Artificial Tears


Avpak
Human Otc Drug
NDC 50268-043
Artificial Tears is a human otc drug labeled by 'Avpak'. National Drug Code (NDC) number for Artificial Tears is 50268-043. This drug is available in dosage form of Solution/ Drops. The names of the active, medicinal ingredients in Artificial Tears drug includes Dextran 70 - 1 mg/mL Glycerin - 2 mg/mL Hypromelloses - 3 mg/mL . The currest status of Artificial Tears drug is Active.

Drug Information:

Drug NDC: 50268-043
The labeler code and product code segments of the National Drug Code number, separated by a hyphen. Asterisks are no longer used or included within the product code segment to indicate certain configurations of the NDC.
Proprietary Name: Artificial Tears
Also known as the trade name. It is the name of the product chosen by the labeler.
Product Type: Human Otc Drug
Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human OTC Drug. This data element corresponds to the “Document Type” of the SPL submission for the listing.
Non Proprietary Name: Artificial Tears
Also known as the generic name, this is usually the active ingredient(s) of the product.
Labeler Name: Avpak
Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the ProductNDC.
Dosage Form: Solution/ Drops
The translation of the DosageForm Code submitted by the firm. There is no standard, but values may include terms like `tablet` or `solution for injection`.The complete list of codes and translations can be found www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.
Status: Active
FDA does not review and approve unfinished products. Therefore, all products in this file are considered unapproved.
Substance Name:DEXTRAN 70 - 1 mg/mL
GLYCERIN - 2 mg/mL
HYPROMELLOSES - 3 mg/mL
This is the active ingredient list. Each ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
Route Details:OPHTHALMIC
The translation of the Route Code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.

Marketing Information:

An openfda section: An annotation with additional product identifiers, such as NUII and UPC, of the drug product, if available.
Marketing Category: OTC MONOGRAPH FINAL
Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as New Drug Application (NDA), Abbreviated New Drug Application (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.
Marketing Start Date: 05 Jan, 2023
This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.
Marketing End Date: 24 Jun, 2026
This is the date the product will no longer be available on the market. If a product is no longer being manufactured, in most cases, the FDA recommends firms use the expiration date of the last lot produced as the EndMarketingDate, to reflect the potential for drug product to remain available after manufacturing has ceased. Products that are the subject of ongoing manufacturing will not ordinarily have any EndMarketingDate. Products with a value in the EndMarketingDate will be removed from the NDC Directory when the EndMarketingDate is reached.
Application Number: part349
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.
Listing Expiration Date: 31 Dec, 2024
This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the firm.

OpenFDA Information:

An openfda section: An annotation with additional product identifiers, such as NUII and UPC, of the drug product, if available.
Manufacturer Name:AvPAK
Name of manufacturer or company that makes this drug product, corresponding to the labeler code segment of the NDC.
RxCUI:900138
The RxNorm Concept Unique Identifier. RxCUI is a unique number that describes a semantic concept about the drug product, including its ingredients, strength, and dose forms.
Original Packager:Yes
Whether or not the drug has been repackaged for distribution.
NUI:N0000184175
N0000009361
N0000010288
N0000185370
N0000175629
N0000184306
N0000185001
M0000728
M0009417
Unique identifier applied to a drug concept within the National Drug File Reference Terminology (NDF-RT).
UNII:7SA290YK68
PDC6A3C0OX
3NXW29V3WO
Unique Ingredient Identifier, which is a non-proprietary, free, unique, unambiguous, non-semantic, alphanumeric identifier based on a substance’s molecular structure and/or descriptive information.
Pharmacologic Class MOA:Osmotic Activity [MoA]
Mechanism of action of the drug—molecular, subcellular, or cellular functional activity—of the drug’s established pharmacologic class. Takes the form of the mechanism of action, followed by `[MoA]` (such as `Calcium Channel Antagonists [MoA]` or `Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Blocking Activity [MoA]`.
Pharmacologic Class EPC:Plasma Volume Expander [EPC]
Non-Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC]
Established pharmacologic class associated with an approved indication of an active moiety (generic drug) that the FDA has determined to be scientifically valid and clinically meaningful. Takes the form of the pharmacologic class, followed by `[EPC]` (such as `Thiazide Diuretic [EPC]` or `Tumor Necrosis Factor Blocker [EPC]`.
Pharmacologic Class PE:Increased Intravascular Volume [PE]
Increased Histamine Release [PE]
Cell-mediated Immunity [PE]
Increased IgG Production [PE]
Physiologic effect or pharmacodynamic effect—tissue, organ, or organ system level functional activity—of the drug’s established pharmacologic class. Takes the form of the effect, followed by `[PE]` (such as `Increased Diuresis [PE]` or `Decreased Cytokine Activity [PE]`.
Pharmacologic Class CS:Allergens [CS]
Glycerol [CS]
Chemical structure classification of the drug product’s pharmacologic class. Takes the form of the classification, followed by `[Chemical/Ingredient]` (such as `Thiazides [Chemical/Ingredient]` or `Antibodies, Monoclonal [Chemical/Ingredient].
Pharmacologic Class:Allergens [CS]
Cell-mediated Immunity [PE]
Glycerol [CS]
Increased Histamine Release [PE]
Increased IgG Production [PE]
Increased Intravascular Volume [PE]
Non-Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC]
Osmotic Activity [MoA]
Plasma Volume Expander [EPC]
These are the reported pharmacological class categories corresponding to the SubstanceNames listed above.

Packaging Information:

Package NDCDescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End DateSample Available
50268-043-1515 mL in 1 BOTTLE (50268-043-15)05 Jan, 2023N/ANo
Package NDC number, known as the NDC, identifies the labeler, product, and trade package size. The first segment, the labeler code, is assigned by the FDA. Description tells the size and type of packaging in sentence form. Multilevel packages will have the descriptions concatenated together.

Purpose:

Active ingredients purpose dextran 70 0.1% lubricant glycerin 0.2% lubricant hypromellose 0.3% lubricant

Product Elements:

Artificial tears artificial tears boric acid calcium chloride glycine magnesium chloride polysorbate 80 potassium chloride water sodium chloride zinc chloride dextran 70 dextran 70 glycerin glycerin hypromelloses hypromelloses benzalkonium chloride

Indications and Usage:

Uses for the temporary relief of burning, irritation and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or exposure to wind or sun may be used as a protectant against further irritation

Warnings:

Warnings for use in the eyes only

Do Not Use:

Warnings for use in the eyes only

When Using:

When using this product avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface replace cap after use

Dosage and Administration:

Directions shake well before use instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed

Stop Use:

Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience any of the following: you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness and irritation of the eye the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours

Package Label Principal Display Panel:

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Further Questions:

Questions? 1-855-361-3993 distributed by: avkare pulaski, tn 38478 www.avkare.com rev. 12/2022 av 12/2022


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