Cromolyn Sodium
NDC 17478-291

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Table of Contents
  1. Product Information
  2. Product Packages
  3. What is NDC 17478-291?
  4. Cromolyn Sodium Uses
  5. Active Ingredients UNII Codes
  6. Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes
  7. NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk
  8. Patient Education

Product Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

Cromolyn Sodium is a ANDA-approved product labeled by Akorn. This medication is used to treat certain allergic eye conditions (vernal keratoconjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, vernal keratitis). It is supplied as a product. This product entry covers the primary NDC 17478-291 and its associated package configuration. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.

Primary Identification

NDC Product Code:
17478-291
Proprietary Name:
Cromolyn Sodium
Product Type: [3]
INACTIVATED PRODUCT and EXCLUDED the from NDC Directory
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Labeler & Regulatory Data

Labeler Name: [5]
Akorn
Labeler Code:
17478
Product Label ID:
e604ed4d-d8a7-4f65-a386-b4bd6137d987
FDA Application Number: [6]
ANDA074706
Marketing Category: [8]
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.

Marketing Timeline

Start Marketing Date: [9]
04-29-1998
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2023
Exclude Flag: [12]
I

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Product Details

What is NDC 17478-291?

The NDC code 17478-291 is assigned by the FDA to the product Cromolyn Sodium. This pharmaceutical product is labeled by Akorn and is currently categorized as listed product. In terms of distribution, this product is available in a single package configuration. The associated package NDC(s) include: 17478-291-11. Beyond standard identification, this entry provides technical data including pharmacologic classes, UNII ingredient references, and RxNorm cross-referencing for healthcare systems.

What are the uses of this product?

This medication is used to treat certain allergic eye conditions (vernal keratoconjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, vernal keratitis). It prevents itching of the eyes that can occur with these conditions. Cromolyn is known as a mast cell stabilizer. It works by blocking certain natural substances (histamine, SRS-A) that cause allergic symptoms.

Which are the associated UNII Codes?

The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:

Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?

The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:

What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?

RxNorm is a normalized naming system for generic and branded drugs that assigns unique concept identifier(s) known as RxCUIs to NDC products.The NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this produdct indicates multiple concept unique identifiers (RXCUIs) are associated with this product:

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Patient Education

Cromolyn Ophthalmic


Cromolyn ophthalmic is used to treat the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis (a condition in which the eyes become itchy, swollen, red, and teary when they are exposed to certain substances) and keratitis (a condition that causes swelling of the cornea [tissue in the front of the eye] that causes eye redness, pain, and tearing and changes in vision) in adults and children 4 years of age and older. Cromolyn is in a class of medications called mast cell stabilizers. It works by preventing the release of substances that cause inflammation (swelling) of the eyes.
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Product & Regulatory Definitions
What is the Labeler Name? Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.
What is the FDA Application Number? This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.
What is the Marketing Category? Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as NDA/ANDA/BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.
What is the Start Marketing Date? This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.
What is the Listing Expiration Date? This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the product labeler.
What is the NDC Exclude Flag? This field indicates whether the product has been removed/excluded from the NDC Directory for failure to respond to FDA"s requests for correction to deficient or non-compliant submissions, or because the listing certification is expired, or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA, or because it was discontinued by the labeler. Possible values in this field are: "D", "E", "I", "N", "U".