Is Teduglutide legal in the US?
Yes, FDA approved for short bowel syndrome in people who need drip feeding.
AStrong human evidenceFDA approvedas of 2026-10-26
Teduglutide is approved by the FDA as Gattex for adults and children 1 year and older with short bowel syndrome who depend on parenteral support (intravenous nutrition or fluids). Approval came in 2012 for adults, with the pediatric indication added later. 2
Yes. It is sold as Gattex. It is approved for adults and children aged 1 year and older with short bowel syndrome who depend on parenteral support. Approval was in 2012, with pediatric labeling added later. 2
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Citations
- Schwartz 2016, Clin Transl Gastroenterol: Long-term teduglutide for intestinal failure with short bowel syndrome (STEPS-2) doi.org
- FDA 2021: Gattex (teduglutide) prescribing information accessdata.fda.gov
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