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NDC Package 68071-2240-1 Carbidopa And Levodopa

Tablet Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
68071-2240-1
Package Description:
100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
68071-2240
Proprietary Name:
Carbidopa And Levodopa
Non-Proprietary Name:
Carbidopa And Levodopa
Substance Name:
Carbidopa; Levodopa
Usage Information:
Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP are indicated in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, post-encephalitic parkinsonism, and symptomatic parkinsonism that may follow carbon monoxide intoxication or manganese intoxication.Carbidopa allows patients treated for Parkinson's disease to use much lower doses of levodopa. Some patients who responded poorly to levodopa have improved on carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP. This is most likely due to decreased peripheral decarboxylation of levodopa caused by administration of carbidopa rather than by a primary effect of carbidopa on the nervous system. Carbidopa has not been shown to enhance the intrinsic efficacy of levodopa.Carbidopa may also reduce nausea and vomiting and permit more rapid titration of levodopa.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68071224001
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 197444 - carbidopa 25 MG / levodopa 100 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197444 - carbidopa (as carbidopa monohydrate) 25 MG / levodopa 100 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197444 - Carbidopa 25 MG / L-DOPA 100 MG Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Nucare Pharmaceuticals,inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • CARBIDOPA 25 mg/1
  • LEVODOPA 100 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Amino Acids, Aromatic - [CS]
  • Aromatic Amino Acid - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA078536
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    10-28-2008
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68071-2240-1?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68071-2240-1 is assigned to a package of 100 tablet in 1 bottle of Carbidopa And Levodopa, a human prescription drug labeled by Nucare Pharmaceuticals,inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 68071-2240 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Carbidopa And Levodopa with product code 68071-2240 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Nucare Pharmaceuticals,inc. on October 28, 2008 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 68071-2240-1?

    The 11-digit format is 68071224001. 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
    5-4-168071-2240-15-4-268071-2240-01