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NDC Package 68071-5083-5 Benzonatate

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

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
68071-5083-5
Package Description:
15 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
68071-5083
Proprietary Name:
Benzonatate
Non-Proprietary Name:
Benzonatate
Substance Name:
Benzonatate
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat coughs caused by the common cold and other breathing problems (e.g., pneumonia, bronchitis, emphysema, asthma). It works by reducing the reflex in the lungs that causes the urge to cough. Use of this medication is not recommended in children younger than 10 years. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68071508305
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 197397 - benzonatate 100 MG Oral Capsule
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Nucare Pharmaceuticals,inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Capsule - A solid oral dosage form consisting of a shell and a filling. The shell is composed of a single sealed enclosure, or two halves that fit together and which are sometimes sealed with a band. Capsule shells may be made from gelatin, starch, or cellulose, or other suitable materials, may be soft or hard, and are filled with solid or liquid ingredients that can be poured or squeezed.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • BENZONATATE 100 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Decreased Tracheobronchial Stretch Receptor Activity - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
  • Non-narcotic Antitussive - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA206948
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    12-21-2018
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    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
    68071-5083-330 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68071-5083-5?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68071-5083-5 is assigned to a package of 15 capsule in 1 bottle of Benzonatate, a human prescription drug labeled by Nucare Pharmaceuticals,inc.. The product's dosage form is capsule and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 68071-5083 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Benzonatate with product code 68071-5083 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Nucare Pharmaceuticals,inc. on December 21, 2018 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 68071-5083-5?

    The 11-digit format is 68071508305. 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
    5-4-168071-5083-55-4-268071-5083-05