Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Powder, For Solution
NDC 57896-490
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Product Information
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 is a ANDA-approved product labeled by Gericare Pharmaceuticals. This medication is used to treat occasional constipation. It is supplied as a white powder, for solution for oral administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 57896-490 and 5 associated package configurations. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
Primary Identification
NDC Product Code:
57896-490
Proprietary Name:
Polyethylene Glycol 3350
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Polyethylene Glycol 3350
Substance Name: [2]
Polyethylene Glycol 3350
NDC Directory Status:
Human Otc Drug
Product Type: [3]
ACTIVE PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
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Clinical Specifications
Dosage Form:
Powder, For Solution
- An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals, which, upon the addition of suitable vehicles, yields a solution.
Administration Route(s): [4]
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Labeler & Regulatory Data
Labeler Name: [5]
Labeler Code:
57896
Product Label ID:
FDA Application Number: [6]
ANDA203928
Marketing Category: [8]
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Marketing Timeline
Start Marketing Date: [9]
10-27-2022
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag: [12]
N
Product Characteristics
Color(s):
WHITE (C48325 - COLORLESS UPON DISSOLUTION)
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Product Details
What is NDC 57896-490?
The NDC code 57896-490 is assigned by the FDA to the product Polyethylene Glycol 3350. This pharmaceutical product is labeled by Gericare Pharmaceuticals and is currently categorized as listed product. The medication is a powder, for solution administered via oral route. In terms of distribution, this product is available in 5 different package configurations. The associated package NDC(s) include: 57896-490-03, 57896-490-07, 57896-490-14, 57896-490-30, 57896-490-45. 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?
This medication is used to treat occasional constipation. It works by holding water in the stool to soften the stool and increases the number of bowel movements. It is known as an osmotic-type laxative. This medication is also available without a prescription. If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. (See also Precautions.)
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.
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (UNII: G2M7P15E5P)
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (UNII: G2M7P15E5P) (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:
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)
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: 876193 - polyethylene glycol 3350 17 GM Powder for Oral Solution
- RxCUI: 876193 - polyethylene glycol 3350 17000 MG Powder for Oral Solution
Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?
A pharmacologic class is a group of drugs that share the same scientifically documented properties. The following is a list of the reported pharmacologic class(es) corresponding to the active ingredients of this product.
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Patient Education
Polyethylene Glycol 3350
Polyethylene glycol 3350 is used to treat occasional constipation. Polyethylene glycol 3350 is in a class of medications called osmotic laxatives. It works by causing water to be retained with the stool. This increases the number of bowel movements and softens the stool so it is easier to pass.
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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".
