Alvesco
NDC 54868-5989
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Product Information
This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.
Alvesco is a NDA-approved product labeled by Physicians Total Care, Inc.. Ciclesonide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. It is supplied as a product. This product entry covers the primary NDC 54868-5989 and its associated package configuration. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
Primary Identification
NDC Product Code:
54868-5989
Proprietary Name:
Alvesco
Product Type: [3]
INACTIVATED PRODUCT and EXCLUDED the from NDC Directory
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Labeler & Regulatory Data
Labeler Name: [5]
Labeler Code:
54868
Product Label ID:
FDA Application Number: [6]
NDA021658
Marketing Category: [8]
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Marketing Timeline
Start Marketing Date: [9]
02-19-2009
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2017
Exclude Flag: [12]
I
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Product Details
What is NDC 54868-5989?
The NDC code 54868-5989 is assigned by the FDA to the product Alvesco. This pharmaceutical product is labeled by Physicians Total Care, Inc. and is currently categorized as listed product. In terms of distribution, this product is available in a single package configuration. The associated package NDC(s) include: 54868-5989-0. 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?
Ciclesonide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Controlling asthma symptoms may decrease time lost from work or school. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the swelling of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. This medication must be taken regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. Keep track of how often you need to use your quick-relief inhaler, and tell your doctor. If your quick-relief inhaler does not seem to work as well, if you need to use more than usual of your quick-relief inhaler for 2 or more days in a row, or if you need to use more than one full canister of your quick-relief inhaler over a 2-month period, seek immediate medical attention.
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- CICLESONIDE (UNII: S59502J185)
- CICLESONIDE (UNII: S59502J185) (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:
- NORFLURANE (UNII: DH9E53K1Y8)
- ALCOHOL (UNII: 3K9958V90M)
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: 799034 - ciclesonide 160 MCG/INHAL Metered Dose Inhaler, 60 Actuations
- RxCUI: 799034 - 60 ACTUAT ciclesonide 0.16 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler
- RxCUI: 799034 - ciclesonide 160 MCG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler, 60 ACTUAT
- RxCUI: 799037 - Alvesco 160 MCG/INHAL Metered Dose Inhaler, 60 Actuations
- RxCUI: 799037 - 60 ACTUAT ciclesonide 0.16 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler [Alvesco]
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Product & Regulatory Definitions
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".
