
bendectin
Pharmaranks rates Bendectin 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Bendectin is a combination medicine containing Doxylamine Succinate and Pyridoxine Hydrochloride.
Doxylamine Succinate and Pyridoxine Hydrochloride · by Sanofi Aventis US
Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Doxylamine Succinate and Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Form
- Tablet, extended release
- Strength
- Doxylamine Succinate 10MG; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride 10MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Sanofi Aventis US
- FDA application
- NDA010598
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Dosage forms
Tablet, extended release
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
Ways to save
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Request a 90-day supply
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Frequently asked questions
- How is Bendectin rated?
- pharmaranks gives Bendectin a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Bendectin?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Bendectin. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Bendectin?
- Bendectin is marketed by Sanofi Aventis US. You can see Sanofi Aventis US's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Bendectin a brand-name or generic drug?
- Bendectin is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Doxylamine Succinate and Pyridoxine Hydrochloride.
- Is Bendectin available over the counter?
- No. Bendectin is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Bendectin come in?
- Bendectin is currently marketed as tablet, extended release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Bendectin FDA-registered?
- Bendectin is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA010598. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Bendectin been recalled by the FDA?
- Bendectin has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
- Is Bendectin safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Bendectin a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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