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NDC Package 42291-209-50 Cephalexin

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

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    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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:
42291-209-50
Package Description:
500 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
42291-209
Proprietary Name:
Cephalexin
Non-Proprietary Name:
Cephalexin
Substance Name:
Cephalexin
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
42291020950
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
500 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 309112 - cephalexin 250 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 309112 - cephalexin (as cephalexin monohydrate) 250 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 309114 - cephalexin 500 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 309114 - cefalexin (as cefalexin monohydrate) 500 MG Oral Capsule
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Avkare
    Dosage Form:
    Capsule - A solid oral dosage form consisting of a shell and a filling. The shell is composed of a single sealed enclosure, or two halves that fit together and which are sometimes sealed with a band. Capsule shells may be made from gelatin, starch, or cellulose, or other suitable materials, may be soft or hard, and are filled with solid or liquid ingredients that can be poured or squeezed.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • CEPHALEXIN 500 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Cephalosporin Antibacterial - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Cephalosporins - [CS]
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA062713
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    08-11-2011
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 42291-209-50?

    The NDC Packaged Code 42291-209-50 is assigned to a package of 500 capsule in 1 bottle of Cephalexin, a human prescription drug labeled by Avkare. The product's dosage form is capsule and is administered via oral form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 500 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 42291-209 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Cephalexin with product code 42291-209 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Avkare on August 11, 2011 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 42291-209-50?

    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 42291-209-50?

    The 11-digit format is 42291020950. 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
    5-3-242291-209-505-4-242291-0209-50