NDC 67296-1781 Plaquenil

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Product Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.
NDC Product Code:
67296-1781
Proprietary Name:
Plaquenil
Product Type: [3]
INACTIVATED PRODUCT and EXCLUDED the from NDC Directory
Labeler Name: [5]
Redpharm Drug, Inc.
Labeler Code:
67296
Start Marketing Date: [9]
01-01-2020
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2023
Exclude Flag: [12]
I
Code Structure:
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Product Characteristics

Color(s):
WHITE (C48325)
Shape:
DOUBLE CIRCLE (C48339)
Size(s):
12 MM
Imprint(s):
PLAQUENIL
Score:
1

Product Packages

NDC Code 67296-1781-1

Package Description: 12 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

Product Details

What is NDC 67296-1781?

The NDC code 67296-1781 is assigned by the FDA to the product Plaquenil which is product labeled by Redpharm Drug, Inc.. The product's dosage form is . The product is distributed in a single package with assigned NDC code 67296-1781-1 12 tablet in 1 bottle . This page includes all the important details about this product, including active and inactive ingredients, pharmagologic classes, product uses and characteristics, UNII information and RxNorm crosswalk.

What are the uses for Plaquenil?

Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites. The United States Center for Disease Control provides updated guidelines and travel recommendations for the prevention and treatment of malaria in different parts of the world. Discuss the most recent information with your doctor before traveling to areas where malaria occurs. This medication is also used to treat certain auto-immune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis). It belongs to a class of medications known as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It can reduce skin problems in lupus and prevent swelling/pain in arthritis. Hydroxychloroquine is not recommended for coronavirus infection, also known as COVID-19, unless you are enrolled in a study. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits.

Which are Plaquenil UNII Codes?

The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:

  • HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE (UNII: 8Q2869CNVH)
  • HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (UNII: 4QWG6N8QKH) (Active Moiety)

Which are Plaquenil Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes?

The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:

What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for Plaquenil?

RxNorm is a normalized naming system for generic and branded drugs that assigns unique concept identifier(s) known as RxCUIs to NDC products.The NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this produdct indicates multiple concept unique identifiers (RXCUIs) are associated with this product:
  • RxCUI: 979092 - hydroxychloroquine sulfate 200 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 979092 - hydroxychloroquine sulfate 200 MG (as hydroxychloroquine 155 MG) Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 979094 - Plaquenil 200 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 979094 - hydroxychloroquine sulfate 200 MG Oral Tablet [Plaquenil]

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Patient Education

Hydroxychloroquine


Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent and treat acute attacks of malaria in adults and children weighing more than 31 kg (68 lbs). It is also used to treat discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE; a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus; an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks healthy parts of the body such as joints, skin, blood vessels, and organs) and rheumatoid arthritis. Hydroxychloroquine is in a class of drugs called antimalarials and is also an antirheumatic drug. It works by killing the organisms that cause malaria. Hydroxychloroquine may work to treat rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus by decreasing the activity of the immune system.
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Product Footnotes

[5] What is the Labeler Name? - Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.

[9] What is the Start Marketing Date? - This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.

[11] What is the Listing Expiration Date? - This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the product labeler.

[12] What is the NDC Exclude Flag? - This field indicates whether the product has been removed/excluded from the NDC Directory for failure to respond to FDA"s requests for correction to deficient or non-compliant submissions ("Y"), or because the listing certification is expired ("E"), or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA ("I"). Values = "Y", "N", "E", or "I".