NDC Package 55806-020-03 Methazolamide

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This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

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NDC Package Code:

55806-020-03

Package Description:

100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

Product Code:

55806-020

Proprietary Name:

Methazolamide

Usage Information:

This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain types of glaucoma. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness, vision loss, and nerve damage. Methazolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. It works by decreasing the production of fluid inside the eye.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

55806002003

Billing Unit:

EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

100 EA

Labeler Name:

Effcon Laboratories, Inc.

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

ANDA040062

Marketing Category:

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

Start Marketing Date:

07-18-1994

End Marketing Date:

05-31-2025

Listing Expiration Date:

05-31-2025

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

55806 - Effcon Laboratories, Inc.
- 55806-020 - Methazolamide
  - 55806-020-03 - 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 55806-020-03?

The NDC Packaged Code 55806-020-03 is assigned to a package of 100 tablet in 1 bottle, plastic of Methazolamide, labeled by Effcon Laboratories, Inc.. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 100 billable units per package.

Is NDC 55806-020 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Methazolamide with product code 55806-020 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Effcon Laboratories, Inc. on July 18, 1994 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on May 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 55806-020-03?

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 55806-020-03?

The 11-digit format is 55806002003. 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	55806-020-03	5-4-2	55806-0020-03

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