NDC 54868-5558 Fortamet

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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:
54868-5558
Proprietary Name:
Fortamet
Product Type: [3]
INACTIVATED PRODUCT and EXCLUDED the from NDC Directory
Labeler Name: [5]
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Labeler Code:
54868
Start Marketing Date: [9]
03-24-2006
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2017
Exclude Flag: [12]
I
Code Structure:
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Product Characteristics

Color(s):
WHITE (C48325 - WHITE)
Shape:
ROUND (C48348)
Size(s):
12 MM
Imprint(s):
574
Score:
1

Product Packages

NDC Code 54868-5558-0

Package Description: 60 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE

NDC Code 54868-5558-1

Package Description: 90 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE

Product Details

What is NDC 54868-5558?

The NDC code 54868-5558 is assigned by the FDA to the product Fortamet which is product labeled by Physicians Total Care, Inc.. The product's dosage form is . The product is distributed in 2 packages with assigned NDC codes 54868-5558-0 60 tablet, extended release in 1 bottle , 54868-5558-1 90 tablet, extended release in 1 bottle . 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 Fortamet?

Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb.

Which are Fortamet UNII Codes?

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

Which are Fortamet 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 Fortamet?

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: 1807894 - metFORMIN HCl 1000 MG Osmotic 24HR Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1807894 - Osmotic 24 HR metformin hydrochloride 1000 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1807894 - metformin HCl 1000 MG Osmotic 24 HR Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1807917 - metFORMIN HCl 500 MG Osmotic 24HR Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1807917 - Osmotic 24 HR metformin hydrochloride 500 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet

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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".