sclerosol
Sclerosol (Talc) is a medication used to treat Pleural Effusion, Pneumothorax.
Talc · by Sciarra Labs
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Talc
- Form
- Spray/Inhaler
- Strength
- Talc 4GM/SPRAY
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- pleural effusion, pneumothorax
- Manufacturer
- Sciarra Labs
- FDA application
- NDA020587
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Spray/Inhaler
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Sclerosol treat?
- Sclerosol (Talc) may be used to treat pleural effusion, pneumothorax, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Sclerosol?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Sclerosol. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Sclerosol?
- Sclerosol is marketed by Sciarra Labs. You can see Sciarra Labs's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Sclerosol a brand-name or generic drug?
- Sclerosol is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Talc.
- Is Sclerosol available over the counter?
- No. Sclerosol is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Sclerosol come in?
- Sclerosol is currently marketed as spray/inhaler, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Sclerosol FDA-registered?
- Sclerosol is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020587. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
What people report to the FDA about TALC
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 569 reports naming TALC — the active ingredient in Sclerosol, and the FDA flagged 97% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- exposure to chemical pollution306 reports
- anxiety223 reports
- injury203 reports
- mesothelioma177 reports
- disability130 reports
- emotional distress92 reports
- quality of life decreased86 reports
- deformity78 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean TALC caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 26, 2026.
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