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Sinecatechins

Generic Name
Sinecatechins
Brand Names
Veregen
Drug Type
Small Molecule
CAS Number
188265-33-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
T432289GYZ

Overview

Sinecatechins is a botanical drug product for topical use. It is a partially purified fraction of the water extract of green tea leaves from Camellia sinensis, and is a mixture of catechins and other green tea components. Catechins constitute 85 to 95% (by weight) of the total drug substance which includes more than 55% of Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg), other catechin derivatives such as Epicatechin (EC), Epigallocatechin (EGC), Epicatechin gallate (ECg) and some additional minor catechin derivatives i.e. Gallocatechin gallate (GCg), Gallocatechin (GC), Catechin gallate (Cg), and Catechin (C). In addition to the known catechin components, it also contains gallic acid, caffeine, and theobromine which together constitute about 2.5% of the drug substance. The remaining amount of the drug substance contains undefined botanical constituents derived from green tea leaves.

Background

Sinecatechins is a botanical drug product for topical use. It is a partially purified fraction of the water extract of green tea leaves from Camellia sinensis, and is a mixture of catechins and other green tea components. Catechins constitute 85 to 95% (by weight) of the total drug substance which includes more than 55% of Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg), other catechin derivatives such as Epicatechin (EC), Epigallocatechin (EGC), Epicatechin gallate (ECg) and some additional minor catechin derivatives i.e. Gallocatechin gallate (GCg), Gallocatechin (GC), Catechin gallate (Cg), and Catechin (C). In addition to the known catechin components, it also contains gallic acid, caffeine, and theobromine which together constitute about 2.5% of the drug substance. The remaining amount of the drug substance contains undefined botanical constituents derived from green tea leaves.

Indication

For the topical treatment of external genital and perianal warts (Condylomata acuminata) in immunocompetent patients 18 years and older.

Associated Conditions

  • Condylomata Acuminata
  • Perianal Warts

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2020/10/22
Phase 2
Recruiting
ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
2019/08/13
Phase 3
Completed
2018/09/24
Phase 2
Terminated
GTO Pharmaceutical, LLC
2015/12/04
Phase 4
Completed
2014/05/26
Not Applicable
Completed
2014/01/07
Phase 2
Completed
2011/12/12
Phase 1
Completed
2011/10/14
Phase 2
Terminated
2011/09/13
Phase 1
Completed
2010/02/02
Phase 2
Terminated

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
PharmaDerm a division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
10337-450
TOPICAL
150 mg in 1 g
8/12/2021
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
62559-385
TOPICAL
150 mg in 1 g
1/1/2022

EMA Drug Approvals

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No TGA approvals found for this drug.
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