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SEYSARA (sarecycline hydrochloride) · ALMIRALL

Dermatology Approved 2018-10-01

Seysara is a tetracycline-class drug indicated for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of non-nodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris in patients 9 years of age and older. Limitations of use include that efficacy beyond 12 weeks and safety beyond 12 months have not been established. Additionally, Seysara has not been evaluated for the treatment of infections. To maintain the effectiveness of antibacterial drugs and reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria, Seysara should be used only as indicated.

How SEYSARA Works

Sarecycline is an aminomethylcycline within the tetracycline class of drugs. The specific mechanism of action of Seysara in treating the inflammatory lesions of non-nodular acne vulgaris is not known.

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Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
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Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2018-10-01
Patent Cliff
2033

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Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
TABLET

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Active Ingredient: SARECYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE

SEYSARA Approval History

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New Indication
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Label Update
15 FDA actions from 2018 to 2023
Mar 2023 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Jun 2020 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Apr 2019 SUPPL
Label · Labeling

What SEYSARA Treats

1 indications

SEYSARA is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2018. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

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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SEYSARA FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

SEYSARA ® (sarecycline) tablet, is indicated for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of non-nodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris in patients 9 years of age and older. Limitations of Use Efficacy of SEYSARA beyond 12 weeks and safety beyond 12 months have not been established. SEYSARA has not been evaluated in the treatment of infections [see Clinical Studies ] . To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria as well as to maintain the effectiveness of other antibacterial drugs, SEYSARA should be used only as indicated [see Warnings and Precautions ] . SEYSARA ® is a tetracycline-cl...

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SEYSARA Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Feb 2033

Patents (4 active)

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US8318706 Expires Jan 3, 2032
US8513223 Expires Dec 7, 2029
US9481639 Expires Aug 10, 2028
Source: FDA Orange Book

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