Label: METAXALONE tablet
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Contains inactivated NDC Code(s)
NDC Code(s): 51655-162-10, 51655-162-20 - Packager: Northwind Pharmaceuticals
- This is a repackaged label.
- Source NDC Code(s): 65162-553
- Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
- DEA Schedule: None
- Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application
Drug Label Information
Updated June 3, 2014
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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC: 51655-0162-10
MFG: 65162-553-10
Metaxalone, USP
800mg
10 tablets
Rx Only
Dosage: See Package insert
Store below 77 degrees F. (25 degrees C)
Store in a tight, light resistant container (See USP).
Keep out of the reach of children.
Each tablet contains Metaxalone, USP...800mg
Mfg. By Amneal Pharmaceuticals Co. Pvt. Ltd Ahmedabad, India 38220
Repackaged by Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 46256
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Exp. Date:
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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC: 51655-162-20
MFG: 65162-553-10
Metaxalone Tablets, USP
800 mg
20 Tablets
Rx only
Dosage: See package insert
Store below 77 degrees F.
Store in a tight, light resistant container (See USP) Keep out of the reach of children.
Mfg by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Co. Pvt. Ltd. Ahmedabad, India 38220
Repackaged by: Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 46256
Lot #:
Exp. Date:
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Warnings
WARNINGS
Metaxalone may enhance the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants.
PRECAUTIONS
Metaxalone should be administered with great care to patients with pre-existing liver damage. Serial liver function studies should be performed in these patients.
False-positive Benedict’s tests, due to an unknown reducing substance, have been noted. A glucose-specific test will differentiate findings.
Taking metaxalone with food may enhance general CNS depression; elderly patients may be especially susceptible to this CNS effect. (See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: Pharmacokinetics and PRECAUTIONS: Information for Patients section).
Information for Patients
Metaxalone may impair mental and/or physical abilities required for performance of hazardous tasks, such as operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle, especially when used with alcohol or other CNS depressants.
Drug Interactions
The sedative effects of metaxalone and other CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants) may be additive. Therefore, caution should be exercised with patients who take more than one of these CNS depressants simultaneously.
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
The carcinogenic potential of metaxalone has not been determined.
Pregnancy
Reproduction studies in rats have not revealed evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to metaxalone. Post marketing experience has not revealed evidence of fetal injury, but such experience cannot exclude the possibility of infrequent or subtle damage to the human fetus. Safe use of metaxalone has not been established with regard to possible adverse effects upon fetal development. Therefore, metaxalone tablets should not be used in women who are or may become pregnant and particularly during early pregnancy unless, in the judgement of the physician, the potential benefits outweigh the possible hazards.
Nursing Mothers
It is not known whether this drug is secreted in human milk. As a general rule, nursing should not be undertaken while a patient is on a drug since many drugs are excreted in human milk.
Pediatric Use
Safety and effectiveness in children 12 years of age and below have not been established.
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Adverse Reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most frequent reactions to metaxalone include:
CNS: drowsiness, dizziness, headache, and nervousness or “irritability”;
Digestive: nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset.
Other adverse reactions are:
Immune System: hypersensitivity reaction, rash with or without pruritus;
Hematologic: leukopenia; hemolytic anemia;
Hepatobiliary: jaundice.
Though rare, anaphylactoid reactions have been reported with metaxalone.
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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
METAXALONE
metaxalone tabletProduct Information Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:51655-162(NDC:65162-553) Route of Administration ORAL Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength METAXALONE (UNII: 1NMA9J598Y) (METAXALONE - UNII:1NMA9J598Y) METAXALONE 800 mg Product Characteristics Color pink Score no score Shape capsule Size 19mm Flavor Imprint Code AN;553 Contains Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC:51655-162-10 10 in 1 BOTTLE, DISPENSING 2 NDC:51655-162-20 20 in 1 BOTTLE, DISPENSING Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date ANDA ANDA203399 02/12/2014 Labeler - Northwind Pharmaceuticals (036986393) Registrant - Northwind Pharmaceuticals (036986393) Establishment Name Address ID/FEI Business Operations Northwind Pharmaceuticals 036986393 repack(51655-162)