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Auriclosene

Generic Name
Auriclosene
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C4H9Cl2NO3S
CAS Number
846056-87-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
BKR7Y95229
Background

Auriclosene has been used in trials studying the treatment of Impetigo, Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, and Adenoviral Conjunctivitis.

FDA Clears NovaBay's Novel Dual-Action Eye Infection Treatment NVC-422 for Clinical Trials

• NovaBay Pharmaceuticals receives FDA clearance for Investigational New Drug application of NVC-422, triggering a $1 million milestone payment from licensing partner Alcon. • NVC-422, the lead Aganocide compound, shows promise as the first treatment targeting both viral and bacterial conjunctivitis, addressing a significant gap in current therapeutic options. • The development targets the $1+ billion global ophthalmic anti-infective market, offering potential solution to increasing antibiotic resistance in bacterial conjunctivitis treatment.
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