NDC Package 70710-1591-1 Acetazolamide

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

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
70710-1591-1
Package Description:
100 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Acetazolamide
Non-Proprietary Name:
Acetazolamide
Substance Name:
Acetazolamide
Usage Information:
Acetazolamide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness. This medication can decrease headache, tiredness, nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath that can occur when you climb quickly to high altitudes (generally above 10,000 feet/3,048 meters). It is particularly useful in situations when you cannot make a slow ascent. The best ways to prevent altitude sickness are climbing slowly, stopping for 24 hours during the climb to allow the body to adjust to the new height, and taking it easy the first 1 to 2 days. This medication is also used with other medications to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain types of glaucoma. Acetazolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. It works by decreasing the production of fluid inside the eye. It is also used to decrease a buildup of body fluids (edema) caused by heart failure or certain medications. Acetazolamide can work less well over time, so it is usually used only for a short period. It has also been used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (petit mal and unlocalized seizures).
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
70710159101
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
100 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 562524 - acetaZOLAMIDE 500 MG 12HR Extended Release Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 562524 - 12 HR acetazolamide 500 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 562524 - acetazolamide 500 MG 12 HR Extended Release Oral Capsule
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Zydus Pharmaceuticals (usa) 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):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA205301
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    05-08-2019
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    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
    70710-1591-01000 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
    70710-1591-330 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
    70710-1591-410 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 10 CAPSULE in 1 BLISTER PACK
    70710-1591-5500 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
    70710-1591-990 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 70710-1591-1?

    The NDC Packaged Code 70710-1591-1 is assigned to a package of 100 capsule in 1 bottle of Acetazolamide, a human prescription drug labeled by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (usa) Inc.. The product's dosage form is capsule and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 70710-1591 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Acetazolamide with product code 70710-1591 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (usa) Inc. on May 08, 2019 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 70710-1591-1?

    The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 100.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 70710-1591-1?

    The 11-digit format is 70710159101. 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
    5-4-170710-1591-15-4-270710-1591-01