Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Liquid
NDC 49643-168

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Table of Contents
  1. Product Information
  2. Product Packages
  3. What is NDC 49643-168?
  4. Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Uses
  5. Active Ingredients
  6. Active Ingredients UNII Codes
  7. Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes
  8. NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk
  9. Pharmacologic Classes

Product Information

Saccharomyces Cerevisiae is a BLA-approved product labeled by Allermed Laboratories, Inc.. This medication is typically used as a allergens [cs]. It is supplied as a liquid for percutaneous; subcutaneous administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 49643-168 and 4 associated package configurations. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.

Primary Identification

NDC Product Code:
49643-168
Proprietary Name:
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae
Substance Name: [2]
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae
NDC Directory Status:
Non-standardized Allergenic
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]
  • Percutaneous - Administration through the skin.
  • Subcutaneous - Administration beneath the skin; hypodermic. Synonymous with the term SUBDERMAL.

Labeler & Regulatory Data

Labeler Name: [5]
Allermed Laboratories, Inc.
Labeler Code:
49643
Product Label ID:
3fcd2d66-dea7-0ea4-e054-00144ff8d46c
FDA Application Number: [6]
BLA102211
Marketing Category: [8]
BLA - A product marketed under an approved Biologic License Application.

Marketing Timeline

Start Marketing Date: [9]
03-12-1974
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag: [12]
N

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Product Details

What is NDC 49643-168?

The NDC code 49643-168 is assigned by the FDA to the product Saccharomyces Cerevisiae. This pharmaceutical product is labeled by Allermed Laboratories, Inc. and is currently categorized as listed product. The medication is a liquid administered via percutaneous; subcutaneous route. In terms of distribution, this product is available in 4 different package configurations. The associated package NDC(s) include: 49643-168-05, 49643-168-10, 49643-168-30, 49643-168-50. 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?

Allergenic extract may be used as a diagnostic skin test reagent in persons suspected of being sensitive to the allergenic source material from which the extract is made. Skin tests should be used in conjunction with a thorough allergic history to establish the relevance of a given allergen in the etiology of allergic disease. 4,5,6 Immunotherapy with allergenic extract is indicated in persons suffering from allergic rhinitis, bronchitis, conjunctivitis, urticaria and asthma. The therapeutic efficacy of allergenic extract has been proven in ragweed, grass, and mountain cedar pollinosis, cat-induced asthma and hypersensitivity to hymenoptera venoms. 7-12 Immunotherapy may be used along with or exclusive of antihistamines and other medications used to control allergic symptoms.

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.
  • SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE .1 g/mL - A species of the genus SACCHAROMYCES, family Saccharomycetaceae, order Saccharomycetales, known as baker's or brewer's yeast. The dried form is used as a dietary supplement.

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: 1014388 - Bermuda grass smut allergenic extract 50 MG/mL Injectable Solution
  • RxCUI: 1014388 - Bermuda grass smut allergenic extract 50 MG/ML Injectable Solution
  • RxCUI: 1014388 - Bermuda grass smut extract 0.05 GM/ML Injectable Solution
  • RxCUI: 1014388 - Ustilago cynodontis extract 0.05 GM/ML Injectable Solution
  • RxCUI: 1014388 - Ustilago cynodontis extract 50 MG/ML Injectable Solution

Which are the Pharmacologic Classes 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".