Active Ingredient Fidaxomicin
Active Ingredient Details
What is Fidaxomicin?
A narrow-spectrum macrolide antibacterial agent that is used in the treatment of diarrhea associated with CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE INFECTION.
What is the usage for Fidaxomicin?
This medication is used to treat a severe intestinal condition (C. difficile-associated diarrhea) due to a certain type of bacteria. This condition may rarely occur after taking antibiotics. Symptoms include diarrhea that doesn't stop, stomach/abdominal pain or cramping, and blood/mucus in your stool. Fidaxomicin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of this bacteria. This antibiotic works in the intestines and is not absorbed by your body. It should only be used to treat this type of intestinal bacterial infection. It will not work for other types of infections, including viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
How many products in the NDC database contain Fidaxomicin?
The NDC database has 6 products with the active ingredient Fidaxomicin. The following table lists all the products that have this active ingredient.
NDC Products with Fidaxomicin
| NDC | Proprietary Name | Non-Proprietary Name | Dosage Form | Route Name | Company Name | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51846-1054 | Proprietary Name: | Fidaxomycin | Powder | Teva Pharmaceutical Works Private Limited Company | ACTIVE | ||
| 52015-080 | Proprietary Name: Dificid | Fidaxomicin | Tablet, Film Coated | Oral | Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc | ACTIVE | |
| 52015-700 | Proprietary Name: Dificid | Fidaxomicin | Granule, For Suspension | Oral | Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc | ACTIVE | |
| 55500-0007 | Proprietary Name: | Fidaxomicin | Powder | North China Pharmaceutical Huasheng Co. Ltd. | ACTIVE | ||
| 62227-003 | Proprietary Name: | Fidaxomicin | Powder | Brightgene Bio-medical Technology Co., Ltd. | ACTIVE | ||
| 65727-027 | Proprietary Name: | Fidaxomicin | Powder | Biocon Limited | ACTIVE |