NDC Package 68071-1981-1 Ampicillin

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Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

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NDC Package Code:
68071-1981-1
Package Description:
21 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Ampicillin
Usage Information:
Ampicillin Capsules, USP are indicated in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organism listed below:INFECTIONS OF THE GENITOURINARY TRACT INCLUDING GONORRHEA: E. coli, P. mirabilis, enterococci, Shigella, S. typhosaand other Salmonella, and nonpenicillinase producing N. gonorrhoeae. INFECTIONS OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT: Nonpenicillinase- producing H. influenzaeand staphylococci, and streptococci including streptococcus pneumoniae. INFECTIONS OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT:Shigella, S. typhosa and other Salmonella, E. coli, P. mirabilis, and enterococci. MENINGITIS: N. Meningitides. To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of ampicillin and other antibacterial drugs, ampicillin should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.Bacteriology studies to determine the causative organisms and their susceptibility to ampicillin should be performed. Therapy may be instituted prior to the results of susceptibility testing.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68071198101
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 308212 - ampicillin 500 MG Oral Capsule
  • Labeler Name:
    Nucare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Sample Package:
    No
    Start Marketing Date:
    08-29-1995
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2022
    Exclude Flag:
    I
    Code Structure:

    The NDC Directory contains ONLY information on final marketed drugs submitted to FDA electronically by labelers. A labeler might be a manufacturer, re-packager or re-labeler. The product information included in the NDC directory does not indicate that FDA has verified the information provided by the product labeler. Assigned NDC numbers are not in any way an indication of FDA approval of the product.

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    68071-1981-330 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
    68071-1981-828 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68071-1981-1?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68071-1981-1 is assigned to a package of 21 capsule in 1 bottle of Ampicillin, labeled by Nucare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

    Is NDC 68071-1981 included in the NDC Directory?

    No, Ampicillin with product code 68071-1981 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Nucare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on August 29, 1995 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2022 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 68071-1981-1?

    The 11-digit format is 68071198101. 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
    5-4-168071-1981-15-4-268071-1981-01