FDA pharmacologic class
Surfactant
3 medicines are in FDA's class of surfactants: beractant (Survanta), calfactant (Infasurf) and poractant alfa (Curosurf). 0 of the 3 are listed from generic labelers (FDA NDC Directory, October 8, 2026).
Which medicines are surfactant?
| Medicine | Brand names | Generic labelers (all forms) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage | Recalls since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beractant | Survanta | none listed | n/a | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Calfactant | Infasurf | none listed | n/a | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Poractant alfa | Curosurf | none listed | n/a | No | No current entry | 1 |
Source: FDA Established Pharmacologic Class (NDC Directory, openFDA); CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA shortages and recalls (FDA files October 8, 2026)