Diurex Ultra

Caffeine


Alva-amco Pharmacal Companies, Inc.
Human Otc Drug
NDC 52389-155
Diurex Ultra also known as Caffeine is a human otc drug labeled by 'Alva-amco Pharmacal Companies, Inc.'. National Drug Code (NDC) number for Diurex Ultra is 52389-155. This drug is available in dosage form of Tablet, Film Coated. The names of the active, medicinal ingredients in Diurex Ultra drug includes Caffeine - 100 mg/1 . The currest status of Diurex Ultra drug is Active.

Drug Information:

Drug NDC: 52389-155
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: Diurex Ultra
Also known as the trade name. It is the name of the product chosen by the labeler.
Proprietary Name Base: Diurex
The base of the Brand/Proprietary name excluding its suffix.
Proprietary Name Suffix: Ultra
A suffix to the proprietary name, a value here should be appended to the ProprietaryName field to obtain the complete name of the product. This suffix is often used to distinguish characteristics of a product such as extended release (“XR”) or sleep aid (“PM”). Although many companies follow certain naming conventions for suffices, there is no recognized standard.
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: Caffeine
Also known as the generic name, this is usually the active ingredient(s) of the product.
Labeler Name: Alva-amco Pharmacal Companies, Inc.
Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the ProductNDC.
Dosage Form: Tablet, Film Coated
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:CAFFEINE - 100 mg/1
This is the active ingredient list. Each ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
Route Details:ORAL
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: UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER
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: 01 Sep, 2005
This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.
Marketing End Date: 16 Jan, 2025
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.
Listing Expiration Date: 31 Dec, 2023
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:Alva-Amco Pharmacal Companies, Inc.
Name of manufacturer or company that makes this drug product, corresponding to the labeler code segment of the NDC.
RxCUI:308853
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.
UPC:0072959550806
UPC stands for Universal Product Code.
NUI:N0000175739
N0000175729
N0000175790
M0023046
Unique identifier applied to a drug concept within the National Drug File Reference Terminology (NDF-RT).
UNII:3G6A5W338E
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 EPC:Central Nervous System Stimulant [EPC]
Methylxanthine [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:Central Nervous System Stimulation [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:Xanthines [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:Central Nervous System Stimulant [EPC]
Central Nervous System Stimulation [PE]
Methylxanthine [EPC]
Xanthines [CS]
These are the reported pharmacological class categories corresponding to the SubstanceNames listed above.

Packaging Information:

Package NDCDescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End DateSample Available
52389-155-8080 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (52389-155-80)01 Sep, 2005N/ANo
52389-155-901 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (52389-155-90) / 90 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE01 Sep, 2005N/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:

Purpose diuretic

Product Elements:

Diurex ultra caffeine d&c yellow no. 10 fd&c blue no. 1 fd&c blue no. 2 hypromelloses talc magnesium stearate maltodextrin cellulose, microcrystalline polyethylene glycol 400 polysorbate 80 stearic acid titanium dioxide lactose monohydrate anhydrous lactose caffeine caffeine acacia calcium carbonate croscarmellose sodium ethyl vanillin light green alva

Indications and Usage:

Uses for the relief of: temporary water retention bloating swelling full feeling fatigue associated with the pre-menstrual and menstrual periods

Warnings:

Warnings

When Using:

When using this product, limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods or beverages because too much caffeine may cause: nervousness irritability sleeplessness occasional rapid heart beat. the recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as one to two cups of coffee.

Dosage and Administration:

Directions read all package directions and warnings before use. use only as directed. adults: one (1) pill (100 mg) or two (2) pills (200 mg maximum strength) every 3 to 4 hours wile symptoms persist, not to exceed 8 pills in a 24 hour period. drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily. recommended for use by normally healthy adults only.

Stop Use:

Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms last for more than ten consecutive days.

Information for Patients:

Other information calcium content: 30 mg/pill identification: light green colored, round pill bearing the identifying mark "alva". **contents sealed: contents packaged in a bottle with a safety seal under the cap. do not use if seal appears broken or if product contents do not match product description. you may report serious side effects to the phone number provided under questions? below.

Package Label Principal Display Panel:

Diurexultrapdp

Further Questions:

Questions? 1-800-792-2582


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