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Prismasol Bk 0/3.5 In Plastic Container (LACTIC ACID)
LACTIC ACID (Prismasol Bk 0/3.5 In Plastic Container) is a marketed topical solution used to alleviate skin itching, with a key composition patent expiring in 2028. Its mechanism of action, which involves altering the skin's pH to reduce itching, provides a distinct therapeutic approach compared to other topical treatments. However, the presence of off-patent competitors such as acetic acid and ascorbic acid, both with multiple generics available, poses a significant market challenge.
At a glance
| Generic name | LACTIC ACID |
|---|---|
| Drug class | lactic acid |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Dermatology |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
| First approval | 2006 |
Approved indications
- Itching of skin
Common side effects
Key clinical trials
- Effects of Carnitine Supplementation on Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: A Randomized Controlled Trial (NA)
- Vitamin C for Acute Kidney Injury in ACLF With Septic Shock: A Randomized Controlled Trial (NA)
- Double Plasma Separation and Adsorption in Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (DPMAS-ACLF Trial) (NA)
- Repeated Examinations for Typing Pulmonary Embolism
- Evaluating Prognostic Contribution of Lactate on Recovery of Spontaneous Cardiac Activity After Cardiac Arrest (NA)
- Effect of Liberal and Restrictive IV Fluids on Recovery After Gallbladder Surgery (PHASE1)
- Biomarker and Renal Angina Validation to Assess Heart-Kidney Outcomes After Amino Acid Therapy (PHASE2)
- Evaluation of Intravenous Sodium Valproate on Interleukin-6 Levels in Patients With TMJ Disc Displacement (PHASE2)
Patents
| Patent | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|
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 |
| FDA Orange Book | Patents + exclusivity |
Competitive intelligence
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