NDC Package 17478-447-08 Aminocaproic Acid

Syrup Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
17478-447-08
Package Description:
236.5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Aminocaproic Acid
Non-Proprietary Name:
Aminocaproic Acid
Substance Name:
Aminocaproic Acid
Usage Information:
This medication is used to help control bleeding due to a condition where your blood does not clot the way it normally should (fibrinolysis). This may cause serious bleeding after certain surgeries or in certain conditions (such as bleeding disorders, liver disease, cancer). Aminocaproic acid works by helping your blood clot normally. It belongs to a class of drugs known as antifibrinolytics.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
17478044708
Billing Unit:
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
236.5 ML
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 197351 - aminocaproic acid 500 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197351 - 6-aminocaproic acid 500 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 476271 - aminocaproic acid 1000 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 476271 - 6-aminocaproic acid 1000 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 582299 - aminocaproic acid 0.25 GM/mL Oral Solution
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Akorn Operating Company Llc
    Dosage Form:
    Syrup - An oral solution containing high concentrations of sucrose or other sugars; the term has also been used to include any other liquid dosage form prepared in a sweet and viscid vehicle, including oral suspensions.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA015230
    Marketing Category:
    NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC - A product marketed as a "generic" drug under an approved New Drug Application (NDA), rather than an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA),.
    Start Marketing Date:
    03-12-2019
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 17478-447-08?

    The NDC Packaged Code 17478-447-08 is assigned to a package of 236.5 ml in 1 bottle, plastic of Aminocaproic Acid, a human prescription drug labeled by Akorn Operating Company Llc. The product's dosage form is syrup and is administered via oral form.This product is billed per "ML" milliliter and contains an estimated amount of 236.5 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 17478-447 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Aminocaproic Acid with product code 17478-447 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Akorn Operating Company Llc on March 12, 2019 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 17478-447-08?

    The contents of this package are billed per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume. The calculated billable units for this package is 236.5.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 17478-447-08?

    The 11-digit format is 17478044708. 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
    5-3-217478-447-085-4-217478-0447-08