5 48 Pill — YELLOW ROUND, 3mm — Pramipexole
| Imprint | 5 / 48 |
|---|---|
| Colour | YELLOW |
| Shape | ROUND |
| Size | 3 |
| Strength | PRAMIPEXOLE DIHYDROCHLORIDE 1 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet |
| Manufacturer | McKesson Packaging Services a business unit of McKesson Corporation |
| NDC | 63739-536 |
| Schedule | — |
| Availability | — |
| Ingredients | PRAMIPEXOLE DIHYDROCHLORIDE[PRAMIPEXOLE] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "5 48" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.
Active ingredient
Pramipexole
Uses and warnings
No boxed warning, and no absolute contraindications are listed. Major warnings include "falling asleep during activities of daily living," including "sudden onset of sleep... without warning" while driving, which has resulted in accidents; impaired systemic regulation of blood pressure causing orthostatic hypotension and syncope; risk of "compulsive behaviors and other intense urges" such as gambling, hypersexuality, and compulsive spending or eating; hallucinations and other psychotic-like behavior; and potential to cause or worsen dyskinesia.
Pramipexole tablets are indicated for "treatment of the signs and symptoms of idiopathic Parkinson's disease" and for "treatment of moderate-to-severe primary Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)."
How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "5 48".
- • Confirm the colour (YELLOW) and shape (ROUND).
- • Compare the size (3) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
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Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file bf5df133-af56-4804-bae2-75a1bddcffa4.xml