Lapyrium is developed by Chesebrough Ponds.

What development phase is Lapyrium in?

Lapyrium is FDA-approved (marketed).

What is the generic name of Lapyrium?

LAPYRIUM CHLORIDE is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Lapyrium.

Last reviewed 2026-04-20 · How we verify

Lapyrium (LAPYRIUM CHLORIDE)

Chesebrough Ponds · FDA-approved approved Small molecule Quality 6/100

At a glance

Generic name	LAPYRIUM CHLORIDE
Sponsor	Chesebrough Ponds
Modality	Small molecule
Therapeutic area	Metabolic
Phase	FDA-approved
First approval	1982

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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FDA label	Mechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions

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