Phthalimidoperoxycaproic Acid
Active ingredient
Sold as Teeth Whitening Kit
- Drug class
- -
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Topical
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 1
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Phthalimidoperoxycaproic Acid (PCA) is an active ingredient used in certain products [1]. Its drug class is not specified in the provided information [1].
This ingredient is approved for use in treating teeth stains. These stains can be caused by various factors, including coffee, tobacco, genetic predispositions, tetracycline, food coloring, and the natural aging process [1]. Products containing Phthalimidoperoxycaproic Acid are available under different brand names, such as Teeth Whitening Kit [1].
The provided data does not include information on adverse event reports or top reactions associated with this ingredient [1].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 1 | December 20, 2024 |
USUnited States· FDA
1 product
Uses
Use Teeth stains from coffee, tobacco, genetic, tetracycline, food coloring, aging and other factors that may cause discoloration.
How to take
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 0973b73d-5de9-09… · revised December 20, 2024 [PDF]
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