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NDC Package 68016-283-50 Nicotine Polacrilex, Original

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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:
68016-283-50
Package Description:
5 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 10 GUM, CHEWING in 1 BLISTER PACK
Product Code:
68016-283
Proprietary Name:
Nicotine Polacrilex, Original
Usage Information:
If you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before usebefore using this product, read the enclosed User's Guide for complete directions and other important information begin using the gum on your quit day if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, use 4 mg nicotine gum if you smoke your first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up, use 2 mg nicotine gum according to the following 12 week schedule:      Weeks 1 to 6        Weeks 7 to 9        Weeks 10 to 12       1 piece every1 to 2 hours    1 piece every2 to 4 hours     1 piece every4 to 8 hoursnicotine gum is a medicine and must be used a certain way to get the best results chew the gum slowly until it tingles. Then park it between your cheek and gum. When the tingle is gone, begin chewing again until the tingle returns. repeat this process until most of the tingle is gone (about 30 minutes) do not eat or drink for 15 minutes before chewing the nicotine gum, or while chewing a piece to improve your chances of quitting, use at least 9 pieces per day for the first 6 weeks if you experience strong or frequent cravings, you may use a second piece within the hour. However, do not continuously use one piece after another since this may cause you hiccups, heartburn, nausea or other side effects. do not use more than 24 pieces a day it is important to complete treatment. If you feel you need to use the gum for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care provider. 
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68016028350
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
5 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
Labeler Name:
Chain Drug Consortium, Llc
Sample Package:
No
FDA Application Number:
ANDA074707
Marketing Category:
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date:
07-01-2013
End Marketing Date:
10-31-2018
Listing Expiration Date:
10-31-2018
Exclude Flag:
D
Code Structure:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 68016-283-50?

The NDC Packaged Code 68016-283-50 is assigned to a package of 5 blister pack in 1 carton / 10 gum, chewing in 1 blister pack of Nicotine Polacrilex, Original, labeled by Chain Drug Consortium, Llc. 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 5 billable units per package.

Is NDC 68016-283 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Nicotine Polacrilex, Original with product code 68016-283 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Chain Drug Consortium, Llc on July 01, 2013 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on October 31, 2018 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 68016-283-50?

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 5.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 68016-283-50?

The 11-digit format is 68016028350. 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
5-3-268016-283-505-4-268016-0283-50