D&C Red No. 28
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 5, 2024.
Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)
What is it?
D&C Red No. 28, also known as Disodium 2',4',5',7'-tetrabromo-4,5,6,7-tetrachlorofluorescein (C20H2O5Br4Cl4Na2) is a dye approved by the FDA for use in drugs and cosmetics according to the specifications set forth by the FDA.[1] FD&C Red No. 28 is not approved for use in foods.
FDA performs regulatory review for color additives used in foods, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices. These colors are then certified by the FDA for safe use according to specifications. The FD&C notation specifies the color is approved for use in foods, drugs and cosmetics.[1][2]
List of medications using D&C Red No. 28
- Amoxicillin Trihydrate 250 mg
- Amoxicillin Trihydrate 500mg
- Cefadroxil Monohydate 500 mg
- Cefdinir 300 mg
- Cefdinir 300 mg
- Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release 20 mg
- Dicyclomine Hydrochloride 10 mg
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 50 mg
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg
- Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg
- Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg
- Doxycycline Hyclate 50 mg
- Doxycycline Monohydrate 100 mg
- Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg
- Hydroxyzine Pamoate 25 mg
- Hydroxyzine Pamoate 100 mg
- Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg
- Omeprazole Delayed Release 20 mg
- Omeprazole Delayed-Release 40 mg
- Phentermine Hydrochloride 30 mg
References
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Color Additives: FDA's Regulatory Process and Historical Perspectives. Accessed 10/20/2011. http://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/ColorAdditives/RegulatoryProcessHistoricalPerspectives/default.htm
- Electronic Code of Federal Registers. Title 21: Food and Drugs. Part 74. Listing of color additives subject to certification. Subpart B. Drugs. Accessed online October 19, 2011. http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr;sid=c387334e82029536a53dde1171ba5481;rgn=div5;view=text;node=21%3A1.0.1.1.27;idno=21;cc=ecfr#21:1.0.1.1.27.2.31.35
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