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Uses
XURIDEN™ is a pyrimidine analog indicated for uridine replacement in patients with hereditary orotic aciduria.
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XURIDEN (uridine triacetate) oral granules is a pyrimidine analog containing uridine triacetate. Uridine triacetate has the chemical designation (2',3',5'-tri-O-acetyl-ß-D-ribofuranosyl)-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione. The molecular weight is 370.3 and it has an empirical formula of C15H18N2O9. The structural formula is:
Each single-use 2 gram packet of XURIDEN orange-flavored oral granules (95% w/w) contains 2 grams of uridine triacetate and the following inactive ingredients: ethylcellulose (0.062 grams), Opadry Clear [proprietary dispersion of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose and Macrogol] (0.015 grams), and natural orange juice flavor (0.026 grams).
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Wellstat Therapeutics Corporation
Xuriden | Cvs Pharmacy
• do not use more than directed (see overdose warning) • take every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 5 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.Age
Dose
children under 4 years of age
do not use
children 4 to under 12 years of age
do not use unless directed by a doctor
adults and children 12 years of age and over
one packet
• dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes. • if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water: stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat.
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