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  1. Drug

    Zinc sulfate

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09322
    ApprovedInvestigational

    Zinc sulfate is the inorganic compound with the formula ZnSO4 and historically known as "white vitriol".

  2. Drug

    Lanolin

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    Approved

    Lanolin is used as an active ingredient in over the counter topical products such as ointments, lubricants, lotions and facial cosmetics. … It is used as an emollient, cosmetic, and pharmaceutic aid [L2580].

  3. Drug

    Olipudase alfa

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB12835
    ApprovedInvestigational

    [A251600] Olipudase alfa works to hydrolyze sphingomyelin accumulated in body tissues, such as the lungs, liver, spleen, kidneys, and bone marrow. … [A251590] It is the first and only enzyme replacement therapy in the world for the treatment of Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD), also known as Niemann–Pick disease.

  4. Drug

    Plasma protein fraction (human)

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13968
    ApprovedInvestigational

    The plasma protein fraction human (PPFh) is defined as a sterile solution of proteins composed mainly of albumin and globulin derived from human plasma. … [L2262] The proteins in PPFh are stabilized with sodium caprylate and acetyltryptophan and it contains some electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and chloride.[L2261]

  5. Drug

    Evening primrose oil

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11358
    ApprovedNutraceutical

    In its composition it presents some fatty acids such as [DB00132] and [DB13854]. … Evening primrose oil comes from the extraction from _Oenothera biennis_ seeds and it is commonly used as an alternative source for omega-6 essential fatty acids.

  6. Drug

    Levomefolic acid

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11256
    Approved

    Levomefolate is approved as a food additive and is designated a GRAS (generally regarded as safe) compound [L773]. … It is available commercially as a crystalline form of the calcium salt (Metafolin(R)), which has the stability required for use as a supplement [A19276].

  7. Drug

    Polysilicone-15

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11271
    Approved

    When included in various other cosmetic shampoos, conditioners, or hairsprays the compound also functions as an effective photostabilizer of the product [L2796, L2797, L2799, F87, F88, F89].

  8. Drug

    Chlormerodrin

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00534
    ApprovedWithdrawn

    Chlormerodrin is a mercurial compound with toxic side effects that was previously used as a diuretic. The radiolabeled form has been used as a diagnostic and research tool.

  9. Drug

    Paraldehyde

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09117
    ApprovedWithdrawn

    Paraldehyde is used as an ingredient in some cough medicines as an expectorant, but its efficacy for this indication has not been confirmed and its use as an expectorant may possibly be due to a placebo … It is classified as a central nervous system (CNS) depressant and has also been found to be an effective anticonvulsant, hypnotic and sedative agent due to its CNS depressant properties.

  10. Drug

    Isoprenaline

    go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01064
    ApprovedInvestigational

    [A15638,L33160] Isoprenaline research in the 1940s found that this isopropyl analog of epinephrine dilated the bronchi, as well as raising the heart rate and cardiac output, without vasoconstriction … [A233724,A233729] The US patent from 1943 states that this compound had a wider therapeutic index and a stronger action than [adrenaline].