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NDC Package 72789-047-02 Doxycycline

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

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
72789-047-02
Package Description:
2 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
72789-047
Proprietary Name:
Doxycycline
Non-Proprietary Name:
Doxycycline
Substance Name:
Doxycycline
Usage Information:
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain effectiveness of doxycycline capsules, USP and other antibacterial drugs, doxycycline capsules, USP should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. Doxycycline capsules, USP are indicated for the treatment of the following infections: Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus fever and the typhus group, Q fever, rickettsialpox, and tick fevers caused by Rickettsiae.Respiratory tract infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Lymphogranuloma venereum caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. Psittacosis (ornithosis) caused by Chlamydophila psittaci. Trachoma caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, although the infectious agent is not always eliminated as judged by immunofluorescence. Inclusion conjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. Uncomplicated urethral, endocervical or rectal infections in adults caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. Nongonococcal urethritis caused by Ureaplasma urealyticum. Relapsing fever due to Borrelia recurrentis. Doxycycline capsules, USP are also indicated for the treatment of infections caused by the following gram-negative microorganisms:Chancroid caused by Haemophilus ducreyi. Plague due to Yersinia pestis. Tularemia due to Francisella tularensis. Cholera caused by Vibrio cholerae. Campylobacter fetus infections caused by Campylobacter fetus. Brucellosis due to Brucella species (in conjunction with streptomycin). Bartonellosis due to Bartonella bacilliformis. Granuloma inguinale caused by Klebsiella granulomatis.Because many strains of the following groups of microorganisms have been shown to be resistant to doxycycline, culture and susceptibility testing are recommended.Doxycycline capsules, USP are indicated for treatment of infections caused by the following gram-negative microorganisms, when bacteriologic testing indicates appropriate susceptibility to the drug:Escherichia coliEnterobacter aerogenesShigella speciesAcinetobacter speciesRespiratory tract infections caused by Haemophilus influenzae. Respiratory tract and urinary tract infections caused by Klebsiella species. Doxycycline capsules, USP are indicated for treatment of infections caused by the following gram-positive microorganisms when bacteriologic testing indicates appropriate susceptibility to the drug: Upper respiratory infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Anthrax due to Bacillus anthracis, including inhalational anthrax (post-exposure): to reduce the incidence or progression of disease following exposure to aerosolized Bacillus anthracis. When penicillin is contraindicated, doxycycline capsules, USP are an alternative drug in the treatment of the following infections:Uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Syphilis caused by Treponema pallidum. Yaws caused by Treponema pallidum subspecies pertenueListeriosis due to Listeria monocytogenes. Vincent’s infection caused by Fusobacterium fusiforme. Actinomycosis caused by Actinomyces israelii. Infections caused by Clostridium species. In acute intestinal amebiasis, doxycycline capsules, USP may be a useful adjunct to amebicides.In severe acne, doxycycline capsules, USP may be useful adjunctive therapy.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
72789004702
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
2 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1649990 - doxycycline monohydrate 100 MG Oral Capsule
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, 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):
  • DOXYCYCLINE 100 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Tetracycline-class Drug - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Tetracyclines - [CS]
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA065053
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    12-26-2000
    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
    72789-047-1414 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 72789-047-02?

    The NDC Packaged Code 72789-047-02 is assigned to a package of 2 capsule in 1 bottle, plastic of Doxycycline, a human prescription drug labeled by Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The product's dosage form is capsule and is administered via oral form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 2 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 72789-047 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Doxycycline with product code 72789-047 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on December 26, 2000 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 72789-047-02?

    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 2.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 72789-047-02?

    The 11-digit format is 72789004702. 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 Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    5-3-272789-047-025-4-272789-0047-02