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Active Ingredient Propylthiouracil

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What is Propylthiouracil?

A thiourea antithyroid agent. Propythiouracil inhibits the synthesis of thyroxine and inhibits the peripheral conversion of throxine to tri-iodothyronine. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopeoia, 30th ed, p534)

What is the usage for Propylthiouracil?

Propylthiouracil is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). It works by stopping the thyroid gland from making too much thyroid hormone. This medication is not recommended for use in children.

How many products in the NDC database contain Propylthiouracil?

The NDC database has 16 products with the active ingredient Propylthiouracil. The following table lists all the products that have this active ingredient.

NDC Products with Propylthiouracil

NDC Proprietary Name Non-Proprietary Name Dosage Form Route Name Company Name Status
0228-2348Proprietary Name: Propylthiouracil PropylthiouracilTabletOralActavis Pharma, Inc.ACTIVE
0480-9242Proprietary Name: Propylthiouracil PropylthiouracilTabletOralTeva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.ACTIVE
0480-9242Proprietary Name: PropylthiouracilTabletTeva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.ACTIVE
0480-9242Proprietary Name: Propylthiouracil PropylthiouracilTabletOralTeva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.ACTIVE
0480-9242Proprietary Name: PropylthiouracilTabletTeva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.ACTIVE
20012-0001Proprietary Name: PropylthiouracilPowderHerbrand Pharmachemicals GmbhACTIVE
33342-314Proprietary Name: Propylthiouracil PropylthiouracilTabletOralMacleods Pharmaceuticals LimitedACTIVE
49452-6112Proprietary Name: PropylthiouracilPowderSpectrum Laboratory Products, Inc.ACTIVE
59348-0013Proprietary Name: PropylthiouracilPowderNantong Jinghua Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.ACTIVE
62135-606Proprietary Name: Propylthiouracil PropylthiouracilTabletOralChartwell Rx, LlcACTIVE
65319-1059Proprietary Name: PropylthiouracilPowderChemische Fabrik Berg GmbhACTIVE
67253-651Proprietary Name: Propylthiouracil PropylthiouracilTabletOralEndo Usa, Inc.ACTIVE
68084-964Proprietary Name: Propylthiouracil PropylthiouracilTabletOralAmerican Health PackagingACTIVE
68084-964Proprietary Name: Propylthiouracil American Health Packaging
70752-171Proprietary Name: Propylthiouracil PropylthiouracilTabletOralQuagen Pharmaceuticals LlcACTIVE
72162-2072Proprietary Name: Propylthiouracil PropylthiouracilTabletOralBryant Ranch PrepackACTIVE
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