Product name:

Phenylbutazone

CAS number:

50-33-9

Synonyms:

Butadione; 3,5-pyrazolidinedione, 4-butyl-1,2-diphenyl-4-butyl-1,2-diphenyyl- 3,5,pyrazolidinedione

Country

Effective Date

Description of action taken
Grounds for decision

Armenia

February 2000

The Drug and Medical Technology Agency has suspended the marketing authorization of phenylbutazone for oral, parenteral and topical use because of its toxicity. (Reference: Communication to WHO, 9 August 2000.)