NDC Package 42494-423-01 Ribavirin

Powder, For Solution Respiratory (inhalation) - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
42494-423-01
Package Description:
1 VIAL, GLASS in 1 CARTON / 1 POWDER, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL, GLASS
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Ribavirin
Non-Proprietary Name:
Ribavirin
Substance Name:
Ribavirin
Usage Information:
Ribavirin is used in combination with other antiviral medications (such as interferon, sofosbuvir) to treat chronic (long-lasting) hepatitis C, a viral infection of the liver. Chronic hepatitis C infection can cause serious liver problems such as scarring (cirrhosis), or liver cancer. Ribavirin works by reducing the amount of hepatitis C virus in your body, which may help your liver recover. It is not known if this treatment can prevent you from passing the virus to others. Do not share needles, and practice "safer sex" (including the use of latex condoms) to lower the risk of passing the virus to others.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
42494042301
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
1 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 312818 - ribavirin 6 GM Inhalation Solution
  • RxCUI: 312818 - ribavirin 20 MG/ML Inhalation Solution
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Cameron Pharmaceuticals
    Dosage Form:
    Powder, For Solution - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals, which, upon the addition of suitable vehicles, yields a solution.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Respiratory (inhalation) - Administration within the respiratory tract by inhaling orally or nasally for local or systemic effect.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA018859
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    04-15-2020
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 42494-423-01?

    The NDC Packaged Code 42494-423-01 is assigned to a package of 1 vial, glass in 1 carton / 1 powder, for solution in 1 vial, glass of Ribavirin, a human prescription drug labeled by Cameron Pharmaceuticals. The product's dosage form is powder, for solution and is administered via respiratory (inhalation) form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 42494-423 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Ribavirin with product code 42494-423 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Cameron Pharmaceuticals on April 15, 2020 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 42494-423-01?

    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 1.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 42494-423-01?

    The 11-digit format is 42494042301. 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
    5-3-242494-423-015-4-242494-0423-01