Legal status by country
Is Bromantane legal?
Written by Aaron CuhaReviewed Sep 2026
How Bromantane is classified in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada, side by side. Each country has its own page with a direct answer, the regulator's approval status and what the classification means in practice.
All four countries, side by side
| Attribute | United States · FDA | United Kingdom · MHRA | Australia · TGA | Canada · Health Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Not approved | Not approved | Not approved | Not approved |
| Classification | Not approved; research use only | Not licensed | Not approved | Not approved |
| Note | No FDA approval and no FDA label. Prohibited in-competition for athletes: bromantan appears on the 2026 WADA Prohibited List under S6.A, non-specified stimulants. | No MHRA licence. Same WADA in-competition prohibition applies to tested athletes. | Not registered with the TGA. Same WADA in-competition prohibition applies to tested athletes. | No Health Canada authorisation. Same WADA in-competition prohibition applies to tested athletes. |
US FDA status: Not approved by the FDA for any indication, and no FDA label exists. It is registered and marketed in Russia for asthenia under the name Ladasten. Sold in the United States and elsewhere as a research chemical or an unapproved nootropic supplement.. Reviewed Sep 2026.
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General information current as of Sep 2026, not legal advice. Classifications change; confirm with the regulator or a lawyer for a specific situation. Educational use only. This database summarizes published research. It is not medical advice and contains no dosing protocols or recommendations for personal use. The Longevity Archive has no vendor relationships.