Fentanyl System Patch
NDC 47781-428
Product Information
Fentanyl System (fentanyl) is a ANDA-approved product labeled by Alvogen. This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). It is supplied as a patch for transdermal administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 47781-428 and its associated package configuration. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
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Product Details
What is NDC 47781-428?
What are the uses of this product?
What are Active Ingredients of this product?
- FENTANYL 100 ug/1 - A potent narcotic analgesic, abuse of which leads to habituation or addiction. It is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. Fentanyl is also used as an adjunct to general anesthetics, and as an anesthetic for induction and maintenance. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1078)
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- FENTANYL (UNII: UF599785JZ)
- FENTANYL (UNII: UF599785JZ) (Active Moiety)
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:
- METHYL LAURATE (UNII: 8IPS6BI6KW)
What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?
- RxCUI: 197696 - fentaNYL 75 MCG/HR 72HR Transdermal System
- RxCUI: 197696 - 72 HR fentanyl 0.075 MG/HR Transdermal System
- RxCUI: 197696 - fentanyl 75 MCG/HR 3 Day Transdermal Patch
- RxCUI: 197696 - fentanyl 75 MCG/HR 72HR Transdermal System
- RxCUI: 245134 - fentaNYL 25 MCG/HR 72HR Transdermal System
Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?
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Patient Education
Fentanyl Transdermal Patch
Fentanyl patches are used to relieve severe pain in people who are expected to need pain medication around the clock for a long time and who cannot be treated with other medications. Fentanyl is in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics. It works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain.
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Pain Relievers
Pain relievers are medicines that reduce or relieve headaches, sore muscles, arthritis, or other aches and pains. There are many different pain medicines, and each one has advantages and risks. Some types of pain respond better to certain medicines than others. Each person may also have a slightly different response to a pain reliever.
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are good for many types of pain. There are two main types of OTC pain medicines: acetaminophen (Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Aspirin, naproxen (Aleve), and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) are examples of OTC NSAIDs.
If OTC medicines don't relieve your pain, your doctor may prescribe something stronger. Many NSAIDs are also available at higher prescription doses. The most powerful pain relievers are opioids. They are very effective, but they can sometimes have serious side effects. There is also a risk of addiction. Because of the risks, you must use them only under a doctor's supervision.
There are many things you can do to help ease pain. Pain relievers are just one part of a pain treatment plan.
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