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Histamine

Generic Name
Histamine
Brand Names
Activon Arthritis, Ceplene, Rematex
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C5H9N3
CAS Number
51-45-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
820484N8I3

Overview

A depressor amine derived by enzymatic decarboxylation of histidine. It is a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, a constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, a vasodilator, and also a centrally acting neurotransmitter.

Indication

Histamine phosphate is indicated as a diagnostic aid for the evaluation of gastric acid secretory function.

Associated Conditions

  • Migraine

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
King Bio Inc.
57955-9003
ORAL
10 [hp_X] in 59 mL
5/19/2025
Deseret Biologicals, Inc.
43742-2218
ORAL
6 [hp_X] in 1 mL
5/27/2025
Nutritional Specialties, Inc.
83027-0123
ORAL
12 [hp_X] in 1 mL
5/15/2025
Boiron
0220-9303
ORAL
9 [hp_C] in 1 1
5/12/2025
SEVENE USA
76472-5003
SUBLINGUAL
30 [hp_C] in 1 1
5/15/2025
ALK-Abello, Inc.
0268-0247
PERCUTANEOUS
2.75 mg in 1 mL
8/25/2020
Jubilant HollisterStier LLC
65044-9998
PERCUTANEOUS
6 mg in 1 mL
11/1/2023
Home Aide Diagnostics, Inc.
69379-001
TOPICAL
0.035 g in 100 g
7/8/2015
Eight and Company L.L.C
61096-2004
ORAL
200 [hp_C] in 1 mL
5/15/2025
King Bio Inc.
57955-0762
ORAL
12 [hp_X] in 59 mL
5/20/2025

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
Authorised
10/7/2008

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No HSA approvals found for this drug.

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
Biochemics Hayfever
120022
Medicine
A
6/22/2005
Allergy Oral Spray
351127
Medicine
A
12/8/2020
Snoreeze Oral Spray
351124
Medicine
A
12/8/2020

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