NDC 50090-1091 Alendronate Sodium

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Product Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.
NDC Product Code:
50090-1091
Proprietary Name:
Alendronate Sodium
Product Type: [3]
INACTIVATED PRODUCT and EXCLUDED the from NDC Directory
Labeler Name: [5]
A-s Medication Solutions
Labeler Code:
50090
Start Marketing Date: [9]
10-23-2009
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2019
Exclude Flag: [12]
I
Code Structure:
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Product Characteristics

Color(s):
WHITE (C48325 - WHITE TO OFF-WHITE)
Shape:
OVAL (C48345)
Size(s):
11 MM
Imprint(s):
AN35
Score:
1

Product Packages

NDC Code 50090-1091-0

Package Description: 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE / 4 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK

Product Details

What is NDC 50090-1091?

The NDC code 50090-1091 is assigned by the FDA to the product Alendronate Sodium which is product labeled by A-s Medication Solutions. The product's dosage form is . The product is distributed in a single package with assigned NDC code 50090-1091-0 1 blister pack in 1 box, unit-dose / 4 tablet in 1 blister pack. 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 Alendronate Sodium?

Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates.

Which are Alendronate Sodium UNII Codes?

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

Which are Alendronate Sodium 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 Alendronate Sodium?

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

Alendronate


Alendronate is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis (a condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) in women who have undergone menopause (''change of life,'' end of menstrual periods) and to treat osteoporosis in men. Alendronate is also used to treat osteoporosis in men and women who are taking corticosteroids (a type of medication that may cause osteoporosis in some patients). Alendronate is also used to treat Paget's disease of bone (a condition in which the bones are soft and weak and may be deformed, painful, or easily broken). Alendronate is in a class of medications called bisphosphonates. It works by preventing bone breakdown and increasing bone density (thickness).
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Product Footnotes

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

[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".