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NDC Package 68788-8951-2 Anti Diarrheal

Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablet, Film Coated Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
68788-8951-2
Package Description:
24 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
68788-8951
Proprietary Name:
Anti Diarrheal
Non-Proprietary Name:
Loperamide Hydrochloride
Substance Name:
Loperamide Hydrochloride
Usage Information:
•drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea•find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.adults and children 12 years and over2 caplets after the first loose stool; 1 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 4 caplets in 24 hourschildren 9-11 years (60-95 lbs)1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 3 caplets in 24 hourschildren 6-8 years (48-59 lbs)1 caplet after the first loose stool; 1/2 caplet after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 2 caplets in 24 hourschildren 2-5 years (34 to 47 lbs)ask a doctorchildren under 2 years(up to 33 lbs)do not use
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68788895102
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 978010 - loperamide HCl 2 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 978010 - loperamide hydrochloride 2 MG Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Otc Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet, Film Coated - A solid dosage form that contains medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents and is coated with a thin layer of a water-insoluble or water-soluble polymer.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE 2 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Opioid Agonist - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Opioid Agonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA075232
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    11-20-2015
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    68788-8951-115 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    68788-8951-330 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    68788-8951-660 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68788-8951-2?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68788-8951-2 is assigned to a package of 24 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle, plastic of Anti Diarrheal, a human over the counter drug labeled by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet, film coated and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 68788-8951 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Anti Diarrheal with product code 68788-8951 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. on November 20, 2015 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 68788-8951-2?

    The 11-digit format is 68788895102. 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
    5-4-168788-8951-25-4-268788-8951-02