Albuterol Sulfate Inhalant
NDC 76282-679
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Product Information
Albuterol Sulfate is a ANDA-approved product labeled by Exelan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. It is supplied as a inhalant for respiratory (inhalation) administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 76282-679 and its associated package configuration. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
Primary Identification
NDC Product Code:
76282-679
Proprietary Name:
Albuterol Sulfate
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Albuterol Sulfate
Substance Name: [2]
Albuterol Sulfate
NDC Directory Status:
Human Prescription Drug
Product Type: [3]
ACTIVE PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
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Clinical Specifications
Dosage Form:
Inhalant
- A special class of inhalations consisting of a drug or combination of drugs, that by virtue of their high vapor pressure can be carried by an air current into the nasal passage where they exert their effect; the container from which the inhalant generally is administered is known as an inhaler.
Administration Route(s): [4]
Respiratory (inhalation) - Administration within the respiratory tract by inhaling orally or nasally for local or systemic effect.
Labeler & Regulatory Data
Labeler Name: [5]
Labeler Code:
76282
Product Label ID:
FDA Application Number: [6]
ANDA209959
Marketing Category: [8]
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Marketing Timeline
Start Marketing Date: [9]
10-04-2021
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag: [12]
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Product Details
What is NDC 76282-679?
The NDC code 76282-679 is assigned by the FDA to the product Albuterol Sulfate. This pharmaceutical product is labeled by Exelan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and is currently categorized as listed product. The medication is a inhalant administered via respiratory (inhalation) route. In terms of distribution, this product is available in a single package configuration. The associated package NDC(s) include: 76282-679-42. 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?
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.
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.
- ALBUTEROL SULFATE 90 ug/1 - A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol.
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- ALBUTEROL SULFATE (UNII: 021SEF3731)
- ALBUTEROL (UNII: QF8SVZ843E) (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:
- OLEIC ACID (UNII: 2UMI9U37CP)
- 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: 2123111 - albuterol 90 MCG/INHAL Metered Dose Inhaler, 200 Actuations, generic for Proventil
- RxCUI: 2123111 - NDA020503 200 ACTUAT albuterol 0.09 MG/ACTUAT Metered Dose Inhaler
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
Albuterol Oral Inhalation
Albuterol is used to prevent and treat difficulty breathing, wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness caused by lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways). Albuterol inhalation aerosol and powder for oral inhalation is also used to prevent breathing difficulties during exercise. Albuterol inhalation aerosol (Proair HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA) is used in adults and children 4 years of age and older. Albuterol powder for oral inhalation (Proair Respiclick) is used in children 12 years of age and older. Albuterol solution for oral inhalation is used in adults and children 2 years of age and older. Albuterol is in a class of medications called bronchodilators. It works by relaxing and opening air passages to the lungs to make breathing easier.
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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".
