Overview
Thiomersal (INN), commonly known in the U.S. as thimerosal, is an organomercury compound. This compound is a well-established and widely used antiseptic and antifungal agent. Developed in 1927, thimerosal has been and is still being used as a preservative in some cosmetics, topical pharmaceuticals, and biological drug products, which includes vaccines. There has been significant concern regarding its safety and toxicity in the last several decades. Although thimerosal is banned in several countries, it continues to be included as a preservative in some vaccines in the United States and many vaccines in the developing world .
Indication
Used as preservative in some cosmetics, topical pharmaceuticals, and biological drug products, which includes vaccines .
Associated Conditions
No associated conditions information available.
Clinical Trials
Title | Posted | Study ID | Phase | Status | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2020/08/21 | Phase 2 | Completed | |||
2013/07/18 | Phase 2 | Completed |
FDA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Manufacturer | NDC Code | Route | Strength | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wellness Center for Research and Education, Inc. | 50181-0031 | ORAL | 30 [hp_C] in 1 mL | 5/28/2025 |
EMA Drug Approvals
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| No EMA approvals found for this drug. | |||
HSA Drug Approvals
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| No HSA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
NMPA Drug Approvals
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| No NMPA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
PPB Drug Approvals
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TGA Drug Approvals
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| No TGA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
Health Canada Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Company | DIN | Dosage Form | Strength | Market Date |
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| WELDERS EYE EASE | canadian custom packaging company | 00309672 | Liquid - Ophthalmic | 4.07 % | 12/31/1965 |
| TRUE TEST | 02271885 | Patch - Topical | 0.0065 MG | 3/16/2006 |
CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Company | Registration Number | Pharmaceutical Form | Prescription Type | Status |
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| TRUTEST 36 APOSITO ADHESIVO PARA PRUEBA DE PROVOCACION CON ALERGENOS | 85395 | APÓSITO ADHESIVO PARA PRUEBA DE PROVOCACIÓN CON ALERGENOS | Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica | Commercialized | |
| EPITEST 24 APOSITO ADHESIVO PARA PRUEBA DE PROVOCACION CON ALERGENOS | 81160 | APÓSITO ADHESIVO PARA PRUEBA DE PROVOCACIÓN CON ALERGENOS | Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica | Not Commercialized |
Philippines FDA Drug Approvals
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| No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals
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| No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals
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| No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
UK EMC Drug Information
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| No UK EMC drug information found for this drug. | |||||
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