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A-5
sucrose · A-5 is an over-the-counter drug containing sucrose, made by DNA Labs, Inc..
- Type
- Over the counter
- Drug class
- Not classified
- Route
- Sublingual
- Manufacturers
- 1
Allergies.
Drug facts
- Generic name
- sucrose
- Active ingredients
- Sucrose
- Dosage forms
- Solution
- Label holder
- DNA Labs, Inc.
- Label updated
- 01/09/2025
Active ingredients
INGREDIENTS ACTIVE Cane sugar 6/12/30x INACTIVE 20% alcohol in purified water.
Purpose
Allergies.
Uses
Allergies.
Directions
SUGGESTED DOSAGE Normal dose for the first week is 2-3 drops in water T.I.D. Add one drop per dose per week until a total of ten drops is reached.
Warnings
Use only if cap seal is unbroken. If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before use. Keep this and all medication out of the reach of children.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep this and all medication out of the reach of children.
Other information
SHAKE WELL
Inactive ingredients
INACTIVE 20% alcohol in purified water.
Forms and strengths
From the FDA NDC Directory · 1 product codes
| Dosage form | Strength | Route | NDCs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solution | 30 [hp_X]/mL | sublingual | 1 |
Manufacturers and labels
1 FDA label
- DNA Labs, Inc.Shown hereLabel 01/09/2025 · NDC 58264-0297Full label
Related recalls
FDA drug recalls that name this drug or its active ingredient
- Class IIDrugOngoing12/11/2024Venofer (iron sucrose) Injection, USP 100 mg Elemental Iron per 5 mL (20 mg/mL), 5 mL Single-Dose Vials...American Regent, Inc. · 3 products · Presence of Particulate Matter: Potential for glass delamination...
- Class IIDrug10/06/2021Althaea Officinalis 4X, Iritable Bladder* packaged as Sucrose/Lactose Pills, 4 Dram, WHP Homeopathic...Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc. · 14 products · Out-of-specification test results obtained for identification...
- Class IIDrug08/21/2019IRON SUCROSE 200 mg / 100 ML NS IVPB, Rx Only, Infusion Options, Inc. 5924 13the Ave, Brooklyn, NY...Infusion Options, Inc. · Lack of Assurance of Sterility
- Class IIIDrug12/14/2016SODIUM FERRIC GLUCONATE COMPLEX IN SUCROSE INJECTION, 62.5mg elemental iron/5mL, 10 (5mL vials) per shelf...West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. · Subpotent Drug: Product has an an out of specification in iron...
- Class IIDrug04/29/2015Iron Sucrose or Ferric Hydroxide Sucrose Complex active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying...Attix Pharmaceuticals · Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products...
A-5: common questions
- What is A-5 used for?
- Allergies.
- Is A-5 a prescription drug?
- No. A-5 is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
- Are there other products with the same active ingredient as A-5?
- Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include Saccharum officinale, Saccharum Officinale.
- Who makes A-5?
- DNA Labs, Inc. lists A-5 with the FDA.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 01/09/2025 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice