NDC Package 70771-1496-8 Misoprostol

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This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

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NDC Package Code:

70771-1496-8

Package Description:

120 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

Product Code:

70771-1496

Proprietary Name:

Misoprostol

Usage Information:

This medication is used to prevent stomach ulcers while you take NSAIDs (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen), especially if you are at risk for developing ulcers or have a history of ulcers. Misoprostol helps to decrease your risk of serious ulcer complications such as bleeding. This medication protects your stomach lining by lowering the amount of acid that comes in contact with it. This medication is also used in combination with another drug (mifepristone) to end a pregnancy (abortion).

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

70771149608

Labeler Name:

Zydus Lifesciences Limited

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

ANDA210201

Marketing Category:

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

Start Marketing Date:

01-14-2020

End Marketing Date:

01-10-2023

Listing Expiration Date:

01-10-2023

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

70771 - Zydus Lifesciences Limited
- 70771-1496 - Misoprostol
  - 70771-1496-8 - 120 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

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 Code	Package Description
70771-1496-1	100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
70771-1496-4	10 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 10 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK (70771-1496-2)
70771-1496-6	60 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 70771-1496-8?

The NDC Packaged Code 70771-1496-8 is assigned to a package of 120 tablet in 1 bottle of Misoprostol, labeled by Zydus Lifesciences Limited. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 70771-1496 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Misoprostol with product code 70771-1496 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Zydus Lifesciences Limited on January 14, 2020 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on January 10, 2023 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 70771-1496-8?

The 11-digit format is 70771149608. 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 Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
5-4-1	70771-1496-8	5-4-2	70771-1496-08

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