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Tuberculin purified protein derivative

Generic Name
Tuberculin purified protein derivative
Brand Names
Aplisol, Tubersol
Drug Type
Biotech
CAS Number
92129-86-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
I7L8FKN87J

Overview

Tuberculin Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) is a sterile aqueous solution of a purified protein fraction for intradermal administration as an aid in the diagnosis of tuberculosis. The diagnostic test is commonly referred to as the Mantoux test which serves to minimize the risk of transmission of infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis through early diagnosis and appropriate therapeutic intervention. The purified protein fraction is isolated from culture media filtrates of a human strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is included in the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.

Indication

Indicated as a diagnostic agent in Mantoux Test used to detect infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Associated Conditions

  • Tuberculosis (TB)

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
TYA Pharmaceuticals
64725-0104
INTRADERMAL
5 [iU] in 0.1 mL
7/9/2015
A-S Medication Solutions
50090-1668
INTRADERMAL
5 [iU] in 0.1 mL
11/9/2021
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
49281-752
INTRADERMAL
5 [iU] in 0.1 mL
1/25/2024
Apex Energetics Inc.
63479-1412
SUBLINGUAL
30 [hp_X] in 1 mL
4/22/2025
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
54868-2972
INTRADERMAL
5 [iU] in 0.1 mL
5/22/2013
A-S Medication Solutions
50090-0261
INTRADERMAL
5 [iU] in 0.1 mL
11/9/2021
Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
42023-104
INTRADERMAL
5 [iU] in 0.1 mL
11/1/2017
A-S Medication Solutions
50090-1336
INTRADERMAL
5 [iU] in 0.1 mL
11/1/2017
Apex Energetics Inc.
63479-1412
SUBLINGUAL
30 [hp_X] in 1 mL
5/15/2025

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
TUBERCULIN PPD RT 23 AJV
SIN09944P
INJECTION
0.4 mcg/ml
8/19/1998
INFANRIX HEXA VACCINE
SIN12288P
INJECTION
10 mcg/0.5 ml
5/7/2003

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin(TB-PPD)
国药准字S10960017
生物制品
注射剂
6/4/2021
Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin(TB-PPD)
国药准字S10960016
生物制品
注射剂
6/4/2021
Purified Protein Derivative of Tuberculin(TB-PPD)
国药准字S10960018
生物制品
注射剂
10/30/2020

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
TUBERSOL tuberculin purified protein derivative (mantoux) diagnostic antigen vial
28624
Medicine
A
11/4/1991

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