Melox Liquid
NDC 27854-117

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Table of Contents
  1. Product Information
  2. Product Packages
  3. What is NDC 27854-117?
  4. Melox Uses
  5. Active Ingredients
  6. Active Ingredients UNII Codes
  7. Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes
  8. NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk
  9. Pharmacologic Classes

Product Information

Melox (aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone) is a OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG-approved product labeled by Belmora Llc. This medication is typically used as a calculi dissolution agent [epc]. It is supplied as a liquid for oral administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 27854-117 and its associated package configuration. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.

Primary Identification

NDC Product Code:
27854-117
Proprietary Name:
Melox
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone
Substance Name: [2]
Aluminum Hydroxide; Magnesium Hydroxide; Dimethicone
NDC Directory Status:
Human Otc Drug
Product Type: [3]
ACTIVE PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
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Clinical Specifications

Dosage Form:
Liquid - A dosage form consisting of a pure chemical in its liquid1 state. This dosage form term should not be applied to solutions.
Administration Route(s): [4]
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.

Labeler & Regulatory Data

Labeler Name: [5]
Belmora Llc
Labeler Code:
27854
Product Label ID:
bfc78d44-dc90-4f69-85af-a23dd70c68d2
FDA Application Number: [6]
M001
Marketing Category: [8]
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Marketing Timeline

Start Marketing Date: [9]
05-01-2023
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag: [12]
N

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Product Details

What is NDC 27854-117?

The NDC code 27854-117 is assigned by the FDA to the product Melox. It is commonly known by its generic name, aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone. This pharmaceutical product is labeled by Belmora Llc and is currently categorized as listed product. The medication is a liquid administered via oral route. In terms of distribution, this product is available in a single package configuration. The associated package NDC(s) include: 27854-117-01. 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?

• shake well before use • adults and children 12 years and older: take 10 - 20 mL four times a day, or as directed by a doctor • children under 12 years: consult a doctor • mL = milliliter

What are Active Ingredients of this product?

An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
  • ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE 400 mg/10mL - A compound with many biomedical applications: as a gastric antacid, an antiperspirant, in dentifrices, as an emulsifier, as an adjuvant in bacterins and vaccines, in water purification, etc.
  • MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 40 mg/10mL - An inorganic compound that occurs in nature as the mineral brucite. It acts as an antacid with cathartic effects.
  • DIMETHICONE 400 mg/10mL - a linear silicone; an ingredient of SIMETHICONE; lotion of dimeticone in a volatile silicone base has been used to treat LICE

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:
  • RxCUI: 307746 - aluminum hydroxide 200 MG / magnesium hydroxide 200 MG / simethicone 20 MG in 5 mL Oral Suspension
  • RxCUI: 307746 - aluminum hydroxide 40 MG/ML / magnesium hydroxide 40 MG/ML / simethicone 4 MG/ML Oral Suspension
  • RxCUI: 307746 - aluminum hydroxide 1200 MG / milk of magnesia 1200 MG / dimethicone 120 MG per 30 ML Oral Suspension
  • RxCUI: 307746 - aluminum hydroxide 200 MG / milk of magnesia 200 MG / dimethicone 20 MG per 5 ML Oral Suspension
  • RxCUI: 307746 - aluminum hydroxide 400 MG / milk of magnesia 400 MG / dimethicone 40 MG per 10 ML Oral Suspension

Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?

A pharmacologic class is a group of drugs that share the same scientifically documented properties. The following is a list of the reported pharmacologic class(es) corresponding to the active ingredients of this product.

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Product & Regulatory Definitions
What is the Non-Proprietary Name? The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.
What is the Substance Name? An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
What kind of product is this? Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human Over the Counter Drug. This data element matches the “Document Type” field of the Structured Product Listing.
What are the Administration Routes? The translation of the route code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration.
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".