Active Ingredient Tolbutamide
Active Ingredient Details
What is Tolbutamide?
A sulphonylurea hypoglycemic agent with actions and uses similar to those of CHLORPROPAMIDE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p290)
What is the usage for Tolbutamide?
Tolbutamide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Tolbutamide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It works by causing the release of your body's natural insulin and may help to restore your body's proper response to insulin.
How many products in the NDC database contain Tolbutamide?
The NDC database has 6 products with the active ingredient Tolbutamide. The following table lists all the products that have this active ingredient.
NDC Products with Tolbutamide
| NDC | Proprietary Name | Non-Proprietary Name | Dosage Form | Route Name | Company Name | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46438-0002 | Proprietary Name: | Tolbutamide | Powder | Dipharma Francis Srl | ACTIVE | ||
| 46438-0002 | Proprietary Name: | Tolbutamide | Powder | Dipharma Francis Srl | ACTIVE | ||
| 46438-0002 | Proprietary Name: | Tolbutamide | Powder | Dipharma Francis Srl | ACTIVE | ||
| 46438-0002 | Proprietary Name: | Tolbutamide | Powder | Dipharma Francis Srl | ACTIVE | ||
| 46438-0650 | Proprietary Name: | Tolbutamide | Powder | Dipharma Francis Srl | ACTIVE | ||
| 52537-003 | Proprietary Name: | Tolbutamide | Powder | Kothari Phytochemicals International | ACTIVE |