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NDC Package 16571-687-50 Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate

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

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    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
16571-687-50
Package Description:
500 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
16571-687
Proprietary Name:
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
Non-Proprietary Name:
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
Substance Name:
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
Usage Information:
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites. The United States Center for Disease Control provides updated guidelines and travel recommendations for the prevention and treatment of malaria in different parts of the world. Discuss the most recent information with your doctor before traveling to areas where malaria occurs. This medication is also used to treat certain auto-immune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis). It belongs to a class of medications known as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It can reduce skin problems in lupus and prevent swelling/pain in arthritis. Hydroxychloroquine is not recommended for coronavirus infection, also known as COVID-19, unless you are enrolled in a study. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
16571068750
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 979092 - hydroxychloroquine sulfate 200 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 979092 - hydroxychloroquine sulfate 200 MG (as hydroxychloroquine 155 MG) Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Rising Pharma Holdings, 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.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE 200 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Antimalarial - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Antirheumatic Agent - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA210959
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    09-05-2019
    End Marketing Date:
    02-28-2025
    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
    16571-687-01100 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 16571-687-50?

    The NDC Packaged Code 16571-687-50 is assigned to a package of 500 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle of Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, a human prescription drug labeled by Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet, film coated and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 16571-687 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate with product code 16571-687 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. on September 05, 2019.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 16571-687-50?

    The 11-digit format is 16571068750. 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
    5-3-216571-687-505-4-216571-0687-50