NDC Package 16252-515-01 Ciprofloxacin

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

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
16252-515-01
Package Description:
100 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Ciprofloxacin
Non-Proprietary Name:
Ciprofloxacin
Substance Name:
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
16252051501
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: 197511 - ciprofloxacin 250 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197511 - ciprofloxacin 250 MG (as ciprofloxacin HCl 297 MG) Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197512 - ciprofloxacin 750 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197512 - ciprofloxacin (as ciprofloxacin hydrochloride) 750 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 309309 - ciprofloxacin 500 MG Oral Tablet
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Actavis Pharma, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet, Film Coated - A solid dosage form that contains medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents and is coated with a thin layer of a water-insoluble or water-soluble polymer.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA076794
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    11-01-2006
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    16252-515-0012310 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOX

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 16252-515-01?

    The NDC Packaged Code 16252-515-01 is assigned to a package of 100 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle, plastic of Ciprofloxacin, a human prescription drug labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet, film coated and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 16252-515 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Ciprofloxacin with product code 16252-515 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Actavis Pharma, Inc. on November 01, 2006 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 16252-515-01?

    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 16252-515-01?

    The 11-digit format is 16252051501. 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 5-3-2 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
    5-3-216252-515-015-4-216252-0515-01