in hair dyes and acne medication. Resorcinol works by breaking down rough, scaly, or hardened skin. Resorcinol also disinfects the skin to help fight infection. Resorcinol topical (for the skin...
Status:
Investigational

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)

Status:
Investigational

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)