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Status:
US Approved OTC
First approved in 1961

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)


PROPYLENE GLYCOL is a component of SYSTANE® Lubricant. It is used for the temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye.
Status:
US Approved Allergenic Extract (1994)
First approved in 1963

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Betadex is a nonreducing cyclic compound composed of seven alpha-(1-4) linked D-glucopyranosyl units. It is a pharmacologically inactive substance. Betadex is useful for stabilizing, solubilizing or delivering intermediate size molecules. Cyclodextri...
Status:
Possibly Marketed Outside US
First approved in 2013

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)

Gamma-cyclodextrin is cycloamylose composed of eight alpha-(1-4) linked D-glucopyranose units and is formed by bacterial digestion of starch. Gamma-cyclodextrin is a hydrophilic molecule that does not readily permeate biological membranes and is rapi...
Status:
Possibly Marketed Outside US
First approved in 1981

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)


Alfadex also known as α-cyclodextrin, is used as an inactive ingredient in order to improve the water solubility of the different drugs, e.g. edex: is a sterile, pyrogen-free powder containing alprostadil in an alfadex inclusion complex. After intrav...
mixture
Status:
US Approved OTC
First approved in 1984

Class:
MIXTURE

mixture
Status:
Possibly Marketed Outside US
First approved in 2007

Class:
MIXTURE

mixture
Status:
Possibly Marketed Outside US
First approved in 1963

Class:
MIXTURE

mixture
Status:
Possibly Marketed Outside US
First approved in 1960

Class:
MIXTURE

Status:
US Approved Rx (2009)
First approved in 1963

Class:
POLYMER

Status:
US Approved Rx (2002)
First marketed in 1921

Class:
POLYMER


Icodextrin is a colloid osmotic agent, derived from maltodextrin, used in form of an aqueous solution for peritoneal dialysis under the trade name Extraneal and after gynecological laparoscopic surgery for the reduction of post-surgical adhesions (fi...