EMA — authorised 23 June 1997
- Application: EMEA/H/C/000125
- Marketing authorisation holder: Recordati Rare Diseases
- Local brand name: Cystagon
- Indication: Cystagon is indicated for the treatment of proven nephropathic cystinosis. Cysteamine reduces cystine accumulation in some cells (e.g. leukocytes, muscle and liver cells) of nephropathic cystinosis patients and, when treatment is started early, it delays the development of renal failure.
- Status: approved