FDA label
What is Nitro-bid used for?
Nitro-bid contains nitroglycerin. The FDA-approved uses below are quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Nitroglycerin ointment is indicated for the prevention of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. The onset of action of transdermal nitroglycerin is not sufficiently rapid for this product to be useful in aborting an acute anginal episode.”
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Nitro-bid, ointment
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Savage Laboratories a division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals, LLC (ANDA087355). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Nitroglycerin ointment is indicated for the prevention of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. The onset of action of transdermal nitroglycerin is not sufficiently rapid for this product to be useful in aborting an acute anginal episode.
Source: DailyMed label, set id e464e9bb-48e8-4b9f-9fff-e220cfbac0c5, version 15, effective January 28, 2026. NDC 0281-0326, one of 1 listing for this product.
Questions
What is Nitro-bid used for?
The FDA label says: “Nitroglycerin ointment is indicated for the prevention of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. The onset of action of transdermal nitroglycerin is not sufficiently rapid for this product to be useful in aborting an acute anginal episode.”
What drug class is Nitro-bid?
FDA lists nitroglycerin in the Nitrate Vasodilator established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.
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