NDC Package 70408-644-34 Elixophyllin

Theophylline Anhydrous Liquid Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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NDC Package Code:

70408-644-34

Package Description:

473 mL in 1 BOTTLE

Product Code:

70408-644

Proprietary Name:

Elixophyllin

Non-Proprietary Name:

Theophylline Anhydrous

Substance Name:

Theophylline Anhydrous

Usage Information:

Theophylline is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema). It must be used regularly to prevent wheezing and shortness of breath. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as xanthines. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. It also decreases the lungs' response to irritants. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. If sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

70408064434

Billing Unit:

ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

473 ML

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

RxCUI: 313306 - theophylline 80 MG in 15 mL Oral Solution
RxCUI: 313306 - theophylline 5.33 MG/ML Oral Solution
RxCUI: 313306 - theophylline 100 MG per 18.75 ML Oral Solution
RxCUI: 313306 - theophylline 80 MG per 15 ML Oral Solution
RxCUI: 756226 - Elixophyllin 80 MG in 15 mL Elixir

Product Type:

Human Prescription Drug

Labeler Name:

Nostrum Laboratories, Inc.

Dosage Form:

Liquid - A dosage form consisting of a pure chemical in its liquid1 state. This dosage form term should not be applied to solutions.

Administration Route(s):

Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.

Active Ingredient(s):

THEOPHYLLINE ANHYDROUS 80 mg/15mL

Pharmacologic Class(es):

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

ANDA085186

Marketing Category:

ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.

Start Marketing Date:

10-01-2009

Listing Expiration Date:

12-31-2025

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

70408 - Nostrum Laboratories, Inc.
- 70408-644 - Elixophyllin
  - 70408-644-34 - 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 70408-644-34?

The NDC Packaged Code 70408-644-34 is assigned to a package of 473 ml in 1 bottle of Elixophyllin, a human prescription drug labeled by Nostrum Laboratories, Inc.. The product's dosage form is liquid and is administered via oral form.This product is billed per "ML" milliliter and contains an estimated amount of 473 billable units per package.

Is NDC 70408-644 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Elixophyllin with product code 70408-644 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. on October 01, 2009 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 70408-644-34?

The contents of this package are billed per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume. The calculated billable units for this package is 473.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 70408-644-34?

The 11-digit format is 70408064434. 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 5-3-2 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 Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
5-3-2	70408-644-34	5-4-2	70408-0644-34

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