The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) has determined that PHENAPHEN WITH CODEINE NO. 3 (acetaminophen; codeine phosphate) oral capsules, 325 milligrams (mg) and 30 mg, and PHENAPHEN WITH CODEINE NO. 4 (acetaminophen; codeine phosphate) oral capsules, 325 mg and 60 mg, were not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness. This determination will allow FDA to approve abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) for PHENAPHEN WITH CODEINE NO. 3 (acetaminophen; codeine phosphate) oral capsules, 325 mg and 30 mg, and PHENAPHEN WITH CODEINE NO. 4 (acetaminophen; codeine phosphate) oral capsules, 325 mg and 60 mg, if all other legal and regulatory requirements are met.
US Federal Register - FDA Notices · September 03, 2026
Determination That PHENAPHEN WITH CODEINE NO. 3 and NO. 4 Were Not Withdrawn for Reasons of Safety or Effectiveness
Original title: Determination That PHENAPHEN WITH CODEINE NO. 3 (Acetaminophen; Codeine Phosphate) Oral Capsules, 325 Milligrams and 30 Milligrams, and PHENAPHEN WITH CODEINE NO. 4 (Acetaminophen; Codeine Phosphate) Oral Capsules, 325 Milligrams and 60 Milligrams, Were Not Withdrawn From Sale for Reasons of Safety or Effectiveness
FDA determined two acetaminophen-codeine formulations were not withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons, enabling ANDA approvals.
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