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NDC Package 0555-0171-78 Mefloquine Hydrochloride

Tablet Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    1. Package Information
    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:
0555-0171-78
Package Description:
25 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 1 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK (0555-0171-88)
Product Code:
0555-0171
Proprietary Name:
Mefloquine Hydrochloride
Non-Proprietary Name:
Mefloquine Hydrochloride
Substance Name:
Mefloquine Hydrochloride
Usage Information:
Use of mefloquine hydrochloride tablets is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to mefloquine or related compounds (e.g., quinine and quinidine) or to any of the excipients contained in the formulation. Mefloquine hydrochloride tablets should not be prescribed for prophylaxis in patients with active depression, a recent history of depression, generalized anxiety disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia or other major psychiatric disorders, or with a history of convulsions.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00555017178
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
25 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 835913 - mefloquine HCl 250 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 835913 - mefloquine hydrochloride 250 MG Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • MEFLOQUINE HYDROCHLORIDE 250 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Antimalarial - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA076392
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    01-06-2004
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0555-0171-78?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0555-0171-78 is assigned to a package of 25 blister pack in 1 carton / 1 tablet in 1 blister pack (0555-0171-88) of Mefloquine Hydrochloride, a human prescription drug labeled by Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa, Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 0555-0171 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Mefloquine Hydrochloride with product code 0555-0171 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa, Inc. on January 06, 2004 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 0555-0171-78?

    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 25.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0555-0171-78?

    The 11-digit format is 00555017178. 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
    4-4-20555-0171-785-4-200555-0171-78