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Loceryl (AMOROLFINE)

Phase 3 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026 Quality 27/100

Loceryl (generic name: AMOROLFINE) is a amorolfine drug. It is currently in Phase 3 development.

Loceryl works by inhibiting the growth of fungal cells, specifically by interfering with the synthesis of ergosterol, a critical component of fungal cell membranes.

Loceryl is a topical antifungal treatment used to study onychomycosis, nail diseases, and foot dermatoses in clinical trials.

Likelihood of approval
60.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Anti-infectives pathway favourability +2.0pp
    Microbiological endpoints + non-inferiority designs raise approval rates above baseline.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameAMOROLFINE
Drug classamorolfine
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Imagine your body's cells are like houses, and the fungal cells are like unwanted guests trying to move in. Loceryl helps keep the unwanted guests from building their homes by blocking the materials they need to construct them. This makes it harder for the fungal cells to grow and multiply.

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about Loceryl

What is Loceryl?

Loceryl (AMOROLFINE) is a amorolfine drug.

How does Loceryl work?

Loceryl works by inhibiting the growth of fungal cells, specifically by interfering with the synthesis of ergosterol, a critical component of fungal cell membranes.

What is the generic name of Loceryl?

AMOROLFINE is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Loceryl.

What drug class is Loceryl in?

Loceryl belongs to the amorolfine class. See all amorolfine drugs at /class/amorolfine.

What development phase is Loceryl in?

Loceryl is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Loceryl?

Common side effects of Loceryl include Pseudoaldosteronism.

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