Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride
NDC Package 68071-4530-3

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    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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

Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride is for symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manifested.Useful in the management of pruritus due to allergic conditions such as chronic urticaria and atopic and contact dermatoses and in histamine-mediated pruritus.As a sedative when used as a premedication and following general anesthesia, hydroxyzine may potentiate meperidine and barbiturates, so their use in pre-anesthetic adjunctive therapy should be modified on an individual basis. Marketed by Nucare Pharmaceuticals,inc., this product is identified by NDC 68071-4530 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA088618.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
68071-4530-3
Package Description
30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
68071-4530
11-Digit Billing Format
68071453003
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
For symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manifested.Useful in the management of pruritus due to allergic conditions such as chronic urticaria and atopic and contact dermatoses and in histamine-mediated pruritus.As a sedative when used as a premedication and following general anesthesia, hydroxyzine may potentiate meperidine and barbiturates, so their use in pre-anesthetic adjunctive therapy should be modified on an individual basis. Atropine and other belladonna alkaloids are not affected by the drug. Hydroxyzine is not known to interfere with the action of digitalis in any way and it may be used concurrently with this agent. The effectiveness of hydroxyzine as an antianxiety agent for long term use, that is more than 4 months, has not been assessed by systematic clinical studies. The physician should reassess periodically the usefulness of the drug for the individual patient.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Nucare Pharmaceuticals,inc.
FDA Application #
ANDA088618
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
10-09-2012
Listing Expiration
12-31-2022
Exclude Flag
I
Sample Package
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 68071-4530-3 identifies a specific commercial package of 30 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle of Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride, labeled by Nucare Pharmaceuticals,inc.. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Nucare Pharmaceuticals,inc. on October 09, 2012. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2022.

How is this Nucare Pharmaceuticals,inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 68071453003. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-4-1)
68071-4530-3
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
68071-4530-03

Note: The zero is added to the Package segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.