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Caldolor ibuprofen 800 mg/200mL Injection — NDC 66220-0284-22 package photo

Caldolor ibuprofen 800 mg/200mL Injection

by Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. · 20 BAG in 1 CASE (66220-284-22) / 200 mL in 1 BAG (66220-284-11)
NDC 66220-0284-22
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 66220-284-22 billing pads the product segment with a zero
Rx only Brand On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Aug 27, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →
⚠️
Other active recalls for Ibuprofen (different manufacturers) — 5 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Mar 2, 2026 — Presence of foreign substance: the firm received complaints for a gel-like mass and black particles in the product. (STRIDES PHARMA INC) · FDA recall D-0390-2026
Class III · Oct 29, 2024 — Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications (Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.) · FDA recall D-0047-2025
Class II · Aug 6, 2024 — Failed impurities/degradation specifications: results for unknown impurity, were 0.13% and 0.11% respectively, exceeding the 0.10% specification limit. (Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.) · FDA recall D-0644-2024
Class II · Aug 6, 2024 — Failed impurities/degradation specifications: results for unknown impurity, were 0.13% and 0.11% respectively, exceeding the 0.10% specification limit. (Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.) · FDA recall D-0646-2024
Class II · Aug 6, 2024 — Failed impurities/degradation specifications: results for unknown impurity, were 0.13% and 0.11% respectively, exceeding the 0.10% specification limit. (Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.) · FDA recall D-0645-2024
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 66220-284-22
Product NDC 66220-284
11-digit billing NDC 66220028422
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
UNII WK2XYI10QM
Application # NDA022348
SPL Set ID 1eaa7790-f1a1-4f51-b10a-cbbaf033f684
Established class (EPC) Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
Mechanism of action Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
Chemical class Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2020-01-01
Route INTRAVENOUS
Dosage form INJECTION
Substance IBUPROFEN
GCN Seq No 080448
GCN 47293
HICL code 003723
Ingredient (HICL) Ibuprofen
HIC1 code S
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Locomotor System
HIC2 code S2
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Drugs Acting Principally On Joints
HIC3 code S2B
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Nsaids, Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor Type Analgesics
AHFS code 28:08.04.04
AHFS class Reversible Cox-1/Cox-2 Inhibitors
FDB label name CALDOLOR 800 MG/200 ML BAG
FDB brand name Caldolor
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 66220-284-22 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 66220-0284-22. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug class.

Pharmacologic class Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
Drug family (ATC) Other cardiac preparations, Antiinflammatory products for vaginal administration, Propionic acid derivatives
How it works Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerCumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Application holderAPOTEX INC
FDA applicationNDA022348 (NDA)
Labeler code66220
First marketedJan 2020
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio7 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name CALDOLOR 800 MG/200 ML BAG Ingredient Ibuprofen
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Ibuprofen may be associated with lower levels of 1 nutrient — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII 451W47IQ8X
    Sodium chloride is common table salt. It's used in medicines as a buffer to maintain proper pH, as a filler to add bulk, or to adjust the osmotic balance in liquid formulations.
  • UNII 55X04QC32I
    A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
  • UNII GR686LBA74
    Sodium phosphate, dibasic is a salt derived from phosphoric acid. It acts as a buffer to help maintain the medicine's pH balance and may serve as a binder or filler in tablets and capsules.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

4 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $1.14 $22.80 / 20 bags
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
Medicare Part B allowsASP · J1741 $3.252 / J1741 unit —
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🧾 Billing & reimbursement

FDA NDC (as labeled)66220-284-22
11-digit billing NDC66220-0284-22
Format5-3-2 as registered → padded to 5-4-2 for billing (zero added to the product segment)
HCPCS J-codeJ1741
DescriptorInjection, ibuprofen, 100 mg
Billing units / pkg160 units
Crosswalk sourceCMS ASP NDC-HCPCS Crosswalk
Where does this data come from?
The HCPCS J-code crosswalk comes from the CMS ASP NDC-HCPCS crosswalk and the DMEPDAC (DME MAC) NDC-HCPCS crosswalk — free public CMS data. Billing units are derived from the code’s descriptor and the package amount.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Caldolor 800 mg/200mLthis 66220-0284-22 Cumberland 200 ml — — FDA listed —
About this product: this is the brand-name version. We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2019
First FDA approval
Jan 2019
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
7 years listed
🛡️
2032
Latest patent/protection listed
not a guaranteed launch date
🔒No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route. Patent/protection dates below may affect future generic timing.

🛡️ Latest patent/protection date listed: FDA patent/protection data lists protections through Mar 2032. This may affect when a full generic version becomes widely available, but it is not a guaranteed launch date.
📅 FDA approved Jan 25, 2019 RLD RS ⏳ ~5.5 yr to latest listed protection

Why the date isn’t exact: Generic timing can change because patents may be challenged, settled, licensed, added, removed, or worked around with a narrower label — and FDA approval does not always mean a pharmacy can get the generic today.

Patents & exclusivity — FDA Orange Book
US 9114068 — method of use (U-1735)
US 8735452 — method of use (U-981)
US 9649284 — method of use (U-2018)
US 9012508 — method of use (U-981)
US 9072661 — method of use (U-2264)
US 8871810 — method of use (U-981)
US 9012508 — method of use (U-981)
US 8735452 — method of use (U-981)
US 8871810 — method of use (U-981)
US 9072710 — method of use (U-2266)
US 11806400 — method of use (U-3746)
US 11806400 — method of use (U-3746)
US 9295639 — method of use (U-1756)
US 9138404 — method of use (U-1756)
Exclusivity NPP
Exclusivity NPP
Exclusivity NPP
2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031
Today
LOE
Substance patent Formulation patent Method-of-use patent Exclusivity Pediatric +6mo
🏛️FDA exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection. It’s separate from patents and may be shorter than patent protection.
🧪Product / substance patents
Patents covering the active ingredient, product, formulation, or related drug features.
🎯Method-of-use patents
Patents covering specific approved uses. These can sometimes be carved out with a “skinny label,” but not always.
🛈 What do these terms mean?
Patent
Legal protection listed in the Orange Book that may delay generic approval or launch. Issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Substance patent
Covers the active drug molecule itself — the hardest to design around. A generic generally can’t launch until it expires.
Formulation (product) patent
Covers a specific formulation or dosage form. A generic can sometimes work around it with a different formulation.
Method-of-use patent
A patent covering one specific approved use of the drug — not necessarily the whole molecule. A generic can sometimes launch with a “skinny label” that carves out the protected use and keeps the others.
Skinny label
A generic label that omits a still-patented use when the FDA allows it — letting a generic reach the market for the unprotected uses.
Exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection, separate from patents — e.g. 5-yr new chemical entity, 7-yr orphan drug, or a +6-month pediatric extension.
Paragraph IV
A generic applicant’s formal challenge to a listed patent. It can potentially lead to earlier generic entry, but often involves litigation or a settlement.
RLD / RS
Reference Listed Drug — the brand product the FDA uses as the reference for generic applications. Reference Standard — the product the FDA expects generics to compare against in bioequivalence testing.
TE / AB rating
FDA therapeutic-equivalence rating. An AB rating generally means the FDA considers a generic therapeutically equivalent to — and substitutable for — the brand.
LOE (loss of exclusivity)
The latest patent or exclusivity currently listed — the loss-of-exclusivity / latest-listed-protection date shown on this page. Paragraph-IV challenges and settlements can move the real date earlier; FDA approval and a manufacturer’s decision to market can move it later.

Built from the FDA Orange Book. The bars above are scaled to each protection’s expiry; the red LOE marker is the last one to lapse.

Listed patents (14)
PatentTypeUse codeExpires
US 9114068 ↗ Method of use U-1735 Sep 30, 2029
US 8735452 ↗ Method of use U-981 Sep 30, 2029
US 9649284 ↗ Method of use U-2018 Sep 30, 2029
US 9012508 ↗ Method of use U-981 Sep 14, 2030
US 9072661 ↗ Method of use U-2264 Mar 16, 2032
US 8871810 ↗ Method of use U-981 Sep 30, 2029
US 9012508 ↗ Method of use U-981 Sep 14, 2030
US 8735452 ↗ Method of use U-981 Sep 30, 2029
US 8871810 ↗ Method of use U-981 Sep 30, 2029
US 9072710 ↗ Method of use U-2266 Mar 16, 2032
US 11806400 ↗ Method of use U-3746 Mar 16, 2032
US 11806400 ↗ Method of use U-3746 Mar 16, 2032
US 9295639 ↗ Method of use U-1756 Sep 30, 2029
US 9138404 ↗ Method of use U-1756 Sep 30, 2029
FDA exclusivity
CodeWhat it grantsExpires
NPPNew Patient PopulationMay 11, 2026
NPPNew Patient PopulationMay 11, 2026
NPPNew Patient PopulationMay 11, 2026
Common questions
Is there a generic version of CALDOLOR 800 MG/200 ML BAG?
No FDA-approved generic equivalent is currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for CALDOLOR 800 MG/200 ML BAG. Based on the patents and exclusivity currently listed, the Orange Book estimate is that full-label generic entry may be delayed until Mar 2032 — an estimate, not a guaranteed launch date.
The FDA approved a generic — why can’t I get it at my pharmacy yet?
FDA approval and pharmacy availability are two different things. The FDA can approve a generic years before it actually reaches pharmacies, because the brand company may still hold patents or have a settlement that delays the launch. A manufacturer also has to choose to make and sell it, and have supply ready. So a drug can be “FDA-approved generic exists” and still be brand-only at the counter today.
Why do different websites show different generic release dates?
Generic availability is not based on one single date. Some sources use the first exclusivity expiration, some use the last product patent, and others use the latest method-of-use patent. Patent challenges, settlements, licenses, and label carve-outs can also change the real-world launch date. This page shows the underlying Orange Book dates so you can see why estimates may differ.
What does “FDA listed” mean?
It means the product appears in the FDA’s official NDC directory. That’s a good sign a product exists and is intended for the U.S. market, but on its own it does not confirm a pharmacy can fill it today. Where we have recent retail pricing data (NADAC) for a product, we label it “Availability likely” instead.
What does a patent or protection date mean here?
It’s the latest date currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for a patent or exclusivity on the brand product. It can affect when a full generic version becomes widely available — but it is not a guaranteed generic launch date. Generics sometimes arrive earlier (through a settlement or patent challenge) or later (a manufacturer still has to make and sell one).
What does “current Orange Book estimate” mean?
It means we are using the latest patent and exclusivity dates currently listed in the FDA Orange Book. It is not a guaranteed launch date.
Can a generic come out before the last patent expires?
Sometimes. A generic company may challenge a patent, settle with the brand manufacturer, receive a license, or obtain approval with a narrower label that avoids a patented use. In other cases, the last listed protection may delay full-label generic competition.
Can a generic come out after the listed dates?
Yes. Even after patents or exclusivity expire, a generic still needs FDA approval and a manufacturer must choose to market it. Supply, litigation, business decisions, or regulatory issues can delay actual availability.
What is the difference between patents and exclusivity?
Patents are legal protections usually issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. FDA exclusivity is marketing protection granted by the FDA. They are separate, and either one can affect generic timing.
Why are there multiple patent dates?
One drug can have several patents covering different things: the active ingredient, a formulation, a manufacturing process, or a specific approved use. That is why a page may show several expiration dates instead of one simple generic date.
Built from FDA Orange Book patent and exclusivity data. Dates are refreshed from public FDA data when available; the marker is max(latest patent expiry, latest exclusivity expiry). Paragraph-IV settlements and first-filer 180-day exclusivity can shift the real date; a method-of-use patent may allow an earlier skinny-label generic for non-protected indications. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

🗺️ Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for 66220-0284-22, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q1 2025 – Q1 2026 · 5 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
633
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
129.5K
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$147.6K
Avg / prescription
$233.12
Avg / unit
$1.1399
Latest quarter Q1 2026
136Rx
Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ
95% MCO
Fee-for-service · 29 Rx Managed care · 604 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: no data reported AK Maine: no data reported ME Washington: no data reported WA Idaho: no data reported ID Montana: no data reported MT North Dakota: no data reported ND Minnesota: no data reported MN Wisconsin: no data reported WI Michigan: no data reported MI New York: 31,125 units · 159 per 100k residents NY Vermont: no data reported VT New Hampshire: no data reported NH Oregon: no data reported OR Nevada: no data reported NV Wyoming: no data reported WY South Dakota: no data reported SD Iowa: no data reported IA Illinois: no data reported IL Indiana: no data reported IN Ohio: 21,000 units · 178 per 100k residents OH Pennsylvania: 25,650 units · 198 per 100k residents PA New Jersey: no data reported NJ Massachusetts: no data reported MA California: no data reported CA Utah: no data reported UT Colorado: no data reported CO Nebraska: no data reported NE Missouri: 6,800 units · 110 per 100k residents MO Kentucky: no data reported KY West Virginia: no data reported WV Virginia: no data reported VA Maryland: no data reported MD Connecticut: no data reported CT Rhode Island: no data reported RI Arizona: no data reported AZ New Mexico: no data reported NM Kansas: no data reported KS Arkansas: no data reported AR Tennessee: no data reported TN North Carolina: 7,075 units · 65.3 per 100k residents NC South Carolina: no data reported SC Delaware: no data reported DE Oklahoma: no data reported OK Louisiana: 10,275 units · 225 per 100k residents LA Mississippi: no data reported MS Alabama: no data reported AL Georgia: 5,300 units · 48.1 per 100k residents GA D.C.: no data reported DC Hawaii: no data reported HI Texas: 7,025 units · 23.0 per 100k residents TX Florida: 15,200 units · 67.2 per 100k residents FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
23.0225
gray = no data reported ⓘ
Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.
Tap or hover a state
…for its Medicaid breakdown
🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
1 Louisiana 225 /100k
2 Pennsylvania 198 /100k
3 Ohio 178 /100k
4 New York 159 /100k
5 Missouri 110 /100k
6 Florida 67.2 /100k
7 North Carolina 65.3 /100k
8 Georgia 48.1 /100k
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Caldolor — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 1 manufacturer.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Caldolor. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$3K
Claims incl. refills
19
Beneficiaries
—
Spend / beneficiary
—
Spend / claim
$156.56
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
66220-0284-22 You're viewing this 20 BAG in 1 CASE (66220-284-22) / 200 mL in 1 BAG (66220-284-11) 2020-01-01 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk ✓ Available
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) ✓ Available
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 66220-284-22, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 66220-0284-22, written without dashes as 66220028422. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 66220-0284-22, the first segment (66220) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.; the middle segment (0284) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (22) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
Does this product have a billing J-code?
Yes — this NDC cross-references HCPCS code J1741 for medical-claim billing (typically used when a product is administered in a clinical setting rather than dispensed at a retail pharmacy). See the Billing section on this page.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🚨 Boxed Warning ~1 min read ▾

WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may occur early in treatment and may increase with duration of use. ( 5.1 ) CALDOLOR is contraindicated in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.

( 4 , 5.1 ) NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. These events can occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms. Elderly patients and patients with a prior history of peptic ulcer disease and/or GI bleeding are at greater risk for serious GI events.

( 5.2 ) Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may occur early in treatment and may increase with duration of use. [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . CALDOLOR is contraindicated in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery [see Contraindications ( 4 ) and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] .

Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ulceration and Perforation NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. These events can occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms. Elderly patients and patients with a prior history of peptic ulcer disease and/or GI bleeding are at greater risk for serious GI events [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] .

🎯 Indications and Usage 98 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE CALDOLOR is indicated in adults and pediatric patients aged 3 months and older for the: management of mild to moderate pain, including postoperative pain management of moderate to severe pain, including postoperative pain, as an adjunct to opioid analgesics reduction of fever CALDOLOR is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated in adults and pediatric patients aged 3 months and older for the: Management of mild to moderate pain, including postoperative pain Management of moderate to severe pain, including postoperative pain, as an adjunct to opioid analgesics ( 1 ) Reduction of fever ( 1 )

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Use the lowest effective dosage for shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals. ( 2.1 ) CALDOLOR Injection vials must be diluted before administration. ( 2.1 ) CALDOLOR Injection bags are ready to use.

( 2.1 ) Adult Pain: 400 mg to 800 mg intravenously over 30 minutes every 6 hours as necessary. ( 2.2 ) Adult Fever: 400 mg intravenously over 30 minutes, followed by 400 mg every 4 to 6 hours or 100-200 mg every 4 hours as necessary. ( 2.2 ) Pediatric (pain and fever) ages 12 to 17 years of age: 400 mg intravenously over 10 minutes every 4 to 6 hours as necessary.

( 2.3 ) Pediatric (pain and fever) aged 6 months to less than 12 years of age: 10 mg/kg intravenously over 10 minutes up to a maximum single dose of 400 mg every 4 to 6 hours as necessary. ( 2.3 ) Pediatric (pain and fever) aged 3 months to less than 6 months: 10 mg/kg intravenously over 10 minutes up to a maximum single dose of 100 mg. ( 2.3 )

2.1Important Dosage and Administration Instructions Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5 ) ]. After observing the response to initial therapy with CALDOLOR, the dose and frequency should be adjusted to suit an individual patient's needs. Do not exceed 3200 mg total daily dose in adults.

Do not exceed 40 mg/kg or 2,400 mg, whichever is less, total daily dose in pediatric patients 6 months to 17 years of age. The dosage is limited to a single dose not to exceed 10 mg/kg or 100 mg, whichever is less, in pediatric patients 3 months to less than 6 months of age. To reduce the risk of renal adverse reactions, patients must be well hydrated prior to administration of CALDOLOR.

CALDOLOR injection 800 mg/8 mL (100 mg/mL) vials MUST BE DILUTED prior to administration. Dilute to a final concentration of 4 mg/mL or less. Appropriate diluents include 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP (normal saline), 5% Dextrose Injection USP (D5W), or Lactated Ringers Solution.

100 mg dose: Dilute 1 mL of CALDOLOR in at least 100 mL of diluent 200 mg dose: Dilute 2 mL of CALDOLOR in at least 100 mL of diluent 400 mg dose: Dilute 4 mL of CALDOLOR in at least 100 mL of diluent 800 mg dose: Dilute 8 mL of CALDOLOR in at least 200 mL of diluent CALDOLOR injection 800 mg/200 mL (4 mg/mL) polypropylene flexible bags are ready to use, intended for 800 mg doses only. For weight-based dosing at 10 mg/kg ensure that the concentration of CALDOLOR is 4 mg/mL or less. Visually inspect parenteral drug products for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.

If visibly opaque particles, discoloration or other foreign particulates are observed, the solution should not be used. Diluted solutions are stable for up to 24 hours at ambient temperature (approximately 20° C to 25° C) and room lighting.

2.2Adults For Analgesia (pain) : The dose is 400 mg to 800 mg intravenously every 6 hours as necessary. Infusion time must be at least 30 minutes. Maximum daily dose is 3,200 mg. For Fever : The dose is 400 mg intravenously, followed by 400 mg every 4 to 6 hours or 100 mg to 200 mg every 4 hours as necessary. Infusion time must be at least 30 minutes. Maximum daily dose is 3,200 mg.

2.3Pediatric Patients For Analgesia (pain) and Fever: Ages 12 to 17 years The dose is 400 mg intravenously every 4 to 6 hours as necessary. Infusion time must be at least 10 minutes. Maximum daily dose is 40 mg/kg or 2,400 mg, whichever is less.

Ages 6 months to less than 12 years The dose is 10 mg/kg intravenously up to a maximum single dose of 400 mg every 4 to 6 hours as necessary. Infusion time must be at least 10 minutes. Maximum daily dose is 40 mg/kg or 2,400 mg, whichever is less.

Pediatric Dosing as Necessary for Fever and Pain * Maximum daily dose is 40 mg/kg or 2,400 mg, whichever is less. Age Group Dose Dosing Interval Min infusion time Max daily dose 6 months to less than…

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS CALDOLOR (ibuprofen injection) is a clear, colorless, non-pyrogenic, aqueous solution intended for intravenous use available in following strengths: 800 mg/8 mL (100 mg/mL) single dose vial 800 mg/200 mL (4 mg/mL) single dose, ready-to-use, polypropylene, flexible bag Injection: 800 mg/8 mL (100 mg/mL) single dose vial ( 3 ) 800 mg/200 mL (4 mg/mL) single dose, ready-to-use, polypropylene flexible bag ( 3 )

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS CALDOLOR is contraindicated in the following patients: Known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reactions and serious skin reactions) to ibuprofen or any components of the drug product [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 , 5.9 ) ] History of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Severe, sometimes fatal, anaphylactic reactions to NSAIDs have been reported in such patients [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 , 5.8 ) ] In the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ] Known hypersensitivity to ibuprofen or any component of the drug product ( 4 ) History of asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs ( 4 ) In the setting of CABG surgery ( 4 )

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hepatotoxicity : Inform patients of warning signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity. Discontinue if abnormal liver tests persist or worsen or if clinical signs and symptoms of liver disease develop. ( 5.3 ) Hypertension : Patients taking some antihypertensive medications may have impaired response to these therapies when taking NSAIDs.

Monitor blood pressure. ( 5.4 , 7 ) Heart Failure and Edema : Avoid use of CALDOLOR in patients with severe heart failure unless benefits are expected to outweigh risk of worsening heart failure. ( 5.5 ) Renal Toxicity : Monitor renal function in patients with renal or hepatic impairment, heart failure, dehydration, or hypovolemia.

Avoid use of CALDOLOR in patients with advanced renal disease unless benefits are expected to outweigh risk of worsening renal function. ( 5.6 ) Anaphylactic Reactions : Seek emergency help if an anaphylactic reaction occurs. ( 5.7 ) Exacerbation of Asthma Related to Aspirin Sensitivity : CALDOLOR is contraindicate d in patients with aspirin-sensitive asthma.

Monitor patients with preexisting asthma (without aspirin sensitivity). ( 5.8 ) Serious Skin Reactions : Discontinue CALDOLOR at first appearance of skin rash or other signs of hypersensitivity ( 5.9 ) Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) : Discontinue and evaluate clinically. ( 5.10 ) Fetal Toxicity : Limit use of NSAIDs, including CALDOLOR, between about 20 to 30 weeks in pregnancy due to the risk of oligohydramnios/fetal renal dysfunction.

Avoid use of NSAIDs in women at about 30 weeks gestation and later in pregnancy due to the risks of oligohydramnios/fetal renal dysfunction and premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus. ( 5.11 , 8.1 ) Hematologic Toxicity : Monitor hemoglobin or hematocrit in patients with any signs or symptoms of anemia. ( 5.11 , 7 )

5.1Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events Clinical trials of several COX-2 selective and nonselective NSAIDs of up to three years duration have shown an increased risk of serious cardiovascular (CV) thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke, which can be fatal. Based on available data, it is unclear that the risk for CV thrombotic events is similar for all NSAIDs. The relative increase in serious CV thrombotic events over baseline conferred by NSAID use appears to be similar in those with and without known CV disease or risk factors for CV disease.

However, patients with known CV disease or risk factors had a higher absolute incidence of excess serious CV thrombotic events, due to their increased baseline rate. Some observational studies found that this increased risk of serious CV thrombotic events began as early as the first weeks of treatment. The increase in CV thrombotic risk has been observed most consistently at higher doses.

To minimize the potential risk for an adverse CV event in NSAID-treated patients, use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible. Physicians and patients should remain alert for the development of such events, throughout the entire treatment course, even in the absence of previous CV symptoms. Patients should be informed about the symptoms of serious CV events and the steps to take if they occur.

There is no consistent evidence that concurrent use of aspirin mitigates the increased risk of serious CV thrombotic events associated with NSAID use. The concurrent use of aspirin and an NSAID, such as ibuprofen, increases the risk of serious gastrointestinal (GI) events [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2 )]. Status Post Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery Two large, controlled clinical trials of a COX-2 selective NSAID for the treatment of pain in the first 10-14 days following CABG surgery found an increased incidence of myocardial infarction and stroke.

NSAIDs are contraindicated in the setting of CABG [see Contraindications ( 4 )] . Post-MI Patients Observational studies conducted in the Danish National Registry have demonstrated tha…

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] GI Bleeding, Ulceration and Perforation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Hepatotoxicity [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ) ] Hypertension [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ) ] Heart Failure and Edema [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 ) ] Renal Toxicity and Hyperkalemia [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) ] Anaphylactic reactions [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 ) ] Serious Skin Reactions [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 ) ] Hematologic Toxicity [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.11 ) ] The most common adverse reactions are nausea, flatulence, vomiting, headache, hemorrhage and dizziness (>5%).

The most common adverse reactions in pediatric patients are infusion site pain, vomiting, nausea, anemia and headache (≥2%). ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-877-484-2700 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be compared directly to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Adult Population During clinical development, 560 patients were exposed to CALDOLOR, 438 in pain and 122 with fever. In the pain studies, CALDOLOR was started intra-operatively and administered at a dose of 400 mg or 800 mg every six hours for up to three days.

In the fever studies, CALDOLOR was administered at doses of 100 mg, 200 mg, or 400 mg every four or six hours for up to 3 days. The most frequent type of adverse reaction occurring with oral ibuprofen is gastrointestinal. Pain Studies The incidence rates of adverse reactions listed in the following table were derived from multi-center, controlled clinical studies in post-operative patients comparing CALDOLOR to placebo in patients also receiving morphine as needed for post-operative pain.

Table 1: Post-operative Patients with Adverse Reactions Observed in ≥ 3% of Patients in any CALDOLOR Treatment Group in Pain Studies * * All patients received concomitant morphine during these studies. Event CALDOLOR Placebo (N=287) 400 mg (N=134) 800 mg (N=304) Any Reaction 118 (88%) 260 (86%) 258 (90%) Nausea 77 (57%) 161 (53%) 179 (62%) Vomiting 30 (22%) 46 (15%) 50 (17%) Flatulence 10 (7%) 49 (16%) 44 (15%) Headache 12 (9%) 35 (12%) 31 (11%) Hemorrhage 13 (10%) 13 (4%) 16 (6%) Dizziness 8 (6%) 13 (4%) 5 (2%) Edema peripheral 1 (<1%) 9 (3%) 4 (1%) Urinary retention 7 (5%) 10 (3%) 10 (3%) Anemia 5 (4%) 7 (2%) 6 (2%) Decreased hemoglobin 4 (3%) 6 (2%) 3 (1%) Dyspepsia 6 (4%) 4 (1%) 2 (<1%) Wound hemorrhage 4 (3%) 4 (1%) 4 (1%) Abdominal discomfort 4 (3%) 2 (<1%) 0 Cough 4 (3%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) Hypokalemia 5 (4%) 3 (<1%) 8 (3%) Fever Studies Fever studies were conducted in febrile hospitalized patients with malaria and febrile hospitalized patients with varying causes of fever.

In hospitalized febrile patients with malaria, the adverse reactions observed in at least two CALDOLOR-treated patients included abdominal pain and nasal congestion. In hospitalized febrile patients (all causes), adverse reactions observed in more than two patients in any given treatment group are presented in the table below. Table 2: Patients with Adverse Reactions Observed in ≥ 3% of Patients in any CALDOLOR Treatment Group in All-Cause Fever Study Event CALDOLOR Placebo N=28 100 mg N=30 200 mg N=30 400 mg N=31 Any Reaction 27 (87%) 25 (83%) 23 (74%) 25 (89%) Anemia 5 (17%) 6 (20%) 11 (36%) 4 (14%) Eosinophilia 7 (23%) 7 (23%) 8 (26%) 7 (25%) Hypokalemia 4 (13%) 4 (13%) 6 (19%) 5 (18%) Hypoproteinemia 3 (10%) 0 4 (13%) 2 (7%) Neutropenia 2 (7%) 2 (7%) 4 (13%) 2 (7%) Blood urea increased 0 0 3 (10%) 0 Hypernatremia 2 (7%) 0 3 (10%) 0 Hype…

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS See Table 3 for clinically significant drug interactions with ibuprofen. Table 3: Clinically Significant Drug Interactions with Ibuprofen Drugs That Interfere with Hemostasis Clinical Impact: Ibuprofen and anticoagulants such as warfarin have a synergistic effect on bleeding. The concomitant use of ibuprofen and anticoagulants have an increased risk of serious bleeding compared to the use of either drug alone.

Serotonin released by platelets plays an important role in hemostasis. Case-control and cohort epidemiological studies showed that concomitant use of drugs that interfere with serotonin reuptake and an NSAID may potentiate the risk of bleeding more than an NSAID alone. Intervention: Monitor patients with concomitant use of CALDOLOR with anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin), antiplatelet agents (e.g., aspirin), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) for signs of bleeding [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.11 ) ].

Aspirin Clinical Impact: Pharmacodynamic (PD) studies have demonstrated interference with the antiplatelet activity of aspirin when ibuprofen 400 mg, given three times daily, is administered with enteric-coated low-dose aspirin. The interaction exists even following a once-daily regimen of ibuprofen 400 mg, particularly when ibuprofen is dosed prior to aspirin. The interaction is alleviated if immediate-release low-dose aspirin is dosed at least 2 hours prior to a once daily regimen of ibuprofen; however, this finding cannot be extended to enteric-coated low-dose aspirin [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )].

Controlled clinical studies showed that the concomitant use of NSAIDs and analgesic doses of aspirin does not produce any greater therapeutic effect than the use of NSAIDs alone. In a clinical study, the concomitant use of an NSAID and aspirin was associated with a significantly increased incidence of GI adverse reactions as compared to use of the NSAID alone [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) ]. Intervention: Because there may be an increased risk of cardiovascular events due to the interference of ibuprofen with the antiplatelet effect of aspirin, for patients taking low-dose aspirin for cardioprotection who require analgesics, consider use of an NSAID that does not interfere with the antiplatelet effect of aspirin, or non-NSAID analgesics, where appropriate.

Concomitant use of CALDOLOR and analgesic doses of aspirin is not generally recommended because of the increased risk of bleeding [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.11 ) ]. CALDOLOR is not a substitute for low dose aspirin for cardiovascular protection. ACE Inhibitors, Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, and Beta-Blockers Clinical Impact: NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), or beta-blockers (including propranolol).

In patients who are elderly, volume-depleted (including those on diuretic therapy), or have renal impairment, co-administration of an NSAID with ACE inhibitors or ARBs may result in deterioration of renal function, including possible acute renal failure. These effects are usually reversible. Intervention: During concomitant use of CALDOLOR and ACE-inhibitors, ARBs, or beta- blockers, monitor blood pressure to ensure that the desired blood pressure is obtained.

During concomitant use of CALDOLOR and ACE-inhibitors or ARBs in patients who are elderly, volume-depleted, or have impaired renal function, monitor for signs of worsening renal function [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) ]. When these drugs are administered concomitantly, patients should be adequately hydrated. Assess renal function at the beginning of the concomitant treatment and periodically thereafter.

Diuretics Clinical Impact: Clinical studies, as well as post-marketing observations, showed that NSAIDs reduced the natriuretic effect of loop diuretics (e.g., furosemide) and thiazide diuretics in s…

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Infertility : NSAIDs are associated with reversible infertility. Consider withdrawal of CALDOLOR in women who have difficulties conceiving. ( 8.3 )

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Use of NSAIDs, including CALDOLOR, can cause premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus and fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios and, in some cases, neonatal renal impairment. Because of these risks, limit dose and duration of CALDOLOR use between about 20 and 30 weeks of gestation, and avoid CALDOLOR use at about 30 weeks of gestation and later in pregnancy ( see Clinical Considerations , Data ). Premature Closure of Fetal Ductus Arteriosus Use of NSAIDs, including CALDOLOR, at about 30 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy increases the risk of premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus.

Oligohydramnios/Neonatal Renal Impairment Use of NSAIDs at about 20 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy has been associated with cases of fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios, and in some cases, neonatal renal impairment. Data from observational studies regarding other potential embryofetal risks of NSAID use in women in the first or second trimesters of pregnancy are inconclusive. Based on animal data, prostaglandins have been shown to have an important role in endometrial vascular permeability, blastocyst implantation, and decidualization.

In animal studies, administration of prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors such as ibuprofen resulted in increased pre- and post-implantation loss. Prostaglandins also have been shown to have an important role in fetal kidney development. In published animal studies, prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors have been reported to impair kidney development when administered at clinically relevant doses.

The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population(s) is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.

Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Premature Closure of Fetal Ductus Arteriosus: Avoid use of NSAIDs in women at about 30 weeks gestation and later in pregnancy, because NSAIDs, including CALDOLOR, can cause premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus (see Data ). Oligohydramnios/Neonatal Renal Impairment : If an NSAID is necessary at about 20 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy, limit the use to the lowest effective dose and shortest duration possible. If CALDOLOR treatment extends beyond 48 hours, consider monitoring with ultrasound for oligohydramnios.

If oligohydramnios occurs, discontinue CALDOLOR and follow up according to clinical practice (see Data ). Labor or Delivery There are no studies on the effects of CALDOLOR during labor or delivery. In animal studies, NSAIDs, including ibuprofen, inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, cause delayed parturition, and increase the incidence of stillbirth.

Data Human Data Premature Closure of Fetal Ductus Arteriosus: Published literature reports that the use of NSAIDs at about 30 weeks of gestation and later in pregnancy may cause premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus. Oligohydramnios/Neonatal Renal Impairment: Published studies and postmarketing reports describe maternal NSAID use at about 20 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy associated with fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios, and in some cases, neonatal renal impairment. These adverse outcomes are seen, on average, after days to weeks of treatment, although oligohydramnios has been infrequently reported as soon as 48 hours after NSAID initiation.

In many cases, but not all, the decrease in amniotic fluid was transient and reversible with cessation of the drug. There have been a limited number of case reports of maternal NSAID use and neonatal renal…

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8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Use of NSAIDs, including CALDOLOR, can cause premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus and fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios and, in some cases, neonatal renal impairment. Because of these risks, limit dose and duration of CALDOLOR use between about 20 and 30 weeks of gestation, and avoid CALDOLOR use at about 30 weeks of gestation and later in pregnancy ( see Clinical Considerations , Data ). Premature Closure of Fetal Ductus Arteriosus Use of NSAIDs, including CALDOLOR, at about 30 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy increases the risk of premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus.

Oligohydramnios/Neonatal Renal Impairment Use of NSAIDs at about 20 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy has been associated with cases of fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios, and in some cases, neonatal renal impairment. Data from observational studies regarding other potential embryofetal risks of NSAID use in women in the first or second trimesters of pregnancy are inconclusive. Based on animal data, prostaglandins have been shown to have an important role in endometrial vascular permeability, blastocyst implantation, and decidualization.

In animal studies, administration of prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors such as ibuprofen resulted in increased pre- and post-implantation loss. Prostaglandins also have been shown to have an important role in fetal kidney development. In published animal studies, prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors have been reported to impair kidney development when administered at clinically relevant doses.

The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population(s) is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.

Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Premature Closure of Fetal Ductus Arteriosus: Avoid use of NSAIDs in women at about 30 weeks gestation and later in pregnancy, because NSAIDs, including CALDOLOR, can cause premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus (see Data ). Oligohydramnios/Neonatal Renal Impairment : If an NSAID is necessary at about 20 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy, limit the use to the lowest effective dose and shortest duration possible. If CALDOLOR treatment extends beyond 48 hours, consider monitoring with ultrasound for oligohydramnios.

If oligohydramnios occurs, discontinue CALDOLOR and follow up according to clinical practice (see Data ). Labor or Delivery There are no studies on the effects of CALDOLOR during labor or delivery. In animal studies, NSAIDs, including ibuprofen, inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, cause delayed parturition, and increase the incidence of stillbirth.

Data Human Data Premature Closure of Fetal Ductus Arteriosus: Published literature reports that the use of NSAIDs at about 30 weeks of gestation and later in pregnancy may cause premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus. Oligohydramnios/Neonatal Renal Impairment: Published studies and postmarketing reports describe maternal NSAID use at about 20 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy associated with fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios, and in some cases, neonatal renal impairment. These adverse outcomes are seen, on average, after days to weeks of treatment, although oligohydramnios has been infrequently reported as soon as 48 hours after NSAID initiation.

In many cases, but not all, the decrease in amniotic fluid was transient and reversible with cessation of the drug. There have been a limited number of case reports of maternal NSAID use and neonatal renal dysfunction without oligohydramnios, some of which were irreversible. Some cases of neonatal renal dysfunction required treatment with invasive procedures, such as exchange tran…

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8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of CALDOLOR have been established for the treatment of pain and fever in pediatric patients aged 3 months and older. Use of CALDOLOR for these indications is supported by evidence from one open-label and acetaminophen controlled study of fever and additional safety data from four studies in 164 pediatric patients, supportive pediatric data from other approved ibuprofen products, and evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies in adults [ see Dosage and Administration ( 2 ), Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ), Clinical Studies ( 14 ) ].

Safety and effectiveness of CALDOLOR in pediatric patients less than 3 months of age for treatment of pain and fever have not been established.

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8.5Geriatric Use Elderly patients, compared to younger patients, are at greater risk for NSAID-associated serious cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and/or renal adverse reactions. If the anticipated benefit for the elderly patient outweighs these potential risks, start dosing at the low end of the dosing range, and monitor patients for adverse effects [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 , 5.3 , 5.6 , 5.13 ) ]. Clinical studies of CALDOLOR did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects.

Dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy. Elderly patients are at increased risk for serious GI adverse events.

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10 OVERDOSAGE Symptoms following acute NSAID overdosages have been typically limited to lethargy, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and epigastric pain, which have been generally reversible with supportive care. Gastrointestinal bleeding has occurred. Hypertension, acute renal failure, respiratory depression, and coma have occurred, but were rare [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 , 5.4 , 5.6 ) ].

Manage patients with symptomatic and supportive care following an NSAID overdosage. There are no specific antidotes. Forced diuresis, alkalinization of urine, hemodialysis, or hemoperfusion may not be useful due to high protein binding.

For additional information about overdosage treatment contact a poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.

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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Ibuprofen has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. The mechanism of action of CALDOLOR, like that of other NSAIDs, is not completely understood but involves inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2). Ibuprofen is a potent inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis in vitro.

Ibuprofen concentrations reached during therapy have produced in vivo effects. Prostaglandins sensitize afferent nerves and potentiate the action of bradykinin in inducing pain in animal models. Prostaglandins are mediators of inflammation.

Because ibuprofen is an inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis, its mode of action may be due to a decrease of prostaglandins in peripheral tissues.

12.2Pharmacodynamics In a healthy volunteer study, ibuprofen 400 mg given once daily, administered 2 hours prior to immediate-release aspirin (81 mg) for 6 days, showed an interaction with the antiplatelet activity of aspirin as measured by % serum thromboxane B2 (TxB2) inhibition at 24 hours following the day-6 aspirin dose [53%]. An interaction was still observed, but minimized, when ibuprofen 400 mg given once-daily was administered as early as 8 hours prior to the immediate-release aspirin dose [90.7%]. However, there was no interaction with the antiplatelet activity of aspirin when ibuprofen 400 mg, given once daily, was administered 2 hours after (but not concomitantly, 15 min, or 30 min after) the immediate-release aspirin dose [99.2%].

In another study, where immediate-release aspirin 81 mg was administered once daily with ibuprofen 400 mg given three times daily (1, 7, and 13 hours post-aspirin dose) for 10 consecutive days, the mean % serum thromboxane B2 (TxB2) inhibition suggested no interaction with the antiplatelet activity of aspirin [98.3%]. However, there were individual subjects with serum TxB2 inhibition below 95%, with the lowest being 90.2%. When a similarly designed study was conducted with enteric-coated aspirin, where healthy subjects were administered enteric-coated aspirin 81 mg once daily for 6 days and ibuprofen 400 mg three times daily (2, 7 and 12 h post-aspirin dose) for 6 days, there was an interaction with the antiplatelet activity at 24 hours following the day-6 aspirin dose [67%]. [ See Drug Interactions ( 7 ) ].

12.3Pharmacokinetics Ibuprofen is a racemic mixture of [-]R- and [+]S-isomers. In vivo and in vitro studies indicate that the [+]S-isomer is responsible for clinical activity. The [-]R-form, while thought to be pharmacologically inactive, is slowly and incompletely (~60%) interconverted into the active [+]S species in adults.

The [-]R-isomer serves as a circulating reservoir to maintain levels of active drug. The pharmacokinetic parameters of CALDOLOR determined in a study with volunteers are presented below. Table 4: Pharmacokinetic Parameters of Intravenous Ibuprofen AUC = Area-under-the-curve Cmax = Peak plasma concentration CV = Coefficient of Variation KEL = First-order elimination rate constant T 1/2 = Elimination half-life * = 60 minute infusion time 400 mg* CALDOLOR Mean (SD) 800 mg* CALDOLOR Mean (SD) Number of Patients 12 12 AUC (mcg·h/mL) 109.3 (28.9) 192.8 (35.7) C max (mcg/mL) 39.2 (6.09) 72.6 (9.61) KEL (1/h) 0.32 (0.06) 0.29 (0.04) T 1/2 (h) 2.22 (0.45) 2.44 (0.31) The pharmacokinetic parameters of CALDOLOR determined in a study with febrile pediatric patients are presented in Table 5 .

It was observed that the median T max was at the end of the infusion and that CALDOLOR had a shorter elimination half-life in pediatric patients compared to adults. Table 5: Pharmacokinetic Parameters of 10 mg/kg Intravenous** Ibuprofen, Pediatric Patients, by Age Group * Median (minimum-maximum) ^Open-label study with hospitalized pediatric patients with pain or fever **= 10 minute infusion time 3 months to <6 months^ Mean (SD) 6 months to <2 years Mean (SD) 2 years to <6 years Mean (SD) 6 years to 16 years Mean (SD) Number of Patients 20 5 12 25 AUC (mcg·h/mL) 69.…

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12.1Mechanism of Action Ibuprofen has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. The mechanism of action of CALDOLOR, like that of other NSAIDs, is not completely understood but involves inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2). Ibuprofen is a potent inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis in vitro.

Ibuprofen concentrations reached during therapy have produced in vivo effects. Prostaglandins sensitize afferent nerves and potentiate the action of bradykinin in inducing pain in animal models. Prostaglandins are mediators of inflammation.

Because ibuprofen is an inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis, its mode of action may be due to a decrease of prostaglandins in peripheral tissues.

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING CALDOLOR (ibuprofen injection) is a clear, colorless, non-pyrogenic, aqueous solution supplied as follows: 800 mg/8 mL (100 mg/mL) single dose vial. Carton of 25 vials, NDC 66220-287-08. 800 mg/200 mL (4 mg/mL) single dose ready-to-use polypropylene flexible bag.

Case of 20 bags, NDC 66220-284-22. Individual bag, NDC 66220-284-11. Storage Store at controlled room temperature 20 °C to 25 °C (68 °F to 77 °F); excursions permitted between 15 °C to 30 °C (59 °F to 86 °F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Discard the unused portion. The stopper in the CALDOLOR vial does not contain natural rubber latex, dry natural rubber, or blends of natural rubber.

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Storage Store at controlled room temperature 20 °C to 25 °C (68 °F to 77 °F); excursions permitted between 15 °C to 30 °C (59 °F to 86 °F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Discard the unused portion. The stopper in the CALDOLOR vial does not contain natural rubber latex, dry natural rubber, or blends of natural rubber.

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11 DESCRIPTION CALDOLOR (ibuprofen injection) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, available as an 800 mg/8 mL single dose vial (100 mg/mL) and 800 mg/200 mL (4 mg/mL) polypropylene, single dose, ready-to-use, flexible bag for intravenous administration. The chemical name is ibuprofen, which is (±)-2-( p -isobutylphenyl) propionic acid. Ibuprofen is a white powder with a melting point of 74°C to 77°C.

It has a molecular weight of 206.28. It is very slightly soluble in water (<1 mg/mL) and readily soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. The structural formula of ibuprofen is represented below: Structural Formula of Ibuprofen CALDOLOR 800 mg/8 mL (100 mg/mL) vial: Each 1 mL of solution contains 100 mg of ibuprofen, USP, 78 mg of arginine (at a molar ratio of 0.92:1 arginine:ibuprofen), and 10% arginine solution and hydrochloric acid as pH adjusters in Water for Injection, USP.

The solution pH is about 7.4. CALDOLOR 800 mg/200 mL (4 mg/mL) polypropylene flexible bag: Each 1 mL of solution contains 4 mg of ibuprofen, USP, 3.11 mg of dibasic sodium phosphate, as a buffering agent; 6.30 mg sodium chloride as a tonicity agent; and sodium hydroxide as a pH adjuster in Water for Injection, USP. The solution is iso-osmotic with an approximate pH of 7.4.

CALDOLOR is sterile and is intended for intravenous administration only.

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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide) that accompanies each prescription dispensed. Patients, families, or their caregivers should be informed of the following information before initiating therapy with CALDOLOR and periodically during the course of ongoing therapy. Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events Advise patients to be alert for the symptoms of cardiovascular thrombotic events, including chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness, or slurring of speech, and to report any of these symptoms to their health care provider immediately [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ].

Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ulceration, and Perforation Advise patients to report symptoms of ulcerations and bleeding, including epigastric pain, dyspepsia, melena, and hematemesis to their health care provider. In the setting of concomitant use of low-dose aspirin for cardiac prophylaxis, inform patients of the increased risk for and the signs and symptoms of GI bleeding [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) ]. Hepatotoxicity Inform patients of the warning signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity (e.g., nausea, fatigue, lethargy, pruritus, diarrhea, jaundice, right upper quadrant tenderness, and “flu-like” symptoms).

If these occur, instruct patients to stop CALDOLOR and seek immediate medical therapy [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]. Heart Failure and Edema Advise patients to be alert for the symptoms of congestive heart failure including shortness of breath, unexplained weight gain, or edema and to contact their healthcare provider if such symptoms occur [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 ) ]. Anaphylactic Reactions Inform patients of the signs of an anaphylactic reaction (e.g., difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat).

Instruct patients to seek immediate emergency help if these occur [ see Contraindications ( 4 ) and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )]. Serious Skin Reactions including DRESS Advise patients to stop taking CALDOLOR immediately if they develop any type of rash or fever and to contact their healthcare provider as soon as possible [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 , 5.10 ]. Female Fertility Advise females of reproductive potential who desire pregnancy that NSAIDs, including CALDOLOR, may be associated with a reversible delay in ovulation [ see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.3 ) ] Fetal Toxicity Inform pregnant women to avoid use of CALDOLOR and other NSAIDs starting at 30 weeks gestation because of the risk of the premature closing of the fetal ductus arteriosus.

If treatment with CALDOLOR is needed for a pregnant woman between about 20 to 30 weeks gestation, advise her that she may need to be monitored for oligohydramnios, if treatment continues for longer than 48 hours I [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 ) and Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 ) ]. Avoid Concomitant Use of NSAIDs Inform patients that the concomitant use of CALDOLOR with other NSAIDs or salicylates (e.g., diflunisal, salsalate) is not recommended due to the increased risk of gastrointestinal toxicity, and little or no increase in efficacy [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7 ) ].

Alert patients that NSAIDs may be present in “over the counter” medications for treatment of colds, fever, or insomnia. Use of NSAIDS and Low-Dose Aspirin Inform patients not to use low-dose aspirin concomitantly with CALDOLOR until they talk to their healthcare provider [ see Drug Interactions ( 7 ) ]. Manufactured for: Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Nashville, TN 37203 US Patent Number 6,727,286, 8,871,810, 8,735,452, 9,012,508, 9,072,661, 9,072,710, 9,114,068, 9,138,404, 9,295,639, and 9,649,284 CALDOLOR ® is a registered trademark of Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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