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NDC Package 23155-569-05 Metronidazole 500 Mg

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    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
23155-569-05
Package Description:
500 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
23155-569
Proprietary Name:
Metronidazole 500 Mg
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:
23155056905
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
500 EA
Labeler Name:
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Sample Package:
No
FDA Application Number:
ANDA070039
Marketing Category:
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date:
06-13-2016
End Marketing Date:
12-31-2017
Listing Expiration Date:
12-31-2017
Exclude Flag:
D
Code Structure:

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package CodePackage Description
23155-569-01100 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
23155-569-101000 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
23155-569-2550 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 23155-569-05?

The NDC Packaged Code 23155-569-05 is assigned to a package of 500 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle, plastic of Metronidazole 500 Mg, labeled by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 23155-569 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Metronidazole 500 Mg with product code 23155-569 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. on June 13, 2016 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2017 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 23155-569-05?

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 500.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 23155-569-05?

The 11-digit format is 23155056905. 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
5-3-223155-569-055-4-223155-0569-05