NDC Package 51991-906-33 Tetracycline Hydrochloride

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

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NDC Package Code:
51991-906-33
Package Description:
30 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Tetracycline Hydrochloride
Non-Proprietary Name:
Tetracycline Hydrochloride
Substance Name:
Tetracycline Hydrochloride
Usage Information:
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of tetracycline hydrochloride and other antibacterial drugs, tetracycline hydrochloride should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.Tetracycline is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the conditions listed below:Upper respiratory tract infections caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Hemophilus influenzae. Note: Tetracycline should not be used for streptococcal disease unless the organism has been demonstrated to be susceptible.Lower respiratory tract infections caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae (Eaton agent, and Klebsiella sp.)Skin and soft tissue infections caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureaus. (Tetracyclines are not the drugs of choice in the treatment of any type of staphylococcal infections.)Infections caused by rickettsia including Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus group infections, Q fever, rickettsialpox.Psittacosis caused by Chlamydophila psittaci.Infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis such as uncomplicated urethral, endocervical or rectal infections, inclusion conjunctivitis, trachoma, and lymphogranuloma venereum.Granuloma inquinale caused by Klebsiella granulomatis.Relapsing fever caused by Borrelia sp.Bartonellosis caused by Bartonella bacilliformis.Chancroid caused by Hemophilus ducreyi.Tularemia caused by Francisella tularensis.Plaque caused by Yersinia pestis.Cholera caused by Vibrio cholerae.Brucellosis caused by Brucella species (tetracycline may be used in conjunction with an aminoglycoside).Infections due to Campylobacter fetus.As adjunctive therapy in intestinal amebiasis caused by Entamoeba histolytica.Urinary tract infections caused by susceptible strains of Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, etc.Other infections caused by susceptible gram-negative organisms such as E. coli, Enterobacter aerogenes, Shigella sp., Acinetobacter sp., Klebsiella sp., and Bacteroides sp.In severe acne, adjunctive therapy with tetracycline may be useful.When penicillin is contraindicated, tetracyclines are alternative drugs in the treatment of the following infections:Syphilis and yaws caused by Treponema pallidum and pertenue, respectively,Vincent's infection caused by Fusobacterium fusiforme,Infections caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae,Anthrax caused by Bacillus anthracis,Infections due to Listeria monocytogenes,Actinomycosis caused by Actinomyces species,Infections due to Clostridium species.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
51991090633
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 198250 - tetracycline HCl 250 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 198250 - tetracycline hydrochloride 250 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 198252 - tetracycline HCl 500 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 198252 - tetracycline hydrochloride 500 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 198252 - tetracycline (as tetracycline hydrochloride) 500 MG Oral Capsule
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    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.
  • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA210662
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    01-18-2019
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    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
    51991-906-01100 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    51991-906-05500 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 51991-906-33?

    The NDC Packaged Code 51991-906-33 is assigned to a package of 30 capsule in 1 bottle, plastic of Tetracycline Hydrochloride, a human prescription drug labeled by Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.. The product's dosage form is capsule and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 51991-906 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Tetracycline Hydrochloride with product code 51991-906 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. on January 18, 2019 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 11-digit format for NDC 51991-906-33?

    The 11-digit format is 51991090633. 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
    5-3-251991-906-335-4-251991-0906-33