atomoxetine by is a Prescription medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Northstar Rx LLC, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.
Atomoxetine capsules are selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor indicated for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). (1.1)
Initial, Target and Maximum Daily Dose (2.1)
(Acute and Maintenance/Extended Treatment)
Body Weight |
Initial Daily Dose |
Target Total Daily Dose |
Maximum Total Daily Dose |
Children and adolescents up to 70 kg |
0.5 mg/kg |
1.2 mg/kg |
1.4 mg/kg |
Children and adolescents over 70 kg and adults |
40 mg |
80 mg |
100 mg |
Dosing adjustment — Hepatic Impairment, Strong CYP2D6 Inhibitor, and in patients known to be CYP2D6 poor metabolizers (PMs). (2.4, 12.3)
Most common adverse reactions (≥5% and at least twice the incidence of placebo patients)
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Northstar Rx LLC., USA at 1 (888)206-7821 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and Medication Guide.
Revised: 7/2019
Atomoxetine increased the risk of suicidal ideation in short-term studies in children or adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Anyone considering the use of atomoxetine in a child or adolescent must balance this risk with the clinical need. Co-morbidities occurring with ADHD may be associated with an increase in the risk of suicidal ideation and/or behavior. Patients who are started on therapy should be monitored closely for suicidality (suicidal thinking and behavior), clinical worsening, or unusual changes in behavior. Families and caregivers should be advised of the need for close observation and communication with the prescriber. Atomoxetine is approved for ADHD in pediatric and adult patients. Atomoxetine is not approved for major depressive disorder.
Pooled analyses of short-term (6 to 18 weeks) placebo-controlled trials of atomoxetine in children and adolescents (a total of 12 trials involving over 2200 patients, including 11 trials in ADHD and 1 trial in enuresis) have revealed a greater risk of suicidal ideation early during treatment in those receiving atomoxetine compared to placebo. The average risk of suicidal ideation in patients receiving atomoxetine was 0.4% (5/1357 patients), compared to none in placebo-treated patients (851 patients). No suicides occurred in these trials [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
a Abbreviations: bpm=beats per minute; DBP=diastolic blood pressure; HR=heart rate; mm Hg=millimeters mercury; SBP=systolic blood pressure. | ||||||||
b Proportion of patients meeting threshold at any one time during clinical trial. | ||||||||
Pediatric Acute
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Adult Acute
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Maximumb |
Endpoint |
Maximumb |
Endpoint |
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Atomoxetine |
Placebo |
Atomoxetine |
Placebo |
Atomoxetine |
Placebo |
Atomoxetine |
Placebo |
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% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
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21.5 |
14.1 |
9.3 |
4.8 |
12.6 |
8.7 |
4.8 |
3.5 |
SBP |
12.5 |
8.7 |
4.9 |
3.3 |
12.4 |
7.8 |
4.2 |
3.2 |
HR |
23.4 |
11.5 |
12.2 |
3.8 |
22.4 |
8.3 |
10.2 |
2.0 |
This growth pattern was generally similar regardless of pubertal status at the time of treatment initiation. Patients who were pre-pubertal at the start of treatment (girls ≤8 years old, boys ≤9 years old) gained an average of 2.1 kg and 1.2 cm less than predicted after three years. Patients who were pubertal (girls >8 to ≤13 years old, boys >9 to ≤14 years old) or late pubertal (girls >13 years old, boys >14 years old) had average weight and height gains that were close to or exceeded those predicted after three years of treatment.
a Reactions reported by at least 2% of patients treated with atomoxetine, and greater than placebo. The following reactions did not meet this criterion but were reported by more atomoxetine-treated patients than placebo-treated patients and are possibly related to atomoxetine treatment: blood pressure increased, early morning awakening (terminal insomnia), flushing, mydriasis, sinus tachycardia, asthenia, palpitations, mood swings, constipation, and dyspepsia. The following reactions were reported by at least 2% of patients treated with atomoxetine, and equal to or less than placebo: pharyngolaryngeal pain, insomnia (insomnia includes the terms, insomnia, initial insomnia, middle insomnia). The following reaction did not meet this criterion but shows a statistically significant dose relationship: pruritus. | ||
b Abdominal pain includes the terms: abdominal pain upper, abdominal pain, stomach discomfort, abdominal discomfort, epigastric discomfort. | ||
c Somnolence includes the terms: sedation, somnolence. | ||
Adverse Reactiona |
Percentage of Patients Reporting Reaction |
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Atomoxetine
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Placebo
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Gastrointestinal Disorders | ||
Abdominal painb |
18 |
10 |
Vomiting |
11 |
6 |
Nausea |
10 |
5 |
General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions | ||
Fatigue |
8 |
3 |
Irritability |
6 |
3 |
Therapeutic response unexpected |
2 |
1 |
Investigations | ||
Weight decreased |
3 |
0 |
Metabolism and Nutritional Disorders | ||
Decreased appetite |
16 |
4 |
Anorexia |
3 |
1 |
Nervous System Disorders | ||
Headache |
19 |
15 |
Somnolencec |
11 |
4 |
Dizziness |
5 |
2 |
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders | ||
Rash |
2 |
1 |
a Abdominal pain includes the terms: abdominal pain upper, abdominal pain, stomach discomfort, abdominal discomfort, epigastric discomfort. | |||||||
b Constipation didn't meet the statistical significance on Breslow-Day test but is included in the table because of pharmacologic plausibility. | |||||||
c Mood swings didn't meet the statistical significance on Breslow-Day test at 0.05 level but p-value was <0.1 (trend). | |||||||
Adverse Reaction |
Percentage of Patients
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Percentage of Patients
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Atomoxetine
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Placebo
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Atomoxetine
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Placebo
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Gastrointestinal Disorders | |||||||
Abdominal paina |
17 |
13 |
18 |
7 |
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Vomiting |
11 |
8 |
11 |
4 |
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Nausea |
7 |
6 |
13 |
4 |
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Constipationb |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
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General Disorders | |||||||
Fatigue |
6 |
4 |
9 |
2 |
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Psychiatric Disorders | |||||||
Mood swingsc |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1Depression includes the following terms: depression, major depression, depressive symptoms, depressed mood, dysphoria.
a Reactions reported by at least 2% of patients treated with atomoxetine, and greater than placebo. The following reactions did not meet this criterion but were reported by more atomoxetine-treated patients than placebo-treated patients and are possibly related to atomoxetine treatment: peripheral coldness, tachycardia, prostatitis, testicular pain, orgasm abnormal, flatulence, asthenia, feeling cold, muscle spasm, dysgeusia, agitation, restlessness, micturition urgency, pollakiuria, pruritus, urticaria, flushing, tremor, menstruation irregular, rash, and urinary retention. The following reactions were reported by at least 2% of patients treated with atomoxetine, and equal to or less than placebo: anxiety, diarrhea, back pain, headache, and oropharyngeal pain. | ||
b Abdominal pain includes the terms: abdominal pain upper, abdominal pain, stomach discomfort, abdominal discomfort, epigastric discomfort. | ||
c Somnolence includes the terms: sedation, somnolence. | ||
d Insomnia includes the terms: insomnia, initial insomnia, middle insomnia, and terminal insomnia. | ||
e Urinary hesitation includes the terms: urinary hesitation, urine flow decreased. | ||
f Based on total number of males (atomoxetine, N=943; placebo, N=869). | ||
g Based on total number of females (atomoxetine, N=754; placebo, N=691). | ||
Adverse Reactiona |
Percentage of Patients Reporting Reaction |
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Atomoxetine
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Placebo
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Cardiac Disorders | ||
Palpitations |
3 |
1 |
Gastrointestinal Disorders | ||
Dry mouth |
20 |
5 |
Nausea |
26 |
6 |
Constipation |
8 |
3 |
Abdominal painb |
7 |
4 |
Dyspepsia |
4 |
2 |
Vomiting |
4 |
2 |
General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions | ||
Fatigue |
10 |
6 |
Chills |
3 |
0 |
Feeling jittery |
2 |
1 |
Irritability |
5 |
3 |
Thirst |
2 |
1 |
Investigations | ||
Weight decreased |
2 |
1 |
Metabolism and Nutritional Disorders | ||
Decreased appetite |
16 |
3 |
Nervous System Disorders | ||
Dizziness |
8 |
3 |
Somnolencec |
8 |
5 |
Paraesthesia |
3 |
0 |
Psychiatric Disorders | ||
Abnormal dreams |
4 |
3 |
Insomniad |
15 |
8 |
Libido decreased |
3 |
1 |
Sleep disorder |
3 |
1 |
Renal and Urinary Disorders | ||
Urinary hesitatione |
6 |
1 |
Dysuria |
2 |
0 |
Reproductive System and Breast Disorders | ||
Erectile dysfunctionf |
8 |
1 |
Dysmenorrheag |
3 |
2 |
Ejaculation delayedf and/or ejaculation disorderf |
4 |
1 |
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders | ||
Hyperhidrosis |
4 |
1 |
Vascular Disorders | ||
Hot flush |
3 |
0 |
The following adverse reactions have been identified during post approval use of atomoxetine. Unless otherwise specified, these adverse reactions have occurred in adults and children and adolescents. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
a Atomoxetine base equivalent. | |||||||
Atomoxetine Capsules USP |
10 mga |
18 mga |
25 mga |
40 mga |
60 mga |
80 mga |
100 mga |
Color |
Opaque White, Opaque White |
Opaque Yellow, Opaque White |
Opaque Blue, Opaque White |
Opaque Blue, Opaque Blue |
Opaque Blue, Opaque Yellow |
Opaque Reddish Brown, Opaque White |
Opaque Reddish Brown, Opaque Reddish Brown |
Identification |
265/10 |
266/18 |
267/25 |
268/40 |
269/60 |
270/80 |
271/100 |
10 mg |
18 mg |
25 mg |
40 mg |
60 mg |
80 mg |
100 mg |
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NDC Codes: |
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Bottles of 30 |
16714-755-01 |
16714-756-01 |
16714-757-01 |
16714-758-01 |
16714-759-01 |
16714-760-01 |
16714-761-01 |
MEDICATION GUIDE
Atomoxetine (A-toe-MOX-e-teen) Capsules
What is the most important information I should know about atomoxetine capsules?
1. Suicidal thoughts and actions in children and teenagers:
2. Severe liver damage:
3. Heart-related problems:
4. New mental (psychiatric) problems in children and teenagers:
What Are Atomoxetine Capsules?
Who should not take atomoxetine capsules?
Can atomoxetine capsules be taken with other medicines?
How should atomoxetine capsules be taken?
What are possible side effects of atomoxetine capsules?
How should I store atomoxetine capsules?
General information about atomoxetine capsules
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about atomoxetine capsules. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about atomoxetine capsules that was written for healthcare professionals. For more information about atomoxetine capsules, call Northstar RxLLC@ at 1-800-206-7821.
What are the ingredients in atomoxetine capsules?
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Labeler - Northstar Rx LLC (830546433) |
Establishment | |||
Name | Address | ID/FEI | Business Operations |
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Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited | 677318665 | MANUFACTURE(16714-755, 16714-756, 16714-757, 16714-758, 16714-759, 16714-760, 16714-761) , ANALYSIS(16714-755, 16714-756, 16714-757, 16714-758, 16714-759, 16714-760, 16714-761) |
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Hetero Labs Limited | 650435873 | API MANUFACTURE(16714-755, 16714-756, 16714-757, 16714-758, 16714-759, 16714-760, 16714-761) |