LARKADRIN - acetaminophen, dichloralphenazone and isometheptene mucate capsule 
Larken Laboratories, Inc.

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BOXED WARNING

Hepatotoxicity:

LarkaDrin Capsules contain acetaminophen, dichloralphenazone, and isometheptene mucate. Acetaminophen has been associated with cases of acute liver failure at times resulting in liver transplant and death. Most of the cases of liver injury are associated with the use of acetaminophen at doses that exceed 4,000 milligrams per day, and often in combination with other acetaminophen-containing products.

DESCRIPTION

Each LarkaDrin gelatin capsule contains:

Acetaminophen, USP ........................................... 325 mg

Dichloralphenazone, USP .................................... 100 mg

Isometheptene Mucate, USP ................................. 65 mg

Acetaminophen, a non-salicylate, occurs as a white, odorless, crystalline powder, possessing a slightly bitter taste. Acetaminophen is Acetamide, N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-. It has the following structural formula:

Figure 1: Acetaminophen

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C8H9NO2     M.W. 151.16

Dichloralphenazone is a white, microcrystalline powder, with slight odor and tastes saline at first, becoming acrid. It is a mild sedative. Its chemical name is: 1,2-Dihydro-1,5-dimethyl-2-phenyl-3H-pyrazol-3-one, compound with 2,2,2-trichloro-1,1-ethanediol (1:2). Dichloralphenazone has the following structural formula:

Figure 2: Dichloralphenazone

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C15H18Cl6N2O5     M.W. 519.07

Isometheptene Mucate is a white crystalline powder having a characteristic aromatic odor and bitter taste. It is an unsaturated aliphatic amine with sympathomimetic properties. Its chemical name is: 6-Methylamino-2-methylheptene, tetrahydroxyadipic acid (2:1) (salt). Isometheptene mucate has the following structural formula:

Figure 3: Isometheptene Mucate

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(C9H19N)2•C6H10O8     M.W. 492.65

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Inactive ingredients include colloidal silicone dioxide, magnesium stearate, Povidone, sodium laurel sulfate, and starch. The gelatin capsule shells contain gelatin and the following dye systems: Iron Oxide Red, titanium dioxide, and edible printing ink prepared from ingredients conforming to applicable regulations.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Acetaminophen raises the threshold to painful stimuli, thus exerting an analgesic effect against all types of headaches.

Dichloralphenazone, a mild sedative, reduces the patient's emotional reaction to the pain of both vascular and tension headaches.

Isometheptene Mucate, a sympathomimetic amine, acts by constricting dilated cranial and cerebral arterioles, thus reducing the stimuli that lead to vascular headaches.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

For relief of tension and vascular headaches.*

* Based on a review of this drug (isometheptene mucate) by the National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council and/or other information, FDA has classified the other indication as "possibly" effective in the treatment of migraine headache. Final classification of the less-than-effective indication requires further investigation.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

LarkaDrin Capsules are contraindicated in patients with glaucoma and/or severe cases of renal disease, hypertension, organic heart disease, hepatic disease and in those patients who are on monoamine-oxidase (MAO) inhibitor therapy.

PRECAUTIONS

Caution should be observed in hypertension, peripheral vascular disease and after recent cardiovascular attacks.

WARNINGS

Hepatotoxicity - Acetaminophen has been associated with cases of acute liver failure, at times resulting in liver transplant and death. Most of the cases of liver injury are associated with the use of acetaminophen at doses that exceed 4,000 milligrams per day, and often involve more than one acetaminophen-containing product. The excessive intake of acetaminophen may be intentional to cause self-harm or unintentional as patients attempt to obtain more pain relief or unknowingly take other acetaminophen-containing products. The risk of acute liver failure is higher in individuals with underlying liver disease and in individuals who ingest alcohol while taking acetaminophen.

Instruct patients to look for acetaminophen or APAP on package labels and not to use more than one product that contains acetaminophen. Instruct patients to seek medical attention immediately upon ingestion of more than 4,000 milligrams of acetaminophen per day, even if they feel well.

Hypersensitivity/Anaphylaxis – There have been post-marketing reports of hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis associated with the use of acetaminophen. Clinical signs included swelling of the face, mouth, and throat, respiratory distress, urticaria, rash, pruritus, and vomiting. There were infrequent reports of life-threatening anaphylaxis requiring emergency medical attention. Instruct patients to discontinue LarkaDrin Capsules immediately and seek medical care if they experience these symptoms. Do not prescribe LarkaDrin Capsules for patients with acetaminophen allergy.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Transient dizziness and skin rash may appear in hypersensitive patients. This can usually be eliminated by reducing the dose.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

FOR RELIEF OF MIGRAINE HEADACHE: The usual adult dosage is two capsules at once, followed by one capsule every hour until relieved, up to 5 capsules within a twelve hour period.

FOR RELIEF OF TENSION HEADACHE: The usual adult dosage is one or two capsules every four hours up to 8 capsules a day.

HOW SUPPLIED

LarkaDrin Capsules are supplied as gelatin capsules with a red cap and a white body. The capsules are imprinted "LL500", in black ink, on the body and cap.

Available in bottles of 100 capsules NDC 68047-500-01

Storage and Handling

Store at 20°- 25°C (68°- 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C. [See USP controlled room temperature.]

All prescription substitutions using this product shall be pursuant to state statutes as applicable. This is not an Orange Book product.

Rx only

Distributed by:
Larken Laboratories, Inc.
Canton, MS  39046

500419           Rev. 03/12

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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LARKADRIN 
acetaminophen, dichloralphenazone, and isometheptene mucate capsule
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABELItem Code (Source)NDC:68047-500
Route of AdministrationORALDEA ScheduleCIV    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
ACETAMINOPHEN (ACETAMINOPHEN) ACETAMINOPHEN325 mg
DICHLORALPHENAZONE (DICHLORALPHENAZONE) DICHLORALPHENAZONE100 mg
ISOMETHEPTENE MUCATE (ISOMETHEPTENE) ISOMETHEPTENE MUCATE65 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
SILICON DIOXIDE 
MAGNESIUM STEARATE 
POVIDONE K30 
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE 
STARCH, CORN 
GELATIN 
FERRIC OXIDE RED 
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 
Product Characteristics
ColorWHITE, REDScoreno score
ShapeCAPSULE (hard gelatin) Size21mm
FlavorImprint Code LL500
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:68047-500-01100 in 1 BOTTLE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
Unapproved drug other07/17/2012
Labeler - Larken Laboratories, Inc. (791043719)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
Sovereign Pharmaceuticals, LLC623168267MANUFACTURE(68047-500)

Revised: 07/2012
 
Larken Laboratories, Inc.