Red Capsule 440 Name Of Medication

i have had the worse headache all day and the *equate* "off brand" isnt working, well my friend gave me her Red Capsule Ida 440 which is her prescription. Would it be safe if i tried it? ## Hello, Amanduhh! How are you? No, it isn't safe to take any prescription medication that isn't prescribed for you and approved by your doctor. They all carry risks and could cause possible side effects, so doing so could be dangerous. What medication did you already take for your headache? There are many under the Equate name.

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capsule reddish/brown and white, RDY is on the reddish/brown part and the 440 on the white ## This one has been a challenge to find a definite match for. Basically, FDA approved prescription drugs are all required to contain a unique imprint code / color / shape from all manufacturers. The fact that this marking is not showing up all over the place can indicate one of the following: 1. It may be an over the counter medication 2. It may be from outside the United States 3. It can be an illegal drug - although I doubt it with this one since the markings are so specific I wish I could be more specific with this post, but at this point it is difficult to tell. Are there any other details which you can provide? If anybody else has more questions or details concerning this particular pill, pl...

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red capsule, ida 440 on it ## Hi Cathy, The pill in description is Acetaminophen (325 mg) + Dichloral (100 mg) + Isometheptene (65 mg). This drug is commonly used in the treatment of migraine headaches and is currently available in the United States and United Kingdom by prescription only. Learn More: Acetaminophen + Dichloralphenazone + Isometheptene Details I hope this info helps!

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what do these # mean on solid red capsule with isometh/apap? ## U.S. law requires that all prescription drugs have unique letters or numbers (sometimes in addition to a logo of some kind) imprinted on the tablets or capsules so the medication can be identified by manufacturer, substance and dosage. However, the way a pill looks is entirely up to the whit and whim of the company making it, so there are many, many pills on the market, both over the counter and prescription that could meet that physical description. Because of this, the imprint (such as 440) is really the key to identifying the pill. Did you have any other questions or comments concerning this?

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Ramipril 5 mg Oral Capsule by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited ## Markings: RDY;440 ## Shape: Capsule ## Package Codes: 55111-440-01, 55111-440-05, 55111-440-10, 55111-440-30, 55111-440-60, 55111-440-78, 55111-440-90

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Doss Sodium 100 mg Oral Capsule by Liberty Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ## Markings: 51A ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Red ## Package Codes: 0440-7465-30 ## Active Ingredients: Docusate Sodium

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Pain Reliever 325 mg Oral Capsule, Liquid Filled by Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc ## Markings: 718 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Red ## Package Codes: 63868-440-20

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Methylphenidate Hydrochloride 36 mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release by Dr.reddys Laboratories Inc ## Markings: RDY36 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Orange ## Package Codes: 43598-440-01 ## Active Ingredients: Methylphenidate Hydrochloride

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Apap 325 mg / Dichloralphenazone 100 mg / Isometheptene 65 mg Oral Capsule by Macoven Pharmaceuticals ## Markings: IDA;440 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Red ## Package Codes: 44183-440-01