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Overview

Brand name
PROPOFOL
Generic name
propofol
Dosage form
Injection, Emulsion
Route
Intravenous
Marketing category
ANDA · ANDA
Labeler
Hospira, Inc.
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
1
NDC product codes
30
Packages
39
Data completeness
83% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Propofol 10 mg/mL 1808217 View

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Injection, Emulsion
Route of administration
Intravenous
Presentations
69

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

Source: NDC Directory
Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
General Anesthesia [PE] PE All 29 members
General Anesthetic [EPC] EPC All 17 members

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
077908
Application type
ANDA · Abbreviated New Drug Application
Approval date
March 17, 2006
Sponsor
HOSPIRA
Products on application
1
Submissions recorded
7
Products approved under application 077908.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
077908-001 PROPOFOL INJECTABLE PROPOFOL Prescription AB

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
AB
Reference Listed Drug
No
Reference Standard
No

What this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated by in vivo or in vitro testing

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 077908.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 36 Labeling Approved September 19, 2025 Standard
Supplement 26 Labeling Approved May 29, 2016 Standard
Supplement 23 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved November 7, 2014 —
Supplement 8 Labeling Approved August 12, 2008 —
Supplement 7 Labeling Approved January 14, 2008 —
Supplement 3 Labeling Approved October 30, 2007 —
Original application 1 Approved March 17, 2006 —

Review documents

  • 0 · Original application · June 22, 2012
  • 0 · Original application · June 18, 2007

Prescribing information

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Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260813). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20260813 HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20251212 HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20250607 HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20250520

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE • Induction of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 3 Years of Age • Maintenance of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 2 Months of Age • Initiation and Maintenance of Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) Sedation in Adult Patients • Sedation for Adult Patients in Combination with Regional Anesthesia • Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Sedation of Intubated, Mechanically Ventilated Adult Patients Propofol Injectable Emulsion is an intravenous general anesthetic and sedation drug indicated for: Induction of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 3 Years of Age Maintenance of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 2 Months of Age Initiation and Maintenance of Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) Sedation in Adult Patients Sedation for Adult Patients in Combination with Regional Anesthesia Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Sedation of Intubated, Mechanically Ventilated Adult Patients Limitations of Use Propofol Injectable Emulsion is not recommended for induction of anesthesia below the age of 3 years or for maintenance of anesthesia below the age of 2 months because its safety and effectiveness have not been established in those populations [see Pediatric Use ( 8.4 )] . Safety, effectiveness and dosing guidelines for Propofol Injectable Emulsion have not been established for MAC sedation in the pediatric population; therefore, it is not recommended for this use [see Pediatric Use ( 8.4 )]. Propofol Injectable Emulsion is not indicated for use in Pediatric ICU sedation since the safety of this regimen has not been established [see Pediatric Use ( 8.4 )]. Propofol Injectable Emulsion is an intravenous general anesthetic and sedation drug indicated for: Induction of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 3 Years of Age Maintenance of General Anesthesia for Patients Greater than or Equal to 2 Months of Age Initiation and Maintenance of Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) Sedation in Adult Patients Sedation for Adult Patients in Combination with Regional Anesthesia Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Sedation of Intubated, Mechanically Ventilated Adult Patients Limitations of Use : Propofol Injectable Emulsion is not recommended for induction of anesthesia below the age of 3 years or for maintenance of anesthesia below the age of 2 months MAC sedation in the pediatric population is not recommended Propofol Injectable Emulsion is not indicated for use in Pediatric ICU sedation

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION See Full Prescribing Information for detailed dosing instructions. 2.1 Important Dosage and Administration Information Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit. Shake well before use. Do not use if there is evidence of excessive creaming or aggregation, if large droplets are visible, or if there are other forms of phase separation indicating that the stability of the product has been compromised. Slight creaming, which should disappear after shaking, may be visible upon prolonged standing. Do not use if there is evidence of separation of the phases of the emulsion. Propofol injectable emulsion with benzyl alcohol inhibits microbial growth for up to 12 hours, as demonstrated by test data for representative USP microorganisms. Product is packaged under nitrogen. For general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care (MAC) sedation, propofol injectable emulsion should be administered only by persons trained in the administration of general anesthesia and not involved in the conduct of the surgical/diagnostic procedure. Sedated patients should be continuously monitored, and equipment for maintaining a patent airway, providing artificial ventilation, administering supplemental oxygen, and instituting cardiovascular resuscitation must be immediately available. Patients should be continuously monitored for early signs of hypotension, apnea, airway obstruction, and/or oxygen desaturation. These cardiorespiratory effects are more likely to occur following rapid bolus administration, especially in the elderly, debilitated, or ASA-PS III or IV patients. For sedation of intubated, mechanically ventilated adult patients in the Intensive Care Unit, propofol injectable emulsion should be administered only by persons skilled in the management of critically ill patients and trained in cardiovascular resuscitation and airway management. Guidelines for Aseptic Technique for General Anesthesia/MAC Sedation Propofol injectable emulsion must be prepared for use just prior to initiation of each individual anesthetic/sedative procedure. The vial rubber stopper should be disinfected using 70% isopropyl alcohol. Propofol injectable emulsion should be drawn into a sterile syringe immediately after a vial is opened. When withdrawing propofol injectable emulsion from vials, a sterile vent spike should be used. The syringe should be labelled with appropriate information including the date and time the vial was opened. Administration should commence promptly and be completed within 12 hours after the vial has been opened. Propofol injectable emulsion must be prepared for single dose only. Any unused propofol injectable emulsion drug product, reservoirs, dedicated administration tubing and/or solutions containing propofol injectable emulsion must be discarded at the end of the anesthetic procedure or at 12 hours, whichever occurs sooner. The intravenous line should be flushed every 12 hours and at the end of the anesthetic procedure to remove residual propofol injectable emulsion [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Guidelines for Aseptic Technique for ICU Sedation Propofol injectable emulsion must be prepared for single dose only. Strict aseptic techniques must be followed. The vial rubber stopper should be disinfected using 70% isopropyl alcohol. A sterile vent spike and sterile tubing must be used for administration of propofol injectable emulsion. As with other lipid emulsions, the number of intravenous line manipulations should be minimized. Administration should commence promptly and must be completed within 12 hours after the vial has been spiked. The tubing and any unused propofol injectable emulsion drug product must be discarded after 12 hours. If propofol injectable emulsion is transferred to a syringe prior to administration, it should be drawn into a sterile syringe immediately after a vial is opened. W …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Propofol injectable emulsion, USP is available in single-dose vials as follows: 200 mg of propofol per 20 mL of an oil-in-water emulsion (10 mg per mL), 20 mL vial. 500 mg of propofol per 50 mL of an oil-in-water emulsion (10 mg per mL), 50 mL vial. 1,000 mg of propofol per 100 mL of an oil-in-water emulsion (10 mg per mL), 100 mL vial. Injectable emulsion: 200 mg per 20 mL (10 mg per mL), 500 mg per 50 mL (10 mg per mL), and 1,000 mg per 100 mL (10 mg per mL) single-dose vials ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Propofol injectable emulsion is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to propofol or any of propofol injectable emulsion components. Propofol injectable emulsion is contraindicated in patients with a history of anaphylaxis to eggs, egg products, soybeans or soy products. Known hypersensitivity to propofol, egg or soybean. ( 4 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity Reactions : Serious and sometimes fatal reactions ( 5.1 ) Microbial Contamination : Strict aseptic technique must be maintained during handling. Propofol injectable emulsion vials are never to be accessed more than once or used on more than one person. Administration should commence promptly and be completed within 12 hours after the vial has been opened. Discard unused drug product. Do not use if contamination is suspected ( 5.2 ) Cardiovascular depression : Cases of bradycardia, asystole, and cardiac arrest have been reported. Pediatric patients are susceptible to this effect, particularly when fentanyl is given concomitantly ( 5.4 ) 5.1 Anaphylactic and Anaphylactoid Reactions Use of propofol injectable emulsion has been associated with both fatal and life threatening anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions. Clinical features of anaphylaxis, including angioedema, bronchospasm, erythema, and hypotension, occur rarely following propofol injectable emulsion administration. Contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions including anaphylactic symptoms and life-threatening or less severe asthmatic episodes in certain susceptible people. The overall prevalence of sulfite sensitivity in the general population is unknown and probably low. Sulfite sensitivity is seen more frequently in asthmatic than in nonasthmatic people. 5.2 Risks of Microbial Contamination Strict aseptic technique must always be maintained during handling. Propofol injectable emulsion is a single-dose parenteral product (single patient infusion vial) which contains sodium metabisulfite (0.25 mg per mL) to inhibit the rate of growth of microorganisms, for up to 12 hours, in the event of accidental extrinsic contamination. However, propofol injectable emulsion can still support the growth of microorganisms, as it is not an antimicrobially preserved product under USP standards. Do not use if contamination is suspected. Discard unused drug product as directed within the required time limits. There have been reports in which failure to use aseptic technique when handling propofol injectable emulsion was associated with microbial contamination of the product and with fever, infection/sepsis, other life-threatening illness, and/or death. Propofol injectable emulsion vials are never to be accessed more than once or used on more than one person. There have been reports, in the literature and other public sources, of the transmission of bloodborne pathogens (such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV) from unsafe injection practices, and of the use of propofol vials intended for single use on multiple persons. 5.3 Risks of Pediatric Neurotoxicity Published animal studies demonstrate that the administration of anesthetic and sedation drugs that block NMDA receptors and/or potentiate GABA activity increase neuronal apoptosis in the developing brain and result in long-term cognitive deficits when used for longer than 3 hours. The clinical significance of these findings is not clear. However, based on the available data, the window of vulnerability to these changes is believed to correlate with exposures in the third trimester of gestation through the first several months of life, but may extend out to approximately three years of age in humans [see Animal Toxicology and/or Pharmacology ( 13.2 )]. Some published studies in children suggest that similar deficits may occur after repeated or prolonged exposures to anesthetic agents early in life and may result in adverse cognitive or behavioral effects. These studies have substantial limitations, and it is not clear if the observed effects are due to the anesthetic/sedation drug administration or other factors such as the surgery or underlying illness. Anesthetic and sedation drugs are a necessary part of the care of children needing surgery, other procedures, or tests that cannot be delayed, and no specific medications have been shown to be safer than …

WARNINGS Use of propofol injectable emulsion has been associated with both fatal and life-threatening anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions. For general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care (MAC) sedation, propofol injectable emulsion should be administered only by persons trained in the administration of general anesthesia and not involved in the conduct of the surgical/diagnostic procedure. Sedated patients should be continuously monitored, and facilities for maintenance of a patent airway, providing artificial ventilation, administering supplemental oxygen, and instituting cardiovascular resuscitation must be immediately available. Patients should be continuously monitored for early signs of hypotension, apnea, airway obstruction, and/or oxygen desaturation. These cardiorespiratory effects are more likely to occur following rapid bolus administration, especially in the elderly, debilitated, or ASA-PS III or IV patients. For sedation of intubated, mechanically ventilated patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), propofol injectable emulsion should be administered only by persons skilled in the management of critically ill patients and trained in cardiovascular resuscitation and airway management. Use of propofol injectable emulsion for both adult and pediatric ICU sedation has been associated with a constellation of metabolic derangements and organ system failures, referred to as Propofol Infusion Syndrome, that have resulted in death. The syndrome is characterized by severe metabolic acidosis, hyperkalemia, lipemia, rhabdomyolysis, hepatomegaly, renal failure, ECG changes1 and/or cardiac failure. The following appear to be major risk factors for the development of these events: decreased oxygen delivery to tissues; serious neurological injury and/or sepsis; high dosages of one or more of the following pharmacological agents: vasoconstrictors, steroids, inotropes and/or prolonged, high-dose infusions of propofol (greater than 5 mg/kg/h for greater than 48h). The syndrome has also been reported following large-dose, short-term infusions during surgical anesthesia. In the setting of prolonged need for sedation, increasing propofol dose requirements to maintain a constant level of sedation, or onset of metabolic acidosis during administration of a propofol infusion, consideration should be given to using alternative means of sedation. Abrupt discontinuation of propofol injectable emulsion prior to weaning or for daily evaluation of sedation levels should be avoided. This may result in rapid awakening with associated anxiety, agitation, and resistance to mechanical ventilation. Infusions of propofol injectable emulsion should be adjusted to maintain a light level of sedation through the weaning process or evaluation of sedation level (see PRECAUTIONS ). Propofol injectable emulsion should not be co-administered through the same IV catheter with blood or plasma because compatibility has not been established. In vitro tests have shown that aggregates of the globular component of the emulsion vehicle have occurred with blood/plasma/serum from humans and animals. The clinical significance of these findings is not known. There have been reports in which failure to use aseptic technique when handling propofol injectable emulsion was associated with microbial contamination of the product and with fever, infection, sepsis, other life-threatening illness, and death. Do not use if contamination is suspected. Discard unused drug product as directed within the required time limits (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION , Handling Procedures). There have been reports, in the literature and other public sources, of the transmission of bloodborne pathogens (such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV) from unsafe injection practices, and use of propofol vials intended for single use on multiple persons. Propofol injectable emulsion vial is never to be accessed more than once or used on more than one person. 1 Coved ST segment elevation (similar to …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious or otherwise important adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity reaction [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Hypotension and/or bradycardia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Propofol Infusion Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] In the description below, rates of the more common events represent US/Canadian clinical study results. Less frequent events are also derived from publications and marketing experience in over 8 million patients; there are insufficient data to support an accurate estimate of their incidence rates. These studies were conducted using a variety of premedicants, varying lengths of surgical/diagnostic procedures, and various other anesthetic/sedative agents. Most adverse events were mild and transient. The most common adverse reactions >1% were bradycardia, arrhythmia, tachycardia, hypotension, hypertension, decreased cardiac output, movement, apnea, respiratory acidosis during weaning, rash, pruritus, burning/stinging or pain at injection site, and hyperlipemia ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Sagent Pharmaceuticals at 1-866-625-1618 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Anesthesia and MAC Sedation in Adults The following estimates of adverse events for propofol injectable emulsion include data from clinical trials in general anesthesia/MAC sedation (N=2889 adult patients). The adverse events listed below as probably causally related are those events in which the actual incidence rate in patients treated with propofol injectable emulsion was greater than the comparator incidence rate in these trials. Therefore, incidence rates for anesthesia and MAC sedation in adults generally represent estimates of the percentage of clinical trial patients which appeared to have probable causal relationship. The adverse experience profile from reports of 150 patients in the MAC sedation clinical trials is similar to the profile established with propofol injectable emulsion during anesthesia (see Table 2 below). During MAC sedation clinical trials, significant respiratory events included cough, upper airway obstruction, apnea, hypoventilation, and dyspnea. Anesthesia in Pediatric Patients Generally, the adverse experience profile from reports of 506 propofol injectable emulsion pediatric patients from 6 days through 16 years of age in the US/Canadian anesthesia clinical trials is similar to the profile established with propofol injectable emulsion during anesthesia in adults. Although not reported as an adverse event in clinical trials, apnea is frequently observed in pediatric patients. ICU Sedation in Adults The following estimates of adverse events include data from clinical trials in ICU sedation (N=159 adult patients). Probably related incidence rates for ICU sedation were determined by individual case report form review. Probable causality was based upon an apparent dose response relationship and/or positive responses to rechallenge. In many instances the presence of concomitant disease and concomitant therapy made the causal relationship unknown. Therefore, incidence rates for ICU sedation generally represent estimates of the percentage of clinical trial patients which appeared to have a probable causal relationship. Table 2. Treatment Emergent Adverse Events Observed from Clinical Trials Anesthesia/MAC Sedation ICU Sedation Body as a Whole: Anaphylaxis/Anaphylactoid reaction perinatal disorder, tachycardia, bigeminy, bradycardia, premature ventricular contractions, hemorrhage, ECG abnormal arrhythmia atrial, fever, extremities pain, anticholinergic syndrome, asthenia, awareness, chest pain, extremities …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Opioids, Sedatives or Other Analgesic Agents : May increase the anesthetic/sedative and cardiorespiratory effects ( 7 ) Valproate : May lead to increased blood levels of propofol ( 7 ) Opioids and Sedatives The induction dose requirements of propofol injectable emulsion may be reduced in patients with intramuscular or intravenous premedication, particularly with opioids (e.g., morphine, meperidine, and fentanyl, etc.) and combinations of opioids and sedatives (e.g., benzodiazepines, barbiturates, chloral hydrate, droperidol, etc.). These agents may increase the anesthetic or sedative effects of propofol injectable emulsion and may also result in more pronounced decreases in systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial pressures and cardiac output. In pediatric patients, administration of fentanyl concomitantly with propofol injectable emulsion may result in serious bradycardia. Analgesic Agents During maintenance of anesthesia or sedation, the rate of propofol injectable emulsion administration should be adjusted according to the desired level of anesthesia or sedation and may be reduced in the presence of supplemental analgesic agents (e.g., nitrous oxide or opioids). The concurrent administration of potent inhalational agents (e.g., isoflurane, sevoflurane, desflurane, enflurane, and halothane) during maintenance with propofol injectable emulsion are routinely used. These inhalational agents can also be expected to increase the anesthetic or sedative and cardiorespiratory effects of propofol injectable emulsion. Valproate The concomitant use of valproate and propofol may lead to increased blood levels of propofol. Reduce the dose of propofol when co-administering with valproate. Monitor patients closely for signs of increased sedation or cardiorespiratory depression. Common Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Propofol injectable emulsion does not cause a clinically significant change in onset, intensity or duration of action of the commonly used neuromuscular blocking agents (e.g., succinylcholine and nondepolarizing muscle relaxants). Common Drugs Used as Premedication or Drugs Used During Anesthesia or Sedation No significant adverse interactions with commonly used premedications or drugs used during anesthesia or sedation (including a range of muscle relaxants, inhalational agents, analgesic agents, and local anesthetic agents) have been observed in adults.

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Data from randomized controlled trials, cohort studies and case series over several decades with propofol use in pregnant women have not identified a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Most of the reported exposures to propofol describe propofol exposure at the time of cesarean delivery. There are reports of neonatal depression in infants exposed to propofol during delivery (see Clinical Considerations). In animal reproduction studies, decreased pup survival concurrent with increased maternal mortality was observed with intravenous administration of propofol to pregnant rats either prior to mating and during early gestation or during late gestation and early lactation at exposures less than the human induction dose of 2.5 mg/kg. In pregnant rats administered 15 mg/kg/day intravenous propofol (equivalent to the human induction dose) from two weeks prior to mating to early in gestation (Gestation Day 7), offspring that were allowed to mate had increased postimplantation losses. The pharmacological activity (anesthesia) of the drug on the mother is probably responsible for the adverse effects seen in the offspring. Published studies in pregnant primates demonstrate that the administration of anesthetic and sedation drugs that block NMDA receptors and/or potentiate GABA activity during the period of peak brain development increases neuronal apoptosis in the developing brain of the offspring when used for longer than 3 hours. There are no data on pregnancy exposures in primates corresponding to periods prior to the third trimester in humans [see Data , Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ), Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 )]). The clinical significance of these nonclinical findings is not known, and the benefits of appropriate anesthesia in pregnant women who require procedures should be balanced with the potential risks suggested by the nonclinical data. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2–4% and 15–20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Fetal/neonatal Adverse Reactions Propofol crosses the placenta and may be associated with neonatal depression. Monitor neonates for hypotonia and sedation following maternal exposure to propofol. Data Animal Data Pregnant rats were administered propofol intravenously at 0, 5, 10, and 15 mg/kg/day (0.3, 0.65, and 1 times the human induction dose of 2.5 mg/kg based on body surface area) during organogenesis (Gestational Days 6–15). Propofol did not cause adverse effects to the fetus at exposures up to 1 times the human induction dose despite evidence of maternal toxicity (decreased weight gain in all groups). Pregnant rabbits were administered propofol intravenously at 0, 5, 10, and 15 mg/kg/day (0.65, 1.3, 2 times the human induction dose of 2.5 mg/kg based on body surface area comparison) during organogenesis (Gestation Days 6–18). Propofol treatment decreased total numbers of corpora lutea in all treatment groups but did not cause fetal malformations at any dose despite maternal toxicity (one maternal death from anesthesia-related respiratory depression in the high dose group). Pregnant rats were administered propofol intravenously at 0, 10, and 15 mg/kg/day (0.65 and 1 times the human induction dose of 2.5 mg/kg based on body surface area) from late gestation through lactation (Gestation Day 16 to Lactation Day 22). Decreased pup survival was noted at all doses in the presence of maternal toxicity (deaths from anesthesia-induced respiratory depression). This study did not evaluate neurobehavioral function including learning and memory in the pups. Pregnant rats were administere …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action, like all general anesthetics, is poorly understood. However, propofol is thought to produce its sedative/anesthetic effects by the positive modulation of the inhibitory function of the neurotransmitter GABA through the ligand-gated GABA A receptors.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION Propofol injectable emulsion USP, 10 mg per mL is an anesthetic available as a sterile, nonpyrogenic, white, homogeneous emulsion for intravenous administration. The structural formula of propofol, USP is: Chemical name: 2,6 diisopropylphenol Molecular formula: C 12 H 18 O Molecular weight: 178.28 g/mol Propofol, USP is a clear, colorless to slightly yellowish liquid. It is very soluble in methanol and in ethanol, slightly soluble in cyclohexane and in isopropyl alcohol and very slightly soluble in water. The pKa is 11. The octanol/water partition coefficient for propofol is 6761:1 at a pH of 6.0 to 8.5. Each mL of propofol injectable emulsion, USP contains 10 mg propofol, USP; soybean oil, 100 mg; glycerol, 22.5 mg; egg phospholipids, 12 mg; disodium edetate anhydrous, 0.05 mg and sodium hydroxide to adjust pH, in water for injection. Propofol injectable emulsion, USP is isotonic and has a pH of 7.00 to 8.50. 1

10 OVERDOSAGE 10.1 Symptoms Overdosage is likely to cause cardiorespiratory depression. 10.2 Treatment If overdosage occurs, propofol injectable emulsion administration should be discontinued immediately. Respiratory depression should be treated by artificial ventilation with oxygen. Cardiovascular depression may require repositioning of the patient by raising the patient's legs, increasing the flow rate of intravenous fluids, and administering pressor agents and/or anticholinergic agents.

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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HOW SUPPLIED PROPOFOL INJECTION EMULSION is supplied in the following dosage forms. NDC 51662-1293-1 PROPOFOL INJECTION EMULSION 200mg/20mL (10mg/mL) VIAL HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst Mukilteo, WA 98275 Also supplied in the following manufacture supplied dosage forms Propofol injectable emulsion is supplied in ready-to-use vials containing 10 mg/mL of propofol as follows: Propofol undergoes oxidative degradation, in the presence of oxygen, and is therefore packaged under nitrogen to eliminate this degradation path. Store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Do not freeze. Shake well before use. Do not use if there is evidence of excessive creaming or aggregation, if large droplets are visible, or if there are other forms of phase separation indicating that the stability of the product has been compromised. Slight creaming, which should disappear after shaking, may be visible upon prolonged standing. HOW SUPPLIED

Adverse event reports

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36,431
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
A report count is not a risk measure. FAERS accepts voluntary and mandatory reports without establishing causation, and reporting is influenced by how widely a drug is used, how long it has been marketed, and media attention. FDA states that reports “do not prove that the drug caused the event”. Compare rates, not totals.

Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: PROPOFOL. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Recalls

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Drug recall enforcement reports associated with this product.
Classification Reported Firm Reason Status
Class I September 21, 2022 Pfizer Inc. Presence of particulate matter Terminated
Class I August 3, 2022 Pfizer Inc. Presence of particulate matter: particulate identified as a beetle. Terminated
Class I February 25, 2015 Hospira Inc. Temperature Abuse: Products experienced uncontrolled temperature excursions during transit. Terminated
Class II February 4, 2015 Hospira Inc. Presence of Particulate Matter: The firm received a complaint of an embedded particulate in the neck of one vial composed primarily of iron. Terminated
Class I August 27, 2014 Hospira Inc. Presence of Particulate Matter: A glass defect was found on the interior neck of the vial during a retain sample inspection where the glass vial contained visible embedded metallic particulate and free floating metallic particulates were also found in solution. Terminated
Class II January 29, 2014 Hospira Inc. Presence of Particulate Matter: Glass defect located on the interior neck of the vial identified glass surface abrasions and visible embedded particulate matter which could result in the potential for small glass flakes or embedded metal particulate to become dislodged into the solution. Terminated
Class II November 13, 2013 Hospira Inc. Presence of Particulate Matter: Visible particles embedded in the glass identified during a retain sample inspection. Terminated
Class II September 18, 2013 Hospira Inc. Presence of Particulate Matter: Visible particulate embedded in the glass vial was observed and confirmed in a sample bottle during retain sample inspection. Terminated
Class II August 21, 2013 Hospira Inc. Presence of Particulate Matter; single visible particulate was identified during a retain sample inspection identified as stainless steel Terminated
Class II May 1, 2013 Hospira Inc. Presence of Particulate Matter: A single visible particulate was identified during a retain sample inspection. Terminated
Class II April 3, 2013 Hospira Inc. Presence of Particulate Matter: Visible particulate embedded in vials was observed and confirmed in a sample bottle during retain inspection. Terminated
Class II February 20, 2013 Hospira Inc. Presence of Particulate Matter: Visible particulate and particulate embedded in vials were observed during retain inspection. Terminated
Class II October 3, 2012 Hospira Inc. Presence of Particulate Matter: A single visible particulate was observed and confirmed in sample bottles of the recalled lots during retain inspection. Terminated
Class II September 5, 2012 Hospira Inc. Presence of Particulate Matter: A single visible particulate was observed and confirmed in a sample bottle during retain inspection. Terminated
Class II June 20, 2012 Hospira, Inc. Presence of Particulate Matter: A single visible particulate was observed in a retention sample bottles identified as stainless steel Terminated

Packaging and NDCs

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Every National Drug Code package associated with this medication. The NDC is the identifier used for dispensing, billing and pharmacovigilance in the United States.
Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
80830-1188-7 80830-1188 Amneal Pharmaceuticals Private Limited 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (80830-1188-7) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL (80830-1188-1) August 16, 2024
80830-2364-8 80830-2364 Amneal Pharmaceuticals Private Limited 20 VIAL in 1 CARTON (80830-2364-8) / 50 mL in 1 VIAL (80830-2364-1) August 16, 2024
80830-2365-7 80830-2365 Amneal Pharmaceuticals Private Limited 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (80830-2365-7) / 100 mL in 1 VIAL (80830-2365-1) August 16, 2024
83854-018-10 83854-018 Anthea Pharma Private Limited 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (83854-018-10) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL (83854-018-01) July 14, 2026
83634-603-20 83634-603 Avenacy, LLC 20 VIAL in 1 CARTON (83634-603-20) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL (83634-603-41) April 30, 2025
83634-603-50 83634-603 Avenacy, LLC 20 VIAL in 1 CARTON (83634-603-50) / 50 mL in 1 VIAL (83634-603-42) April 30, 2025
83634-603-51 83634-603 Avenacy, LLC 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (83634-603-51) / 100 mL in 1 VIAL (83634-603-43) April 30, 2025
72572-590-10 72572-590 Civica, Inc 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (72572-590-10) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL (72572-590-01) July 16, 2021
72572-601-20 72572-601 Civica, Inc 20 VIAL in 1 CARTON (72572-601-20) / 50 mL in 1 VIAL (72572-601-01) July 16, 2021
72572-612-10 72572-612 Civica, Inc 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (72572-612-10) / 100 mL in 1 VIAL (72572-612-01) July 16, 2021
51662-1293-1 51662-1293 HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst 20 mL in 1 VIAL (51662-1293-1) November 26, 2018
51662-1470-1 51662-1470 HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst 100 mL in 1 VIAL (51662-1470-1) December 14, 2019
51662-1471-1 51662-1471 HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst 50 mL in 1 VIAL (51662-1471-1) December 15, 2019
23155-345-41 23155-345 Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (23155-345-41) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL (23155-345-31) June 2, 2025
23155-345-42 23155-345 Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. 20 VIAL in 1 CARTON (23155-345-42) / 50 mL in 1 VIAL (23155-345-32) June 2, 2025
23155-345-43 23155-345 Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (23155-345-43) / 100 mL in 1 VIAL (23155-345-33) June 2, 2025
23155-345-44 23155-345 Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. 20 VIAL in 1 CARTON (23155-345-44) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL (23155-345-31) June 2, 2025
0641-6194-10 0641-6194 Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. 10 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (0641-6194-10) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE (0641-6194-01) May 1, 2020
0641-6195-20 0641-6195 Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. 20 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (0641-6195-20) / 50 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE (0641-6195-01) May 1, 2020
0641-6196-10 0641-6196 Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. 10 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON (0641-6196-10) / 100 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE (0641-6196-01) May 1, 2020
0409-0010-98 0409-0010 Hospira, Inc. 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-0010-98) / 100 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (0409-0010-97) August 17, 2026
0409-0501-98 0409-0501 Hospira, Inc. 20 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-0501-98) / 50 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (0409-0501-97) August 17, 2026
0409-1511-98 0409-1511 Hospira, Inc. 25 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 TRAY (0409-1511-98) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (0409-1511-97) August 17, 2026
0409-4699-24 0409-4699 Hospira, Inc. 10 VIAL in 1 TRAY (0409-4699-24) / 100 mL in 1 VIAL (0409-4699-54) April 3, 2006
0409-4699-33 0409-4699 Hospira, Inc. 20 VIAL in 1 TRAY (0409-4699-33) / 50 mL in 1 VIAL (0409-4699-53) April 3, 2006
0409-6010-25 0409-6010 Hospira, Inc. 25 VIAL in 1 TRAY (0409-6010-25) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL (0409-6010-02) May 22, 2022
71288-729-21 71288-729 Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc. 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (71288-729-21) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL (71288-729-20) December 2, 2025
71288-730-51 71288-730 Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc. 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (71288-730-51) / 50 mL in 1 VIAL (71288-730-50) December 2, 2025
71288-731-53 71288-731 Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc. 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (71288-731-53) / 100 mL in 1 VIAL (71288-731-52) December 2, 2025
16714-528-10 16714-528 NorthStar Rx LLC 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (16714-528-10) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL (16714-528-01) July 1, 2022
16714-528-20 16714-528 NorthStar Rx LLC 20 VIAL in 1 CARTON (16714-528-20) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL (16714-528-01) July 1, 2022
16714-690-10 16714-690 NorthStar Rx LLC 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (16714-690-10) / 100 mL in 1 VIAL (16714-690-01) June 2, 2025
16714-977-20 16714-977 NorthStar Rx LLC 20 VIAL in 1 CARTON (16714-977-20) / 50 mL in 1 VIAL (16714-977-01) June 2, 2025
0069-0209-10 0069-0209 Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (0069-0209-10) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL (0069-0209-01) October 5, 2020
0069-0234-20 0069-0234 Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc 20 VIAL in 1 CARTON (0069-0234-20) / 50 mL in 1 VIAL October 5, 2020
0069-0248-10 0069-0248 Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (0069-0248-10) / 100 mL in 1 VIAL October 5, 2020
25021-608-20 25021-608 Sagent Pharmaceuticals 25 VIAL in 1 CARTON (25021-608-20) / 20 mL in 1 VIAL July 1, 2014
25021-608-50 25021-608 Sagent Pharmaceuticals 20 VIAL in 1 CARTON (25021-608-50) / 50 mL in 1 VIAL July 1, 2014
25021-608-51 25021-608 Sagent Pharmaceuticals 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON (25021-608-51) / 100 mL in 1 VIAL July 1, 2014
80830-1188 80830-1188 Amneal Pharmaceuticals Private Limited — August 16, 2024
80830-2364 80830-2364 Amneal Pharmaceuticals Private Limited — August 16, 2024
80830-2365 80830-2365 Amneal Pharmaceuticals Private Limited — August 16, 2024
83854-018 83854-018 Anthea Pharma Private Limited — July 14, 2026
83634-603 83634-603 Avenacy, LLC — March 30, 2025
72572-590 72572-590 Civica, Inc — July 16, 2021
72572-601 72572-601 Civica, Inc — July 16, 2021
72572-612 72572-612 Civica, Inc — July 16, 2021
51662-1293 51662-1293 HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst — November 26, 2018
51662-1470 51662-1470 HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst — December 14, 2019
51662-1471 51662-1471 HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst — December 15, 2019
23155-345 23155-345 Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. — October 12, 2021
0641-6194 0641-6194 Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. — May 1, 2020
0641-6195 0641-6195 Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. — May 1, 2020
0641-6196 0641-6196 Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. — May 1, 2020
0409-0010 0409-0010 Hospira, Inc. — August 17, 2026
0409-0501 0409-0501 Hospira, Inc. — August 17, 2026
0409-1511 0409-1511 Hospira, Inc. — August 17, 2026
0409-4699 0409-4699 Hospira, Inc. — April 3, 2006
0409-6010 0409-6010 Hospira, Inc. — May 22, 2022
71288-729 71288-729 Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc. — December 2, 2025
71288-730 71288-730 Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc. — December 2, 2025
71288-731 71288-731 Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc. — December 2, 2025
16714-528 16714-528 NorthStar Rx LLC — July 1, 2022
16714-690 16714-690 NorthStar Rx LLC — July 1, 2022
16714-977 16714-977 NorthStar Rx LLC — July 1, 2022
0069-0209 0069-0209 Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc — October 5, 2020
0069-0234 0069-0234 Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc — October 5, 2020
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