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Benzoic acid

Generic Name
Benzoic acid
Brand Names
Ammonul, Hyophen
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C7H6O2
CAS Number
65-85-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
8SKN0B0MIM

Overview

A fungistatic compound that is widely used as a food preservative. It is conjugated to GLYCINE in the liver and excreted as hippuric acid. As the sodium salt form, sodium benzoate is used as a treatment for urea cycle disorders due to its ability to bind amino acids. This leads to excretion of these amino acids and a decrease in ammonia levels. Recent research shows that sodium benzoate may be beneficial as an add-on therapy (1 gram/day) in schizophrenia. Total Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale scores dropped by 21% compared to placebo.

Indication

⑴与水杨酸合用于成龙皮肤真菌病、浅部真菌感染的体癣、手癣及足癣等,但目前有更多的高效抗真菌药,本制剂可作为二线治疗药。也用于食品和药物制剂的防腐剂,一般浓度为0.2%,或用0.5%的苯甲酸钠,溶解度更好。 ⑵用于罕见病精氨酸酶缺乏症的治疗。

Associated Conditions

  • Fungal Infections
  • Oropharyngeal pain
  • Pain
  • Ringworm
  • Sore Throat
  • Tinea Pedis
  • Burning sensation in the mouth
  • Dry cough
  • Oral infections
  • Throat infections

Clinical Trials

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No clinical trials found for this drug

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Newton Laboratories, Inc.
55714-4748
ORAL
15 [hp_X] in 1 mL
8/20/2025
Mission Pharmacal Company
0178-0745
ORAL
9 mg in 1 1
1/22/2024
Star Pharmaceuticals, LLC
0076-0901
ORAL
9 mg in 1 1
1/5/2017

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
TINEA SKIN SOLUTION (THREE LEG BRAND)
SIN08773P
SOLUTION
2% w/v
7/3/1996
VEELANZ'S OINTMENT
SIN16547P
OINTMENT
6.01% w/w
7/7/2022
ROBINSON RINGWORM & WHITESPOT OINTMENT
SIN09544P
OINTMENT
6% w/w
11/21/1997
SAW HONG CHOON SKIN OINTMENT
SIN09830P
OINTMENT
6% w/w
6/18/1998
NIXODERM OINTMENT
SIN04418P
OINTMENT
6.00% w/w
5/3/1990

NMPA Drug Approvals

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

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
BRONCO ASMOL
herbes universelles inc.
00365467
Liquid - Oral
4.2 MG / 5 ML
12/31/1966
HOMEO-FORM AR-TAB
homeocan inc.
02149281
Tablet - Oral
3 X
12/31/1995
BENZOICUM ACIDUM GOUTTE 4CH-30CH
dolisos laboratoires s.a.
00667463
Drops - Oral
1 CH / CH
12/31/1987
CAMPHORATED OPIUM TINCTURE
d.c. labs limited
00095680
Tincture - Oral
500 MG / 100 ML
12/31/1951
BENZOICUM ACID GLOBULE 1CH-30CH
boiron laboratoires
00671495
Tablet - Oral
1 CH / CH
12/31/1986
ATRO-BOSAN B33-TAB
professional health products
02158841
Tablet - Oral
3 D
12/31/1996
SPON-BOSAN B65 - ONT
professional health products
02175274
Ointment - Topical
1 D / D
12/31/1996
INDUSTOPT
terra botanica products ltd.
02233336
Liquid - Oral
12 X
6/3/1998
RHODODENDRONEEL S - DROPS
02229877
Drops - Oral
3 D / 100 G
6/1/1997
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE (S143) DPS 30C
total health centre
02071460
Drops - Oral
30 C / ML
12/31/1994

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

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Company
Registration Number
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Prescription Type
Status
No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

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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