Minocycline Hydrochloride Capsule
NDC Package 0591-3153-01

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    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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Minocycline Hydrochloride capsules are indicated in the treatment of the following infections due to susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms:Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever and the typhus group, Q fever, rickettsialpox and tick fevers caused by rickettsiae.Respiratory tract infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae.Lymphogranuloma venereum caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.Psittacosis (Ornithosis) due to Chlamydophila psittaci.Trachoma caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, although the infectious agent is not always eliminated, as judged by immunofluorescence.Inclusion conjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.Nongonococcal urethritis, endocervical, or rectal infections in adults caused by Ureaplasma urealyticum or Chlamydia trachomatis.Relapsing fever due to Borrelia recurrentis.Chancroid caused by Haemophilus ducreyi.Plague due to Yersinia pestis.Tularemia due to Francisella tularensis.Cholera caused by Vibrio cholerae.Campylobacter fetus infections caused by Campylobacter fetus.Brucellosis due to Brucella species (in conjunction with streptomycin).Bartonellosis due to Bartonella bacilliformis.Granuloma inguinale caused by Klebsiella granulomatis.Minocycline is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by the following gram-negative microorganisms when bacteriologic testing indicates appropriate susceptibility to the drug:Escherichia coli.Enterobacter aerogenes. This formulation utilizes a capsule delivery system. Marketed by Actavis Pharma, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 0591-3153 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA063065.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0591-3153-01
Package Description
100 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code
0591-3153
11-Digit Billing Format
00591315301
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
100 EA
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Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Minocycline Hydrochloride
Non-Proprietary Name
Minocycline Hydrochloride
Substance Name
Minocycline Hydrochloride
Dosage Form
Capsule - A solid oral dosage form consisting of a shell and a filling. The shell is composed of a single sealed enclosure, or two halves that fit together and which are sometimes sealed with a band. Capsule shells may be made from gelatin, starch, or cellulose, or other suitable materials, may be soft or hard, and are filled with solid or liquid ingredients that can be poured or squeezed.
Administration Route
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Active Ingredient(s)
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Minocycline hydrochloride capsules are indicated in the treatment of the following infections due to susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms:Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever and the typhus group, Q fever, rickettsialpox and tick fevers caused by rickettsiae.Respiratory tract infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae.Lymphogranuloma venereum caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.Psittacosis (Ornithosis) due to Chlamydophila psittaci.Trachoma caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, although the infectious agent is not always eliminated, as judged by immunofluorescence.Inclusion conjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.Nongonococcal urethritis, endocervical, or rectal infections in adults caused by Ureaplasma urealyticum or Chlamydia trachomatis.Relapsing fever due to Borrelia recurrentis.Chancroid caused by Haemophilus ducreyi.Plague due to Yersinia pestis.Tularemia due to Francisella tularensis.Cholera caused by Vibrio cholerae.Campylobacter fetus infections caused by Campylobacter fetus.Brucellosis due to Brucella species (in conjunction with streptomycin).Bartonellosis due to Bartonella bacilliformis.Granuloma inguinale caused by Klebsiella granulomatis.Minocycline is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by the following gram-negative microorganisms when bacteriologic testing indicates appropriate susceptibility to the drug:Escherichia coli.Enterobacter aerogenes. Shigella species.Acinetobacter species.Respiratory tract infections caused by Haemophilus influenzae.Respiratory tract and urinary tract infections caused by Klebsiella species.Minocycline hydrochloride capsules are indicated for the treatment of infections caused by the following gram-positive microorganisms when bacteriologic testing indicates appropriate susceptibility to the drug:Upper respiratory tract infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Skin and skin structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus. (Note: Minocycline is not the drug of choice in the treatment of any type of staphylococcal infection.)When penicillin is contraindicated, minocycline is an alternative drug in the treatment of the following infections:Uncomplicated urethritis in men due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae and for the treatment of other gonococcal infections.Infections in women caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.Syphilis caused by Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum.Yaws caused by Treponema pallidum subspecies pertenue.Listeriosis due to Listeria monocytogenes.Anthrax due to Bacillus anthracis.Vincent’s infection caused by Fusobacterium fusiforme.Actinomycosis caused by Actinomyces israelii.Infections caused by Clostridium species.In acute intestinal amebiasis, minocycline may be a useful adjunct to amebicides.In severe acne, minocycline may be useful adjunctive therapy.Oral minocycline is indicated in the treatment of asymptomatic carriers of Neisseria meningitidis to eliminate meningococci from the nasopharynx. In order to preserve the usefulness of minocycline in the treatment of asymptomatic meningococcal carriers, diagnostic laboratory procedures, including serotyping and susceptibility testing, should be performed to establish the carrier state and the correct treatment. It is recommended that the prophylactic use of minocycline be reserved for situations in which the risk of meningococcal meningitis is high.Oral minocycline is not indicated for the treatment of meningococcal infection.Although no controlled clinical efficacy studies have been conducted, limited clinical data show that oral minocycline hydrochloride has been used successfully in the treatment of infections caused by Mycobacterium marinum.To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of minocycline hydrochloride capsules and other antibacterial drugs, minocycline hydrochloride capsules should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
ANDA063065
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
09-17-2002
End Marketing Date
07-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (0591-3153). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

0591-3153-00
39840 CAPSULE in 1 BOX

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0591-3153-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 100 capsule in 1 bottle, plastic of Minocycline Hydrochloride, a human prescription drug labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc.. This capsule is formulated for oral use and contains minocycline hydrochloride as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Actavis Pharma, Inc. on September 17, 2002.

How is this Actavis Pharma, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00591315301. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 100 total billable units per package. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (4-4-2)
0591-3153-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00591-3153-01

Note: The zero is added to the Labeler segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.