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NDC Package 49884-640-05 Methimazole

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

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
49884-640-05
Package Description:
500 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
49884-640
Proprietary Name:
Methimazole
Non-Proprietary Name:
Methimazole
Substance Name:
Methimazole
Usage Information:
Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). It works by stopping the thyroid gland from making too much thyroid hormone.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
49884064005
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: 197941 - methIMAzole 10 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197941 - methimazole 10 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197941 - thiamazole 10 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197942 - methIMAzole 5 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197942 - methimazole 5 MG Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • METHIMAZOLE 5 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Thyroid Hormone Synthesis Inhibitor - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Thyroid Hormone Synthesis Inhibitors - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA040350
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    03-29-2000
    End Marketing Date:
    10-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    49884-640-01100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 49884-640-05?

    The NDC Packaged Code 49884-640-05 is assigned to a package of 500 tablet in 1 bottle of Methimazole, a human prescription drug labeled by Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 49884-640 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Methimazole with product code 49884-640 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Par Pharmaceutical, Inc. on March 29, 2000.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 49884-640-05?

    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 49884-640-05?

    The 11-digit format is 49884064005. 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
    5-3-249884-640-055-4-249884-0640-05