NDC 43353-279 Valproic Acid

Capsule, Liquid Filled Oral - View Dosage, Usage, Ingredients, Routes, UNII

Product Information

NDC Product Code:
43353-279
Proprietary Name:
Valproic Acid
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Valproic Acid
Substance Name: [2]
Valproic Acid
NDC Directory Status:
Human Prescription Drug
Product Type: [3]
ACTIVE PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
Dosage Form:
Capsule, Liquid Filled - A solid dosage form in which the drug is enclosed within a soluble, gelatin shell which is plasticized by the addition of a polyol, such as sorbitol or glycerin, and is therefore of a somewhat thicker consistency than that of a hard shell capsule; typically, the active ingredients are dissolved or suspended in a liquid vehicle.
Administration Route(s): [4]
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Labeler Name: [5]
    Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, Llc
    Labeler Code:
    43353
    FDA Application Number: [6]
    ANDA073484
    Marketing Category: [8]
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date: [9]
    07-15-2016
    Listing Expiration Date: [11]
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag: [12]
    N
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    Product Characteristics

    Color(s):
    WHITE (C48325)
    Shape:
    OVAL (C48345)
    Size(s):
    19 MM
    Imprint(s):
    PA2120
    Score:
    1

    Product Packages

    NDC Code 43353-279-53

    Package Description: 60 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

    NDC Code 43353-279-60

    Package Description: 90 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

    NDC Code 43353-279-70

    Package Description: 120 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

    NDC Code 43353-279-80

    Package Description: 180 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

    NDC Code 43353-279-90

    Package Description: 240 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

    NDC Code 43353-279-94

    Package Description: 360 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

    Product Details

    What is NDC 43353-279?

    The NDC code 43353-279 is assigned by the FDA to the product Valproic Acid which is a human prescription drug product labeled by Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, Llc. The product's dosage form is capsule, liquid filled and is administered via oral form. The product is distributed in 6 packages with assigned NDC codes 43353-279-53 60 capsule, liquid filled in 1 bottle, plastic , 43353-279-60 90 capsule, liquid filled in 1 bottle, plastic , 43353-279-70 120 capsule, liquid filled in 1 bottle, plastic , 43353-279-80 180 capsule, liquid filled in 1 bottle, plastic , 43353-279-90 240 capsule, liquid filled in 1 bottle, plastic , 43353-279-94 360 capsule, liquid filled in 1 bottle, plastic . This page includes all the important details about this product, including active and inactive ingredients, pharmagologic classes, product uses and characteristics, UNII information and RxNorm crosswalk.

    What are the uses for Valproic Acid?

    This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

    What are Valproic Acid Active Ingredients?

    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.
    • VALPROIC ACID 250 mg/1 - A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.

    Which are Valproic Acid UNII Codes?

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

    Which are Valproic Acid Inactive Ingredients 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 Valproic Acid?

    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:

    Which are the Pharmacologic Classes for Valproic Acid?

    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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    Patient Education

    Valproic Acid


    Valproic acid is used alone or with other medications to treat certain types of seizures. Valproic acid is also used to treat mania (episodes of frenzied, abnormally excited mood) in people with bipolar disorder (manic-depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression, episodes of mania, and other abnormal moods). It is also used to prevent migraine headaches but not to relieve headaches that have already begun. Valproic acid is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. It works by increasing the amount of a certain natural substance in the brain.
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    Product Footnotes

    [1] 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.

    [2] 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.

    [3] 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.

    [4] What are the Administration Routes? - The translation of the route code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration.

    [5] What is the Labeler Name? - Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.

    [6] 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.

    [8] 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.

    [9] What is the Start Marketing Date? - This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.

    [11] 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.

    [12] 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 ("Y"), or because the listing certification is expired ("E"), or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA ("I"). Values = "Y", "N", "E", or "I".