Polihexanide - SIFI
Alternative Names: AKANTIOR; PHMB; Poliesanide; Polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride - SIFI; Polyhexamethylene biguanide ophthalmic solution - SIFI; polyhexanideLatest Information Update: 07 Oct 2024
At a glance
- Originator SIFI
- Class Antiparasitics; Disinfectants; Polymers
- Mechanism of Action Undefined mechanism
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Acanthamoeba infections
Most Recent Events
- 30 Sep 2024 SIFI receives a notice of allowance from the European Patent Office for 'formulation based on polyhexamethylene biguanide for use in the treatment of acanthamoeba keratitis and/or fungal infections'
- 30 Sep 2024 SIFI has pending patent applications for patent application in USA, Canada, Mexico, South Korea, India, Australia, Japan and China for polyhexanide
- 30 Sep 2024 Launched for Acanthamoeba infections (In adolescents, In adults) in Germany (Ophthalmic)