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NDC Package 60505-4462-7 Omega-3-acid Ethyl Esters

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Package Information

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

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
60505-4462-7
Package Description:
120 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
60505-4462
Proprietary Name:
Omega-3-acid Ethyl Esters
Usage Information:
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP are indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe (greater than or equal to 500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia.             Usage Considerations: Patients should be placed on an appropriate lipid-lowering diet before receiving omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP and should continue this diet during treatment with omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP.             Laboratory studies should be done to ascertain that the lipid levels are consistently abnormal before instituting therapy with omega-3-acid ethyl esters. Every attempt should be made to control serum lipids with appropriate diet, exercise, weight loss in obese patients, and control of any medical problems such as diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism that are contributing to the lipid abnormalities. Medications known to exacerbate hypertriglyceridemia (such as beta blockers, thiazides, estrogens) should be discontinued or changed, if possible, prior to consideration of TG-lowering drug therapy.             Limitations of Use: The effect of omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP on the risk for pancreatitis has not been determined.The effect of omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules, USP on cardiovascular mortality and morbidity has not been determined.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
60505446207
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 577208 - omega-3 acid ethyl esters 1 GM Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 577208 - omega-3 acid ethyl esters (USP) 1000 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 577208 - omega-3 acid ethyl esters 1 GM (at least 900 MG) Oral Capsule
Labeler Name:
Apotex Corp.
Sample Package:
No
FDA Application Number:
ANDA090973
Marketing Category:
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date:
09-30-2014
End Marketing Date:
05-31-2025
Listing Expiration Date:
05-31-2025
Exclude Flag:
D
Code Structure:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 60505-4462-7?

The NDC Packaged Code 60505-4462-7 is assigned to a package of 120 capsule, liquid filled in 1 bottle of Omega-3-acid Ethyl Esters, labeled by Apotex Corp.. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 60505-4462 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Omega-3-acid Ethyl Esters with product code 60505-4462 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Apotex Corp. on September 30, 2014 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 11-digit format for NDC 60505-4462-7?

The 11-digit format is 60505446207. 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 5-4-1 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
5-4-160505-4462-75-4-260505-4462-07