Chenodiol

FDA Approved: * October 22, 2009
Pharm Company: * NEXGEN PHARMA
Category: Gallstones

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".

Chenodiol Overview

Chenodeoxycholic acid (also known as chenodesoxycholic acid, chenocholic acid and 3α,7α-dihydroxy-5β-cholan-24-oic acid) is a bile acid. It occurs as a white crystalline substance insoluble in water but soluble in alcohol and acetic acid, with melting point at 165–167°C. Salts of this carboxylic acid are called chenodeoxycholates. Chenodeoxycholic acid is one of the main bile acids produced by the liver.[1] It was first isolated from the bile of the d...

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NDC Database Records for Chenodiol: (3 results)

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• 0722-7121 Chenodeoxycholate 250 mg Oral Tablet by Nexgen Pharma, Inc.
• 45043-876 Chenodal 250 mg Oral Tablet by Manchester Pharmaceuticals Inc.
• 68974-876 Chenodal 250 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated by Retrophin, Inc.