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NDC Package 0037-6860-10 Dipentum

Olsalazine Sodium Capsule, Gelatin Coated Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
0037-6860-10
Package Description:
100 CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
0037-6860
Proprietary Name:
Dipentum
Non-Proprietary Name:
Olsalazine Sodium
Substance Name:
Olsalazine Sodium
Usage Information:
Olsalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis. It does not cure ulcerative colitis, but it may decrease symptoms such as stomach pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding caused by irritation/swelling of the colon/rectum. After an attack is treated, olsalazine is used to increase the amount of time between attacks. Olsalazine is a salicylate anti-inflammatory drug. It is believed to work by blocking the production of certain natural substances (e.g., prostaglandins) that may cause pain and swelling.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00037686010
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
100 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 905162 - olsalazine sodium 250 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 905164 - Dipentum 250 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 905164 - olsalazine sodium 250 MG Oral Capsule [Dipentum]
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Capsule, Gelatin Coated - A solid dosage form in which the drug is enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble container made from a suitable form of gelatin; through a banding process, the capsule is coated with additional layers of gelatin so as to form a complete seal.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • OLSALAZINE SODIUM 250 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Aminosalicylate - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Aminosalicylic Acids - [CS]
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA019715
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    05-15-2015
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0037-6860-10?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0037-6860-10 is assigned to a package of 100 capsule, gelatin coated in 1 bottle, plastic of Dipentum, a human prescription drug labeled by Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The product's dosage form is capsule, gelatin coated and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 0037-6860 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Dipentum with product code 0037-6860 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc. on May 15, 2015 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 0037-6860-10?

    The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 100.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0037-6860-10?

    The 11-digit format is 00037686010. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.

    This package code is originally configured in a 4-4-2 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:

    10-Digit Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    4-4-20037-6860-105-4-200037-6860-10