NDC Package 50742-240-01 Mexiletine Hydrochloride

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

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
50742-240-01
Package Description:
100 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Mexiletine Hydrochloride
Non-Proprietary Name:
Mexiletine Hydrochloride
Substance Name:
Mexiletine Hydrochloride
Usage Information:
Mexiletine hydrochloride capsules, USP are indicated for the treatment of documented ventricular arrhythmias, such as sustained ventricular tachycardia, that, in the judgment of the physician, are life-threatening. Because of the proarrhythmic effects of mexiletine, its use with lesser arrhythmias is generally not recommended. Treatment of patients with asymptomatic ventricular premature contractions should be avoided.Initiation of mexiletine treatment, as with other antiarrhythmic agents used to treat life-threatening arrhythmias, should be carried out in the hospital.Antiarrhythmic drugs have not been shown to enhance survival in patients with ventricular arrhythmias.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
50742024001
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
100 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1362706 - mexiletine HCl 150 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 1362706 - mexiletine hydrochloride 150 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 1362712 - mexiletine HCl 200 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 1362712 - mexiletine hydrochloride 200 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 1362720 - mexiletine HCl 250 MG Oral Capsule
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, Llc
    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):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA214352
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    01-26-2021
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 50742-240-01?

    The NDC Packaged Code 50742-240-01 is assigned to a package of 100 capsule in 1 bottle of Mexiletine Hydrochloride, a human prescription drug labeled by Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, Llc. The product's dosage form is capsule and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 50742-240 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Mexiletine Hydrochloride with product code 50742-240 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, Llc on January 26, 2021 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 50742-240-01?

    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 100.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 50742-240-01?

    The 11-digit format is 50742024001. 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
    5-3-250742-240-015-4-250742-0240-01