Mexiletine Hydrochloride
NDC Package 68151-2986-0

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Table of Contents
    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.

Mexiletine Hydrochloride is capsules USP are indicated for the treatment of documented ventricular arrhythmias, such as sustained ventricular tachycardia, that, in the judgment of the physician, are life-threatening. Marketed by Carilion Materials Management, this product is identified by NDC 68151-2986 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA074377.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
68151-2986-0
Package Description
1 CAPSULE in 1 PACKAGE
Product Code
68151-2986
11-Digit Billing Format
68151298600
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Mexiletine Hydrochloride
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Mexiletine hydrochloride capsules USP are indicated for the treatment of documented ventricular arrhythmias, such as sustained ventricular tachycardia, that, in the judgment of the physician, are life-threatening. Because of the proarrhythmic effects of mexiletine, its use with lesser arrhythmias is generally not recommended. Treatment of patients with asymptomatic ventricular premature contractions should be avoided.Initiation of mexiletine treatment, as with other antiarrhythmic agents used to treat life-threatening arrhythmias, should be carried out in the hospital.Antiarrhythmic drugs have not been shown to enhance survival in patients with ventricular arrhythmias.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Carilion Materials Management
FDA Application #
ANDA074377
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
06-05-1995
Listing Expiration
12-31-2018
Exclude Flag
I
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 68151-2986-0 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 capsule in 1 package of Mexiletine Hydrochloride, labeled by Carilion Materials Management. 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 Carilion Materials Management on June 05, 1995. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2018.

How is this Carilion Materials Management product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 68151298600. 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)
68151-2986-0
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
68151-2986-00

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