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NDC 83027-0091 Metex

Plantago Major,Lycopodium Clavatum,Arsenicum Album,Cadmium Metallicum,Chromium - View Dosage, Usage, Ingredients, Routes, UNII

Table of Contents

  1. Product Information
  2. Product Packages
  3. What is NDC 83027-0091?
  4. Metex Uses
  5. Active Ingredients
  6. Active Ingredients UNII Codes
  7. Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes
  8. Pharmacologic Classes

Product Information

NDC Product Code:
83027-0091
Proprietary Name:
Metex
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Plantago Major, Lycopodium Clavatum, Arsenicum Album, Cadmium Metallicum, Chromium (metallicum), Cuprum Metallicum, Mercurius Vivus, Niccolum Metallicum, Plumbum Metallicum, Zincum Metallicum
Substance Name: [2]
Arsenic Trioxide; Cadmium; Chromium; Copper; Lead; Lycopodium Clavatum Spore; Mercury; Nickel; Plantago Major Whole; Zinc
NDC Directory Status:
Human Otc Drug
Product Type: [3]
ACTIVE PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
Dosage Form:
Spray - A liquid minutely divided as by a jet of air or steam.
Administration Route(s): [4]
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Labeler Name: [5]
    Nutritional Specialties, Inc.
    Labeler Code:
    83027
    Product Label ID:
    4e41d9f5-380a-42b8-8a11-56cf2df30118
    Marketing Category: [8]
    UNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC - A category specifying that a product is marketed as unapproved homeopathic product.
    Start Marketing Date: [9]
    07-11-2023
    Listing Expiration Date: [11]
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag: [12]
    N
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    Product Details

    What is NDC 83027-0091?

    The NDC code 83027-0091 is assigned by the FDA to the product Metex which is a human over the counter drug product labeled by Nutritional Specialties, Inc.. The generic name of Metex is plantago major, lycopodium clavatum, arsenicum album, cadmium metallicum, chromium (metallicum), cuprum metallicum, mercurius vivus, niccolum metallicum, plumbum metallicum, zincum metallicum. The product's dosage form is spray and is administered via oral form. The product is distributed in a single package with assigned NDC code 83027-0091-1 60 ml in 1 bottle, spray . 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 Metex?

    Adults: 2 to 3 sprays orally, three times daily. Children under twelve one half adult dosage. Do not take within 15 minutes of consuming food, beverage or brushing teeth. Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years of age.

    What are Metex Active Ingredients?

    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.
    • ARSENIC TRIOXIDE 30 [hp_X]/mL - An inorganic compound with the chemical formula As2O3 that is used for the treatment of ACUTE PROMYELOCYTIC LEUKEMIA in patients who have relapsed from, or are resistant to, conventional drug therapy.
    • CADMIUM 30 [hp_X]/mL - An element with atomic symbol Cd, atomic number 48, and atomic weight 112.41. It is a metal and ingestion will lead to CADMIUM POISONING.
    • CHROMIUM 30 [hp_X]/mL - A trace element that plays a role in glucose metabolism. It has the atomic symbol Cr, atomic number 24, and atomic weight 52. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP85-002,1985), chromium and some of its compounds have been listed as known carcinogens.
    • COPPER 30 [hp_X]/mL - A heavy metal trace element with the atomic symbol Cu, atomic number 29, and atomic weight 63.55.
    • LEAD 30 [hp_X]/mL - A soft, grayish metal with poisonous salts; atomic number 82, atomic weight 207.2, symbol Pb.
    • LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM SPORE 6 [hp_X]/mL
    • MERCURY 30 [hp_X]/mL - A silver metallic element that exists as a liquid at room temperature. It has the atomic symbol Hg (from hydrargyrum, liquid silver), atomic number 80, and atomic weight 200.59. Mercury is used in many industrial applications and its salts have been employed therapeutically as purgatives, antisyphilitics, disinfectants, and astringents. It can be absorbed through the skin and mucous membranes which leads to MERCURY POISONING. Because of its toxicity, the clinical use of mercury and mercurials is diminishing.
    • NICKEL 30 [hp_X]/mL - A trace element with the atomic symbol Ni, atomic number 28, and atomic weight 58.69. It is a cofactor of the enzyme UREASE.
    • PLANTAGO MAJOR WHOLE 3 [hp_X]/mL
    • ZINC 30 [hp_X]/mL - A metallic element of atomic number 30 and atomic weight 65.38. It is a necessary trace element in the diet, forming an essential part of many enzymes, and playing an important role in protein synthesis and in cell division. Zinc deficiency is associated with ANEMIA, short stature, HYPOGONADISM, impaired WOUND HEALING, and geophagia. It is known by the symbol Zn.

    Which are Metex UNII Codes?

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

    Which are Metex 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:

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    Product Footnotes

    [1] 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.

    [2] 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.

    [3] 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.

    [4] What are the Administration Routes? - The translation of the route code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration.

    [5] What is the Labeler Name? - Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.

    [8] 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.

    [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".