Active substance
Benznidazole
- US FDA 1
- WHO EML 1
- Safety 1
US FDA United States — FDA approvals (Drugs@FDA)
| Product | Strength | Form · route | Applicant | Status | First approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENZNIDAZOLE | 12.5MG; 100MG | tablet · oral | CHEMO RESEARCH SL | Prescription | 29 Aug 2017 |
WHO WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (2025)
- 6.5.5.2. American trypanosomiasis · core
Chagas disease
Oral > Solid > tablet: 100 mg (scored); 50 mg (scored); 12.5 mg (EMLc)
Safety signals and safety-related labeling changes
- US FDA 15 Dec 2021 BENZNIDAZOLE — safety-related labeling change
Labeling sections changed: Contraindications; Warnings and Precautions; Adverse Reactions; Drug Interactions; Use in Specific Populations
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