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NDC Package Code
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46708-800-31
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The labeler code, product code, and package code segments of the National Drug Code number, separated by hyphens. Asterisks are no longer used or included within the product and package code segments to indicate certain configurations of the NDC.
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Product NDC
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46708-800
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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.
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11 Digit NDC Code
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46708-0800-31
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It should be noted that many NDCs are displayed on drug packaging in a 10-digit format. Proper billing of an NDC requires an 11-digit number in a 5-4-2 format. Converting NDCs from a 10-digit to 11-digit format requires a strategically placed zero, dependent upon the 10-digit format.
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Proprietary Name
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Carbidopa, Levodopa And Entacapone
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Also known as the trade name. It is the name of the product chosen by the labeler.
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Non Proprietary Name
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- Carbidopa
- Levodopa And Entacapone
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Sometimes called the generic name, this is usually the active ingredient(s) of the product.
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Product Type Name
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HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
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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. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.
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Labeler Name
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Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
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Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the ProductNDC.
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Status
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Active
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Possible status values:
- Active
Active NDC Code
- Deprecated
Deprecated NDC Code
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Unfinished (Unapproved)
The following status describes submitted unfinished drugs,
including the marketing categories of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API),
Drug for Further Processing, Bulk for Human Drug Compounding, and Bulk for Animal Drug Compounding.
FDA does not review and approve unfinished products. Therefore, all products having "unfinished" status are considered unapproved.
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Description
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Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone tablets are a combination of carbidopa, levodopa, and entacapone for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Carbidopa USP, an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white to creamy white powder, freely soluble in 3 N hydrochloric acid; slightly soluble in water and in methanol; practically insoluble in alcohol, in acetone, in chloroform and in ether, with a molecular weight of 244.3. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-(α-hydrazino-(α-methyl-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its empirical formula is C10H14N2O4H2O, and its structural formula is:. Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa, which has a molecular weight of 226.3. Levodopa USP, an aromatic amino acid, is a white to off-white, crystalline powder, slightly soluble in water, freely soluble in 3 N hydrochloric acid and insoluble in alcohol, with a molecular weight of 197.2. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-amino-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid. Its empirical formula is C9H11NO4, and its structural formula is:. Entacapone USP, a COMT inhibitor, is a nitro-catechol-structured compound with a molecular weight of 305.3. The chemical name of entacapone is (E)-2-cyano-3-(3,4-dihydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)-N,N-diethyl-2-propenamide. Its empirical formula is C14H15N3O5 and its structural formula is. Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone is supplied as tablets in 6 strengths: Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone tablets 12.5 mg/50 mg/200 mg: 12.5 mg of carbidopa USP, 50 mg of levodopa USP and 200 mg of entacapone USP. Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone tablets 18.75 mg/75 mg/200 mg: 18.75 mg of carbidopa USP, 75 mg of levodopa USP and 200 mg of entacapone USP. Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone tablets 25 mg/100 mg/200 mg: 25 mg of carbidopa USP, 100 mg of levodopa USP and 200 mg of entacapone USP. Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone tablets 31.25 mg/125 mg/200 mg: 31.25 mg of carbidopa USP, 125 mg of levodopa USP and 200 mg of entacapone USP. Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone tablets 37.5 mg/150 mg/200 mg: 37.5 mg of carbidopa USP, 150 mg of levodopa USP and 200 mg of entacapone USP. Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone tablets 50 mg/200 mg/200 mg: 50 mg of carbidopa USP, 200 mg of levodopa USP and 200 mg of entacapone USP. Inactive Ingredients: Mannitol, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, povidone (K-30), colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, glycerin, titanium dioxide, iron oxide red, sucrose, polysorbate 80. Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone tablets 12.5 mg/50 mg/200 mg, 25 mg/100 mg/200 mg, 31.25 mg/125 mg/200 mg and 37.5 mg/150 mg/200 mg also contain yellow iron oxide.
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General information about the drug product, including the proprietary and established name of the drug, the type of dosage form and route of administration to which the label applies, qualitative and quantitative ingredient information, the pharmacologic or therapeutic class of the drug, and the chemical name and structural formula of the drug.
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Indication And Usage
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Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone tablets are indicated for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone tablets can be used: To substitute (with equivalent strengths of each of the three components) carbidopa/levodopa and entacapone previously administered as individual products. To replace carbidopa/levodopa therapy (without entacapone) when patients experience the signs and symptoms of end-of-dose “wearing-off” and when they have been taking a total daily dose of levodopa of 600 mg or less and have not been experiencing dyskinesias.
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A statement of each of the drug productÕs indications for use, such as for the treatment, prevention, mitigation, cure, or diagnosis of a disease or condition, or of a manifestation of a recognized disease or condition, or for the relief of symptoms associated with a recognized disease or condition.This field may also describe any relevant limitations of use.
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