Simvastatin
NDC 63304-792

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Table of Contents
  1. Product Information
  2. Product Packages
  3. Product Characteristics
  4. What is NDC 63304-792?
  5. Simvastatin Uses
  6. Active Ingredients UNII Codes
  7. Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes
  8. NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk

Product Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

Simvastatin is a ANDA-approved product labeled by Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc.. Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It is supplied as a orange product. This product entry covers the primary NDC 63304-792 and 4 associated package configurations. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.

Primary Identification

NDC Product Code:
63304-792
Proprietary Name:
Simvastatin
Product Type: [3]
INACTIVATED PRODUCT and EXCLUDED the from NDC Directory
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Labeler & Regulatory Data

Labeler Name: [5]
Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Labeler Code:
63304
Product Label ID:
cdb54447-86a5-4924-a7de-ec170f86651d
FDA Application Number: [6]
ANDA076285
Marketing Category: [8]
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.

Marketing Timeline

Start Marketing Date: [9]
12-20-2006
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2018
Exclude Flag: [12]
I

Product Characteristics

Color(s):
ORANGE (C48331 - PEACH COLORED)
BROWN (C48332 - TAN COLORED)
RED (C48326 - BRICK RED COLORED)
Shape:
ROUND (C48348)
Size(s):
5 MM
6 MM
8 MM
11 MM
Imprint(s):
RX6
RX790
RX791
RX792
Score:
1

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Product Details

What is NDC 63304-792?

The NDC code 63304-792 is assigned by the FDA to the product Simvastatin. This pharmaceutical product is labeled by Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. and is currently categorized as listed product. In terms of distribution, this product is available in 4 different package configurations. The associated package NDC(s) include: 63304-792-10, 63304-792-30, 63304-792-50, 63304-792-90. 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?

Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Which are the associated UNII Codes?

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

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:

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:

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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".