Chenodeoxycholic acid Leadiant (previously Chenodeoxycholic acid sigma-tau)
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- Prescription status not stated
- Digestion, stomach, diabetes and nutrition
- Active substance
- Chenodeoxycholic acid
- Made by
- Leadiant Biosciences Ireland Limited
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
What it is for
- Chenodeoxycholic acid is indicated for the treatment of inborn errors of primary bile acid synthesis due to sterol 27 hydroxylase deficiency (presenting as cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX)) in infants, children and adolescents aged 1 month to 18 years and adults.
From the official label · 2026-09-30 · European Medicines Agency
Same active substance, strength and form in other countries
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Details
| Made by | Leadiant Biosciences Ireland Limited |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Chenodeoxycholic acid |
| Used in | Digestion, stomach, diabetes and nutrition |
| Classification | A05AA01 · Digestion, stomach, diabetes and nutrition |
| Orphan medicine | Yes — designated for a rare disease, according to the register |
| Additional monitoring ▼ | Yes — under additional monitoring (black triangle). Report suspected side effects. |
| Authorised on | 2017-04-10 |
| Last updated by the regulator | 2026-08-24 |
| EMA product number | EMEA/H/C/004061 |
Source: European Medicines Agency — medicine data · 2026-09-30 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA). Product information as published by EMA. Reuse terms: EMA legal notice (reproduction authorised).