Nitrofurantoin
NDC Package 57664-239-32

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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

Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent certain bladder infections. Marketed by Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd., this product is identified by NDC 57664-239 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA201355.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
57664-239-32
Package Description
240 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code
57664-239
11-Digit Billing Format
57664023932
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
Units Per Package
240 ML

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Nitrofurantoin
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent certain bladder infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial 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. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses).

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd.
FDA Application #
ANDA201355
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
03-04-2012
End Marketing Date
02-27-2017
Listing Expiration
02-27-2017
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (57664-239). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

57664-239-34
480 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 57664-239-32 identifies a specific commercial package of 240 ml in 1 bottle, plastic of Nitrofurantoin, labeled by Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd.. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd. on March 04, 2012. The current certification is valid through February 27, 2017.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent certain bladder infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial 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. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses).

How is this Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 57664023932. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. There are 240 total billable units per package. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-3-2)
57664-239-32
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
57664-0239-32

Note: The zero is added to the Product segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.