NDC Package 16714-557-01 Metronidazole

Gel Vaginal - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
16714-557-01
Package Description:
1 TUBE, WITH APPLICATOR in 1 CARTON / 70 g in 1 TUBE, WITH APPLICATOR
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Metronidazole
Non-Proprietary Name:
Metronidazole
Substance Name:
Metronidazole
Usage Information:
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria and parasites. This antibiotic treats only certain bacterial and parasitic infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Metronidazole may also be used with other medications to treat certain stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by a bacteria (H. pylori).
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
16714055701
Billing Unit:
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
70 GM
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 142046 - metroNIDAZOLE 0.75 % Vaginal Gel
  • RxCUI: 142046 - metronidazole 0.0075 MG/MG Vaginal Gel
  • RxCUI: 142046 - metronidazole 0.75 % Vaginal Gel
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Northstar Rx Llc
    Dosage Form:
    Gel - A semisolid3 dosage form that contains a gelling agent to provide stiffness to a solution or a colloidal dispersion.4 A gel may contain suspended particles.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Vaginal - Administration into the vagina.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA215794
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    06-24-2022
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 16714-557-01?

    The NDC Packaged Code 16714-557-01 is assigned to a package of 1 tube, with applicator in 1 carton / 70 g in 1 tube, with applicator of Metronidazole, a human prescription drug labeled by Northstar Rx Llc. The product's dosage form is gel and is administered via vaginal form.

    Is NDC 16714-557 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Metronidazole with product code 16714-557 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Northstar Rx Llc on June 24, 2022 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 16714-557-01?

    The contents of this package are billed per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight. The calculated billable units for this package is 70.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 16714-557-01?

    The 11-digit format is 16714055701. 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
    5-3-216714-557-015-4-216714-0557-01