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Deoxycholic acid

Cytolytic Agent
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Deoxycholic acid is a cytolytic agent indicated for improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe convexity or fullness associated with submental fat in adults. It is available as injection for subcutaneous use. MedsAcross supplies Deoxycholic acid for export from India to licensed hospitals, importers and physicians acting for named patients, with the documents each country requires.

Information from the US FDA prescribing information, retrieved 12 November 2026. Not yet medically reviewed.How we review

Key facts

Pharmacological class
Cytolytic Agent, Decreased Cell Membrane Integrity
ATC classification
D11AX24 Deoxycholic acid · Other skin treatments, subgroup D11A, subgroup D11AX
US FDA first approval
29 April 2015
EU status
Not recorded
Orphan designation
Not recorded
WHO essential medicine
Not recorded
India (CDSCO)
Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists
Routes
Subcutaneous
Dosage forms
Injection
Identifiers
UNII 005990WHZZRxCUI 3194CAS 83-44-3DrugBank DB03619Q425680

Clinical information

From the regulator-approved product information. Each section names its source.

Uses

KYBELLA ® is indicated for improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe convexity or fullness associated with submental fat in adults. Limitations of U se KYBELLA is not approved for the treatment of subcutaneous fat outside the submental region, and such use is not recommended. KYBELLA is a cytolytic drug indicated for improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe convexity or fullness associated with submental fat in adults. Limit ation s of Use KYBELLA is not approved for the treatment of subcutaneous fat outside the submental region, and such use is not recommended.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

How it works

KYBELLA is a cytolytic drug, which when injected into submental fat - in patients with moderate to severe convexity or fullness associated with submental fat - physically destroys the cell membrane causing lysis.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Dosing overview

Inject KYBELLA into subcutaneous fat tissue in the submental area using an area-adjusted dose of 2 mg/cm 2 (a single treatment of up to 100 mg (up to a total of 10 mL)) that consists of up to a maximum of 50 subcutaneous injections, (2 mg (0.2 mL)) each, spaced 1 cm apart. Up to 6 single treatments may be administered at intervals no less than 1-month apart. Consider use of ice/cold packs, topical and/or injectable local anesthesia (e.g., lidocaine) to enhance patient comfort. Outline the planned KYBELLA treatment area with a surgical pen and apply a 1 cm injection grid to mark the injection sites. See Full Prescribing Information for additional administration instructions. Figure 1. Avoid the Marginal Mandibular Nerve Area Figure 2. Sagittal View of Platysma Area Figure 3. Injection Pattern

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Contraindications

KYBELLA is contraindicated in patients with an infection in the injection area. KYBELLA is contraindicated in patients with an infection at the injection area.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Warnings and precautions

AND PR E CAUTIONS Marginal Mandibular Nerve Injury: Follow injection technique and do not inject KYBELLA into or in close proximity to the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve to avoid this injury. Dysphagia: May occur with KYBELLA use. Avoid use in patients with pre-existing dysphagia because use may exacerbate the condition. Injection Site Reactions: Hematoma/Bruising: Use KYBELLA with caution in patients with bleeding abnormalities (e.g., taking antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy). Alopecia: Consider withholding subsequent KYBELLA treatments until resolution. Ulceration, Necrosis, Nodule, Mass, and Infection: Discontinue KYBELLA if patients develop injection site ulceration, necrosis, nodule, mass, or infection after KYBELLA administration.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Side effects

The most common adverse reactions (>20% of subjects) include injection site edema/swelling, hematoma, pain, numbness, erythema and induration. 6. 1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, the adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. In two double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials 513 subjects were treated with KYBELLA and 506 subjects were treated with placebo. Subjects received up to 6 treatments at least 1 month apart and were followed for up to 6 months after the last received treatment. The most commonly reported adverse reactions are listed below ( Table 1 ). Table 1.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Storage

Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions are permitted between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F).

Source: US FDA prescribing information

For healthcare professionals and buyers. This is not medical advice. Treatment decisions belong to the prescriber.

All presentations

1 presentations of Deoxycholic acid, sorted by availability.

MedicineManufacturerRegisterAvailability
Kybella 20 mg/2 mL injectionSubcutaneousKythera BiopharmaceuticalsUS FDAAvailable on request

Brands by market

1 brand names across 1 markets.

Brand names by country

United States

Manufacturers

Regulatory status

Approval facts from US FDA, EMA and CDSCO data, and registration status by country where we hold register data.

RegisterStatusSource
US FDAFirst approved 29 April 2015Drugs@FDA
EU (EMA)Not recorded—
India (CDSCO)Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists—
United StatesRegisteredUS FDA (NDC directory, openFDA)Checked 12 November 2026

Questions and answers

Is Deoxycholic acid available for export from India?

Yes, on request. MedsAcross lists 1 presentations of Deoxycholic acid and sources them for licensed hospitals, importers and physicians against valid import documents.

What brand names does Deoxycholic acid have?

The catalogue lists 1 brand names for Deoxycholic acid, including Kybella.

Is Deoxycholic acid approved by the US FDA?

Yes. The US FDA first approved Deoxycholic acid on 29 April 2015, according to Drugs@FDA.

Does Deoxycholic acid need cold chain shipping?

No listed presentation of Deoxycholic acid is recorded as needing a cold chain. Storage conditions are shown on each presentation page.

Which ATC class is Deoxycholic acid in?

Deoxycholic acid is classified under ATC code D11AX24 (Deoxycholic acid).

References

  1. KYBELLA prescribing information (Kythera Biopharmaceuticals). U.S. National Library of Medicine, DailyMed. Retrieved 11 September 2026

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