Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate Powder
NDC 53183-7544

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Product Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate is a BULK INGREDIENT-approved product labeled by Sicor S.r.l.. Formoterol is used as a long-term (maintenance) treatment to prevent or decrease breathing problems caused by ongoing lung diseases (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema). It is supplied as a powder. This product entry covers the primary NDC 53183-7544 and its associated package configuration. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.

Primary Identification

NDC Product Code:
53183-7544
Proprietary Name:
Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate
Substance Name: [2]
Formoterol Fumarate
NDC Directory Status:
Bulk Ingredient
Product Type: [3]
UNFINISHED PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
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Clinical Specifications

Dosage Form:
Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.

Labeler & Regulatory Data

Labeler Name: [5]
Labeler Code:
53183
Marketing Category: [8]
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.

Marketing Timeline

Start Marketing Date: [9]
02-01-2008
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag: [12]
N
Unfinished Product: [13]
Yes

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Product Details

What is NDC 53183-7544?

The NDC code 53183-7544 is assigned by the FDA to the product Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate. It is commonly known by its generic name, formoterol fumarate dihydrate. This pharmaceutical product is labeled by Sicor S.r.l. and is currently categorized as listed product. The medication is a powder. In terms of distribution, this product is available in a single package configuration. The associated package NDC(s) include: 53183-7544-1. 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?

Formoterol is used as a long-term (maintenance) treatment to prevent or decrease breathing problems caused by ongoing lung diseases (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Formoterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting inhaled beta-agonists (LABAs). It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. This effect helps to reduce wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. This medication does not work right away and should not be used for sudden attacks of breathing trouble. Your doctor must prescribe a quick-relief inhaler (e.g., albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) for sudden shortness of breath while you are using formoterol. You should always have a quick-relief inhaler with you. This form of formoterol is not approved to treat asthma. People with asthma using long-acting inhaled beta agonists (such as formoterol) without also using an inhaled corticosteroid may have an increased risk of serious (sometimes fatal) breathing problems.

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.
  • FORMOTEROL FUMARATE 100 kg/100kg - An ADRENERGIC BETA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST with a prolonged duration of action. It is used to manage ASTHMA and in the treatment of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE.

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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 is the Labeler Name? Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.
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".
What is an Unfinished Product? This field indicates if the product is an unfinished drug. An unfinished drug is an active pharmaceutical ingredient either alone or with other ingredients that is not a finished drug product. Unfinished drugs are used to process other drugs or for drug compounding.