Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Metaproterenol Sulfate
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- Metaproterenol Sulfate 5%
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Generic
- May treat
- asthma, bronchial spasm, pulmonary emphysema
- Manufacturer
- Muro
- FDA application
- ANDA073340
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Prometa treat?
- Prometa (Metaproterenol Sulfate) may be used to treat asthma, bronchial spasm, pulmonary emphysema, chronic bronchitis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Prometa?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Prometa. To pay less, Prometa is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Prometa?
- Prometa is marketed by Muro. You can see Muro's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Prometa a brand-name or generic drug?
- Prometa is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Metaproterenol Sulfate. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
- Is Prometa available over the counter?
- No. Prometa 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 Prometa come in?
- Prometa is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Prometa FDA-registered?
- Prometa is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA073340. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
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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