NDC Package 76420-906-60 Lubiprostone

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

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
76420-906-60
Package Description:
60 CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Lubiprostone
Non-Proprietary Name:
Lubiprostone
Substance Name:
Lubiprostone
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat certain types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation). Chronic idiopathic constipation has an unknown cause and is not due to diet, other diseases, or drugs. Lubiprostone is also used to treat constipation caused by opioid medications in people with ongoing pain due to medical conditions other than cancer. This medication may improve symptoms such as bloating and abdominal discomfort, improve stool texture, lessen the need to strain, and decrease the feeling of not completely relieving oneself. Lubiprostone belongs to a class of drugs known as chloride channel activators. It works by increasing the amount of fluid within your intestines, making the passage of stool easier.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
76420090660
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
Product Type:
Human Prescription Drug
Labeler Name:
Asclemed Usa, Inc.
Dosage Form:
Capsule, Gelatin Coated - A solid dosage form in which the drug is enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble container made from a suitable form of gelatin; through a banding process, the capsule is coated with additional layers of gelatin so as to form a complete seal.
Administration Route(s):
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Active Ingredient(s):
Sample Package:
No
FDA Application Number:
NDA021908
Marketing Category:
NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC - A product marketed as a "generic" drug under an approved New Drug Application (NDA), rather than an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA),.
Start Marketing Date:
01-01-2023
Listing Expiration Date:
12-31-2026
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
76420-906-01100 CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED in 1 BOTTLE
76420-906-3030 CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED in 1 BOTTLE
76420-906-9090 CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 76420-906-60?

The NDC Packaged Code 76420-906-60 is assigned to a package of 60 capsule, gelatin coated in 1 bottle of Lubiprostone, a human prescription drug labeled by Asclemed Usa, Inc.. The product's dosage form is capsule, gelatin coated and is administered via oral form.

Is NDC 76420-906 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Lubiprostone with product code 76420-906 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Asclemed Usa, Inc. on January 01, 2023 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2026 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 76420-906-60?

The 11-digit format is 76420090660. 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
5-3-276420-906-605-4-276420-0906-60