NDC Package 46708-017-50 Metronidazole

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NDC Package Code:

46708-017-50

Package Description:

50 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

Product Code:

46708-017

Proprietary Name:

Metronidazole

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:

46708001750

Labeler Name:

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

ANDA079067

Marketing Category:

ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.

Start Marketing Date:

09-19-2013

End Marketing Date:

12-02-2013

Listing Expiration Date:

12-02-2013

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

46708 - Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
- 46708-017 - Metronidazole
  - 46708-017-50 - 50 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package Code	Package Description
46708-017-10	100 TABLET in 1 CARTON
46708-017-30	30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
46708-017-31	100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
46708-017-71	500 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
46708-017-91	1000 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 46708-017-50?

The NDC Packaged Code 46708-017-50 is assigned to a package of 50 tablet in 1 bottle of Metronidazole, labeled by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 46708-017 included in the NDC Directory?

The product was first marketed by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited on September 19, 2013 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 02, 2013 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 46708-017-50?

The 11-digit format is 46708001750. 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 Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
5-3-2	46708-017-50	5-4-2	46708-0017-50

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