small molecule

XIFAXAN

RIFAXIMIN

Loss of exclusivityJuly 2029latest FDA-listed patent expiry
CompanySalix PharmaceuticalsView the full company profile on CliffBio

Drug detail

Brand nameXIFAXAN
Active ingredientRIFAXIMIN
Strength200MG
Dosage formTABLET
RouteORAL
ModalitySmall molecule
FDA approvalMay 2004
Marketing statusRX

Listed patents

PatentExpiresType
7928115July 2029use U-1121
8193196September 2027substance, product
10703763February 2026use U-2848
8741904February 2026substance, product
8518949February 2026product
9271968February 2026product

Source: FDA Orange Book, layered on the CliffBio company graph. Cliff dates are the latest FDA-listed patent expiry; estimates are projections, not legal advice.

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