Randomized, Assessor-Masked, Active-Controlled, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of 0.08% Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB) Ophthalmic Solution in Comparison with 0.02% PHMB + 0.1% Propamidine Combination Therapy in Subjects Affected by Acanthamoeba keratitis
Latest Information Update: 27 Aug 2024
At a glance
- Drugs Polihexanide (Primary) ; Propamidine
- Indications Acanthamoeba infections; Keratitis
- Focus Registrational; Therapeutic Use
- Acronyms ODAK; ODAK Phase 3 (043/SI)
- Sponsors SIFI
- 26 Aug 2024 According to a SIFI media release, company announced the European Commission has approved AKANTIOR (polihexanide) for the treatment of acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) in adults and children from 12 years of age
- 22 Jul 2024 According to a SIFI media release, EC decision is expected in August 2024.
- 31 May 2024 According to a SIFI media release, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a positive opinion recommending approval of AKANTIOR (polihexanide under the international non-proprietary name), for the treatment of acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare ophthalmic disease.