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Cetanol (CETYL ALCOHOL)
Cetanol (generic name: CETYL ALCOHOL) is a cetyl alcohol Small molecule drug developed by GSK. It is currently FDA-approved (first approved 1990) for Respiratory distress syndrome in the newborn.
At a glance
| Generic name | CETYL ALCOHOL |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | GSK |
| Drug class | cetyl alcohol |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Respiratory |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
| First approval | 1990 |
Approved indications
- Respiratory distress syndrome in the newborn
Common side effects
Key clinical trials
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- A Study to Assess Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Skincare Products on Psoriasis Patients (PHASE4)
- A Single Group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of a Cosmetic Product Line on Acne Symptoms (NA)
- A Comparative Split-Face Study of the Effects of a Retinol Alternative Cream on Improving Facial Skin Aging (NA)
- A Single-Group Study to Examine the Efficacy of a Melatonin Lotion With Magnesium to Improve Sleep Quality and Quantity (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| FDA label | Mechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions |
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
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Frequently asked questions about Cetanol
What is Cetanol?
Cetanol (CETYL ALCOHOL) is a cetyl alcohol drug developed by GSK, indicated for Respiratory distress syndrome in the newborn.
What is Cetanol used for?
Cetanol is indicated for Respiratory distress syndrome in the newborn.
Who makes Cetanol?
Cetanol is developed and marketed by GSK (see full GSK pipeline at /company/gsk).
What is the generic name of Cetanol?
CETYL ALCOHOL is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Cetanol.
What drug class is Cetanol in?
Cetanol belongs to the cetyl alcohol class. See all cetyl alcohol drugs at /class/cetyl-alcohol.
When was Cetanol approved?
Cetanol was first approved on 1990.
What development phase is Cetanol in?
Cetanol is FDA-approved (marketed).
Related
- Drug class: All cetyl alcohol drugs
- Manufacturer: GSK — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Respiratory
- Indication: Drugs for Respiratory distress syndrome in the newborn
Primary sources · FDA · ClinicalTrials.gov · EMA · SEC EDGAR · ChEMBL · Wikidata · full sourcing