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PHOTREXA VISCOUS IN DEXTRAN 20%/PHOTREXA (riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium) · GLAUKOS

Other Approved 2016-04-15

In disorders requiring parenteral administration of vitamins, i.e. pre- and post-operative treatment, when requirements are increased as in fever, severe burns, increased metabolism, pregnancy, gastrointestinal disorders interfering with intake or absorption of vitamins, prolonged or wasting diseases, alcoholism and where other deficiencies exist.

2
Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
2
Priority Reviews
10
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2016-04-15
Routes
OPHTHALMIC
Dosage Forms
SOLUTION/DROPS

Companies

Active Ingredient: RIBOFLAVIN 5'-PHOSPHATE SODIUM

PHOTREXA VISCOUS IN DEXTRAN 20%/PHOTREXA Approval History

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Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
5 FDA actions from 2016 to 2025 · 1 indication expansions
Feb 2025 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Jan 2019 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Oct 2018 SUPPL
Mfg · Manufacturing (CMC)

What PHOTREXA VISCOUS IN DEXTRAN 20%/PHOTREXA Treats

4 indications

PHOTREXA VISCOUS IN DEXTRAN 20%/PHOTREXA is approved for 4 conditions since its original approval in 2016. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Fever
  • Burns
  • Gastrointestinal Disorder
  • Alcoholism
Source: FDA Label

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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PHOTREXA VISCOUS IN DEXTRAN 20%/PHOTREXA FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

In disorders requiring parenteral administration of vitamins, i.e. pre- and post-operative treatment, when requirements are increased as in fever, severe burns, increased metabolism, pregnancy, gastrointestinal disorders interfering with intake or absorption of vitamins, prolonged or wasting diseases, alcoholism and where other deficiencies exist.

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