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Acetadote FDA Approval History

Last updated by Judith Stewart, BPharm on Dec 17, 2024.

FDA Approved: Yes (First approved January 23, 2004)
Brand name: Acetadote
Generic name: acetylcysteine
Dosage form: Injection
Company: Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Treatment for: Acetaminophen Overdose

Acetadote (acetylcysteine) is an antidote used to prevent or lessen potential liver damage resulting from acetaminophen overdose.

Development timeline for Acetadote

DateArticle
Dec  9, 2024Approval FDA Approves Simplified Dosing Regimen for Acetadote (N-acetylcysteine for injection)
Dec 19, 2008Approval Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Reports FDA Approval for Updated Labeling of Acetadote
Jan 23, 2004Approval Acetadote Cumberland Pharmaceuticals - Treatment for Acetaminophen Overdose

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