NDC 68151-5003 Amitiza

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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:
68151-5003
Proprietary Name:
Amitiza
Product Type: [3]
INACTIVATED PRODUCT and EXCLUDED the from NDC Directory
Labeler Name: [5]
Carilion Materials Management
Labeler Code:
68151
Start Marketing Date: [9]
01-31-2006
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2018
Exclude Flag: [12]
I
Code Structure:
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Product Characteristics

Color(s):
ORANGE (C48331)
Shape:
OVAL (C48345)
Size(s):
9 MM
Imprint(s):
SPI
Score:
1

Product Packages

NDC Code 68151-5003-6

Package Description: 1 CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED in 1 PACKAGE

Product Details

What is NDC 68151-5003?

The NDC code 68151-5003 is assigned by the FDA to the product Amitiza which is product labeled by Carilion Materials Management. The product's dosage form is . The product is distributed in a single package with assigned NDC code 68151-5003-6 1 capsule, gelatin coated in 1 package . 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 Amitiza?

This medication is used to treat certain types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation). Chronic idiopathic constipation has an unknown cause and is not due to diet, other diseases, or drugs. Lubiprostone is also used to treat constipation caused by opioid medications in people with ongoing pain due to medical conditions other than cancer. This medication may improve symptoms such as bloating and abdominal discomfort, improve stool texture, lessen the need to strain, and decrease the feeling of not completely relieving oneself. Lubiprostone belongs to a class of drugs known as chloride channel activators. It works by increasing the amount of fluid within your intestines, making the passage of stool easier.

Which are Amitiza UNII Codes?

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

Which are Amitiza 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 Amitiza?

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 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".