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Pharmaranks rates Videx Ec 3.6/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Videx Ec (Didanosine) is a medication used to treat Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.

Didanosine · by Bristol Myers Squibb

72/100Limited · 1 source

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 →

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Didanosine
Form
Capsule, Oral pellets
Strength
Didanosine 125MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Didanosine 200MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Didanosine 250MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Didanosine 400MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
FDA application
NDA021183
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

Dosage forms

Capsule and Oral pellets

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Videx Ec treat?
Videx Ec (Didanosine) may be used to treat acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, 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.
How is Videx Ec rated?
pharmaranks gives Videx Ec a composite score of 3.6 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 Videx Ec?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Videx Ec. 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 Videx Ec?
Videx Ec is marketed by Bristol Myers Squibb. You can see Bristol Myers Squibb's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Videx Ec a brand-name or generic drug?
Videx Ec is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Didanosine.
Is Videx Ec available over the counter?
No. Videx Ec 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 Videx Ec come in?
Videx Ec is currently marketed as capsule and oral pellets, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
Is Videx Ec FDA-registered?
Videx Ec is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021183. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Videx Ec been recalled by the FDA?
Videx Ec 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 Videx Ec safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Videx Ec a recall-safety score of 72/100, 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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