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Status:
US Approved Rx (2009)
First approved in 1988

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Capsaicin is a topical analgesic that is FDA approved for the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia. Capsaicin is most often used as a topical analgesic and exists in many formulations of cream, liquid, and patch prepar...
Status:
US Approved OTC
First approved in 1955

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Dyclonine is an local anesthetic used to provide topical anesthesia to mucous membranes through sodium channel inhibition. It is the active ingredient in Sucrets, an over-the-counter throat lozenge. It has been used as a local anesthetic agent prior ...
Status:
US Approved Allergenic Extract (1941)
First marketed in 1921

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)


Phenol is an industrially important organic compound, produced on a large scale and used as a precursor to many materials and useful compounds. Phenol and its vapors are corrosive to the eyes, the skin, and the respiratory tract. The corrosive effect...
Status:
US Previously Marketed
First marketed in 1921

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)

Ethyl chloride is a colourless flammable gas at ordinary temperature and pressure. It has a characteristic ether-like odour and a burning taste. Ethyl chloride is used as a chemical intermediate, in solvents, aerosols, and anaesthesia. Currently, chl...