Minocycline Hydrochloride Tablet
NDC Package 13668-486-01

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Package Information

Minocycline Hydrochloride tablets is uSP 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 tablets, USP 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. This formulation utilizes a tablet delivery system. Marketed by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited, this product is identified by NDC 13668-486 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA065156.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
13668-486-01
Package Description
100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
13668-486
11-Digit Billing Format
13668048601
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
100 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Minocycline Hydrochloride
Non-Proprietary Name
Minocycline Hydrochloride
Substance Name
Minocycline Hydrochloride
Dosage Form
Tablet - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
Administration Route
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Active Ingredient(s)
MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 75 mg/1
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP 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 tablets, USP 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 tablets, USP and other antibacterial drugs, minocycline hydrochloride tablets, USP 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
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
ANDA065156
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
04-02-2015
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 13668-486-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 100 tablet in 1 bottle of Minocycline Hydrochloride, a human prescription drug labeled by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited. This tablet 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 Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited on April 02, 2015. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

How is this Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 13668048601. 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 (5-3-2)
13668-486-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
13668-0486-01

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