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DB11229ApprovedWithdrawnSmall molecule
Padimate A is an ester derivative of PABA and an ingredient in some sunscreens. It absorbs ultraviolet rays thereby preventing sunburn, however, its chemical structure and behaviour is similar to... In Europe this chemical was withdrawn in 1989 for unstated reasons and in the US it was never approved for use in sunscreens.
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- Padimate
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Clinical / RWD
What you can answer from here — as of March 06, 2025
Which companies are running trials of Padimate A, in which indications and phases, and which of those programs are still active?