Zidovudine
NDC Package 42799-404-01

The code 42799-404-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 240 ml in 1 bottle of Zidovudine, labeled by Edenbridge Pharmaceuticals, Llc. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Edenbridge Pharmaceuticals, Llc on April 01, 2012. The current certification is valid through March 31, 2017.

This drug is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection. It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer) and improves your quality of life. Zidovudine belongs to a class of drugs known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors-NRTIs. Zidovudine is used in pregnant women to prevent passing the HIV virus to the unborn baby. This medication is also used in newborns born to mothers infected with HIV to prevent infection in the newborns. Zidovudine is not a cure for HIV infection. To decrease your risk of spreading HIV disease to others, do all of the following: (1) continue to take all HIV medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor, (2) always use an effective barrier method (latex or polyurethane condoms/dental dams) during all sexual activity, and (3) do not share personal items (such as needles/syringes, toothbrushes, and razors) that may have contacted blood or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 42799040401. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. There are 240 total billable units per package. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.