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dequalinium chloride (Naxyl / Fluomizin / Donaxyl)

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Medinova · Small Molecule · Small Molecule

What is dequalinium chloride?

dequalinium chloride is a small molecule developed by Medinova. It is approved for therapeutic indications via intravaginal.

Drug Profile

Brand NamesNaxyl, Fluomizin, Donaxyl
CompanyMedinova
Drug ClassSmall Molecule
RouteIntravaginal
StatusApproved
Sources: ClinicalTrials.gov, Medinova

Therapeutic Indications

dequalinium chloride is developed for 4 unique indications across 1 therapeutic area.

Therapeutic AreaConditionPhase
Infections and infestationsVaginal infection✓ Approved
Infections and infestationsStreptococcal infection✓ Approved
Infections and infestationsWound infection fungal✓ Approved
Infections and infestationsTrichomoniasis intestinal✓ Approved

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