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Ethosuximide

Generic Name
Ethosuximide
Brand Names
Zarontin
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C7H11NO2
CAS Number
77-67-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
5SEH9X1D1D

Overview

An anticonvulsant especially useful in the treatment of absence seizures unaccompanied by other types of seizures.

Indication

For the treatment of petit mal epilepsy.

Associated Conditions

  • Petit Mal Epilepsy

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2020/06/16
Phase 2
Recruiting
University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
2020/01/03
Phase 3
Recruiting
2019/03/25
Early Phase 1
Completed
Zhejiang University
2017/06/22
N/A
Recruiting
2016/11/25
Phase 2
UNKNOWN
University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
2014/03/31
Phase 2
Completed
University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
2011/01/17
Phase 2
Completed
2010/05/13
Phase 1
Terminated
2008/06/03
Phase 2
Terminated
McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
2004/07/27
Phase 3
Completed

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Akorn
61748-025
ORAL
250 mg in 1 1
3/8/2022
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.
23155-532
ORAL
250 mg in 1 1
3/16/2020
Parke-Davis Div of Pfizer Inc
0071-2418
ORAL
250 mg in 5 mL
6/9/2023
Epic Pharma, LLC
42806-711
ORAL
250 mg in 1 1
4/15/2020
Epic Pharma, LLC
42806-708
ORAL
250 mg in 1 1
11/17/2021
Strides Pharma Science Limited
64380-878
ORAL
250 mg in 1 1
11/22/2022
Parke-Davis Div of Pfizer Inc
0071-0237
ORAL
250 mg in 1 1
6/8/2023
Banner Life Sciences LLC.
69387-108
ORAL
250 mg in 1 1
5/15/2015
Bryant Ranch Prepack
63629-8005
ORAL
250 mg in 1 1
1/18/2022
Bionpharma Inc.
69452-152
ORAL
250 mg in 1 1
12/27/2023

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No HSA approvals found for this drug.

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
ETHOSUXIMIDE CAPSULES 250MG
N/A
w corporation limited
N/A
N/A
12/9/2024

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
ZARONTIN ethosuximide 250mg capsule bottle
94175
Medicine
A
4/29/2003
ZARONTIN SYRUP ethosuximide 250mg/5mL oral liquid bottle
79031
Medicine
A
6/27/2002
ZARONTIN ethosuximide 250mg capsule bottle
461005
Medicine
A
1/2/2025

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
ZARONTIN
searchlight pharma inc
00022799
Capsule - Oral
250 MG
12/31/1960
ODAN-ETHOSUXIMIDE
odan laboratories ltd
02547171
Capsule - Oral
250 MG
6/25/2024
MAR-ETHOSUXIMIDE
marcan pharmaceuticals inc
02545772
Capsule - Oral
250 MG
6/19/2024
ZARONTIN SYRUP
searchlight pharma inc
00023485
Syrup - Oral
250 MG / 5 ML
12/31/1964

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
ZARONTIN 50mg/ml SOLUCION ORAL
Essential Pharma (M) Limited
37828
JARABE
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica. Tratamiento De Larga Duración
Not Commercialized
ETOSUXIMIDA FAES 250 mg CAPSULAS DURAS
42250
CÁPSULA DURA
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica. Tratamiento De Larga Duración
Commercialized

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

Medicine Name
MA Holder
MA Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Active Ingredient
Authorization Date
No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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