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Acitretin

Generic Name
Acitretin
Brand Names
Soriatane
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C21H26O3
CAS Number
55079-83-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
LCH760E9T7

Overview

An oral retinoid effective in the treatment of psoriasis. It is the major metabolite of etretinate with the advantage of a much shorter half-life when compared with etretinate.

Background

An oral retinoid effective in the treatment of psoriasis. It is the major metabolite of etretinate with the advantage of a much shorter half-life when compared with etretinate.

Indication

For the treatment of severe psoriasis in adults.

Associated Conditions

  • Keratinization disorders
  • Severe Psoriasis

FDA Approved Products

ACITRETIN
Manufacturer:Bryant Ranch Prepack
Route:ORAL
Strength:17.5 mg in 1 1
Approved: 2024/01/25
NDC:72162-2224
Acitretin
Manufacturer:Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Route:ORAL
Strength:25 mg in 1 1
Approved: 2022/03/15
NDC:0378-7023
ACITRETIN
Manufacturer:AvKARE
Route:ORAL
Strength:25 mg in 1 1
Approved: 2024/01/09
NDC:42291-088
ACITRETIN
Manufacturer:Sigmapharm Laboratories, LLC
Route:ORAL
Strength:17.5 mg in 1 1
Approved: 2023/01/10
NDC:42794-081
ACITRETIN
Manufacturer:Bryant Ranch Prepack
Route:ORAL
Strength:10 mg in 1 1
Approved: 2024/01/25
NDC:72162-2222

Singapore Approved Products

NOVATRETIN CAPSULE 10MG
Manufacturer:Micro-Sphere SA, Douglas Manufacturing Ltd. (Primary and Secondary Packager)
Form:CAPSULE
Strength:10.0mg
Online:Yes
Approved: 2017/06/13
Approval:SIN15271P
ACITRET CAPSULE 10MG
Manufacturer:USV Private Limited
Form:CAPSULE
Strength:10.00mg
Online:Yes
Approved: 2023/08/04
Approval:SIN16830P
NOVATRETIN CAPSULE 25MG
Manufacturer:Micro-Sphere SA, Douglas Manufacturing Ltd. (Primary and Secondary Packager)
Form:CAPSULE
Strength:25.0mg
Online:Yes
Approved: 2017/06/13
Approval:SIN15270P
NEOTIGASON CAPSULE 10 mg
Manufacturer:DSM Nutritional Products France (Intermediate DP manufacturer), CENEXI (OSNY site)
Form:CAPSULE
Strength:10 mg
Online:Yes
Approved: 1995/10/16
Approval:SIN08391P
NEOTIGASON CAPSULE 25 mg
Manufacturer:DSM Nutritional Products France (Intermediate DP manufacturer), CENEXI (OSNY site)
Form:CAPSULE
Strength:25 mg
Online:Yes
Approved: 1995/10/16
Approval:SIN08392P

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