What is the imprint code?

An imprint code consists of alphanumeric text which is embossed, debossed, engraved or printed onto solid oral dosage forms although pills may also have other identifying markings, such as trademark letters, marks, symbols, internal and external cut outs.

Why do the same pills have different imprints?

The same generic drug, made by a different manufacturer, can indeed look different. Due to certain patent laws that govern brand-name medications, generic drug manufacturers are not allowed to copy how a brand-name pill looks in terms of its shape, its color and its size.

What is a white round pill with no imprint?

Staxyn 10
No Imprint (Staxyn 10 mg) Pill with imprint No Imprint is White, Round and has been identified as Staxyn 10 mg. It is supplied by GlaxoSmithKline LLC. Staxyn is used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction and belongs to the drug class impotence agents.

What is lisinopril used for?

Lisinopril works by blocking a substance in the body that causes the blood vessels to tighten. As a result, lisinopril relaxes the blood vessels. This lowers blood pressure and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart. Lisinopril is also used to help treat heart failure.

How can you tell a pill without imprint?

It is not possible to accurately identify a pill online without an imprint code. What if my pill has a logo? If your pill has a logo, you can ignore the logo and type in any other letters or numbers in the imprint code. If you want to refine your results further, you can add the word Logo in place of the logo.

What is a pink round pill with no imprint?

If your pill has no imprint it could be a vitamin, diet, herbal, or energy pill, or an illicit or foreign drug; these pills are not included in our pill identifier.

When a tablet is scored what does it means?

Tablet splitting or tablet scoring is the practice of partitioning a tablet in order to obtain a lower dose or multiple smaller doses; this is done either to reduce cost or because the commercially available tablets contain a larger dose than is required.

Does lisinopril make you pee?

Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a “water pill” (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water.

What is an imprint on a drug label?

An imprint is defined as any single letter, number, or combination of letters and numbers, including words, company names, National Drug Code, mark, symbol, logo or monogram. The drug manufacturer determines the unique imprint for specific drug products.

Do all medications have to have a unique imprint?

All approved prescription and over-the-counter solid, oral dosage form medications in the U.S. are required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to have a unique imprint.

Is it illegal if a pill has no imprint?

Also, if a pill or capsule has no imprint and is not an approved medication it may be a vitamin or other dietary supplement, illegal drug of abuse, foreign medication or even candy. Do Illegal Drugs, or Other Drugs of Abuse Have Imprint Codes?

What is an imprint code?

An imprint code consists of alphanumeric text which is embossed, debossed, engraved or printed onto solid oral dosage forms although pills may also have other identifying markings, such as trademark letters, marks, symbols, internal and external cut outs. Imprint codes are a legal requirement of the United States Food and Drug Administration.