Propylthiouracil Tablet
NDC 67253-651
Product Information
Propylthiouracil is a NDA-approved product labeled by Endo Usa, Inc.. Propylthiouracil is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). It is supplied as a white tablet for oral administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 67253-651 and 2 associated package configurations. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
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Product Details
What is NDC 67253-651?
What are the uses of this product?
What are Active Ingredients of this product?
- PROPYLTHIOURACIL 50 mg/1 - A thiourea antithyroid agent. Propythiouracil inhibits the synthesis of thyroxine and inhibits the peripheral conversion of throxine to tri-iodothyronine. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopeoia, 30th ed, p534)
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- PROPYLTHIOURACIL (UNII: 721M9407IY)
- PROPYLTHIOURACIL (UNII: 721M9407IY) (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:
- CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
- DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0)
- MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
- SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)
- SODIUM GLYCOLATE (UNII: B75E535IMI)
- STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)
What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?
- RxCUI: 198175 - propylthiouracil 50 MG Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 198175 - PTU 50 MG Oral Tablet
Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?
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Patient Education
Propylthiouracil
Propylthiouracil is used to treat hyperthyroidism (a condition that occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, speeding the body's metabolism, and causing certain symptoms) in adults and children 6 years of age or older. Propylthiouracil is in a class of medications called antithyroid agents. It works by stopping the thyroid gland from making thyroid hormone.
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