National Drug Code

At the suggestion of a hotel doctor I bought Azitromicina 500mg for the treatment of a chest infection in MX. Tried to submit a claim for the cost via my US insurance as they say they reimburse worldwide RX expenses. But now they want the 11 digit 'national drug code' or no payout. I checked the FDA NDC database but: 1. it states all NDC's are 10 digit and: 2. obviously this is not a US product and therefore not in there. How can I find what I need to get my costs back? It is Zertalin Azitromicina 500mg (Collins Farmaceuticos) 6 tablets in a white jar with silver/black/blue label. The pharmacist 'said' it was a 2 course pack for 3 days I.E. 1 tablet per day for 3 days (2 courses contained). Is this correct also? I usually have known ZPak or Azithromycin to be 2 on th...

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Can't get complete list of 11-digit National Drug Codes from Walgreens to submit to ChampVA. Can you help? Hydrocodone/apap 5mg/325mg tabs. Watson Alendronate 70 mg tabs. Teva Tramadol 50 mg tabs Metformin 1000 mg tabs. Teva Metformin 500 mg tabs. Teva Triamcinolone cream. 0.1% 30gm. Alpharma-NMC Amlodipine Besylate 2.5 mg tabs. Mylan Amlodipine Besylate. 5 mg tabs. Mylan Amlodipine Besylate 10 mg tabs. Mylan Lisinopril 20 mg tabs. Lupin Januvia 25mg tabs. Merck Januvia 50 mg tabs. Merck Meclizine 25 mg tabs. PAR Atenolol. 100 mg tabs. Mylan Propoxyphene-N 100 w/apap 650. Tabs. Qualitest Meloxicam. 15 mg tabs. Lupin Sulfameth/trimethoprim. 800/160 tabs. Lannett Amoxicillin 500 mg caps. Teva Ciprofloxacin. 500 mg tabs Cobalt Alendronate 70 mg tabs. Teva Oxybutynin 5 mg tabs. Watson S...

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Are there any warnings or adverse effects from this China-manufactured generic drug? I'm fearful of taking it; and was unable to convince my pharmacy to pursue or supply a U.S. manufactured drug. ## Regardless of where it is manufactured, any given medication must meet the same safety and efficacy standards, in order for the FDA to approve of it being supplied and made available in the U.S. The typical side effects of this medication are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension, the same as the others available. Is there anything else I can help with?

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This is the Ndc # for Watson's Metronidazole. Is this drug still good? It's 250mg and it expired in 2015. ## If it is in a bottle as dispensed by your pharmacy, and not the original sealed manufacturers container, then the expiration would have been in 2016. It does not become dangerous after it expires, but it does begin to lose efficacy, thus the best thing to do would be to dispose of it and see your doctor for a new prescription. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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At the suggestion of a hotel doctor I bought Salbutamol inhaler in MX to replace my empty asthma inhaler due to a chest infection. Tried to submit a claim for the cost via my US insurance as they say they reimburse worldwide RX expenses. But now they want the 11 digit 'national drug code' or no payout. I checked the FDA NDC database but: 1. it states all NDC's are 10 digit and: 2. obviously this is not a US product and therefore not in there. How can I find what I need to get my costs back? It is Salbutamol 100 mcg aerosol inhaler made by QUIFA Farmacia. Don't have the box but it is a white inhaler unit with a dark navy blue mouthpiece cap. ## Yes, I don't understand that, since all NDC codes are 10 digits and I don't know how to find it for a foreign product. Cu...

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white oblong pill imprent 3 one side 79other side whatis this pill show pictures ## Hi Patricia, The white oblong pill in description is identified as Zolpidem tartrate (10 mg), which is used for the short-term treatment of insomnia, as well as some brain disorders. Manufacturer: Aurobindo Pharma National Drug Code (NDC): 65862-0160 NOTE: You can view a photo of the pill by simply running a search on google images for "Zolpidem 3 79" Learn More: Zolpidem Details If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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I have two different drugs in one bottle: one is a small round white pill with a 2 on one side and an M on the other; the the pill is scored on one side and has an M on the other ## Based on the description provided, I found your white round pill marked "M 2" to be Hydromorphone HCL (2 mg); which is used to relieve moderate to severe pain and severe, painful dry coughing. Manufacturer: Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals National Drug Code (NDC): 00406-3243 Learn More: Hydromorphone Details I still have yet to find a match for your other pill, but I'll be sure to keep an eye out. I hope this helps!

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Can I take Doxycycline 100 mg tablets if I have a sulfa allergy? ## Hi Carol, according to an article I read from the Mayo Clinic, Doxycycline is not listed as a sulfa drug, so you should be okay to take it as prescribed. I also cross referenced the Wikipedia page on Sulfonamides, and it too did not list Doxycycline. If you have other allergies or sensitivities, I'd just double check the inactive ingredients as well to ensure that there is nothing else in there that could disagree with you. If you can refer to the National Drug Code (NDC) printed on your prescription label it should be pretty easy to find the list of inactive ingredients. I hope this helps and feel free to write back!

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Iam confused Watson makes a generic Fiornial with codeine? 425 and makes 3546 please help me I have a product ASCOMP with codeine and it just does not knock out the pain! ## Based on my research, Watson pharmaceuticals does make a blue and yellow capsule, identified as Fiorinal with codeine (Aspirin 325 mg + Butalbital 50 mg + Caffeine 40 mg + Codeine Phosphate 30 mg). The imprint on the capsule is: "FIORINAL CODEINE WATSON 956" National Drug Code (NDC): 52544-0956 I'm a bit confused by the wording of your question though. So please do post back if this doesn't fully address your concerns. I hope this info helps! Have you tried anything else for pain management besides this particular medication? ## Is the Watson 956 available in Canada? NDC 52544-0956 ## I too have been...

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The only markings on the pill are the capital G on 1 side and the 2 over the 55 on the other no other markings ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Ropinirole hydrochloride (1 mg); which is primarily used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome. Manufacturer: Glenmark Generics Inc. National Drug Code (NDC): 68462-0255 Learn More: Ropinirole Details I hope this helps!

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Can anyone please give me the AE (american equivalent) number for "Zinnat" which is apparently the foreign name for "Ceftin" that was made by Glaxo Smith Kline? ## Please correct me if I'm wrong, but there's no such thing as an "American equivalent drug number" - at least to my knowledge. Are you referring to a National Drug Code (NDC)? If so, one would need to know more pill information such as the shape, color, imprint, etc., in order to begin a deeper investigation that would take into account both the active as well as the inactive ingredients for a closer comparison. NOTE: Ceftin contains the active ingredient Cefuroxime, an antibiotic which is available in America by prescription-only. I hope this helps! ## Hi David, according to my insurance compan...

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can someone find the NDC # for Metformin 500 mg - 60 count made by TEVA thank you ## If you're referring to Teva Canada, the DIN (Drug Identification Number) for TEVA-Metformin 500mg tablet is "02045710". If you're referring to Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, the National Drug Code (NDC) for Metformin 500mgs is "00093-1048" NOTE: for verification, the imprint on this pill is 93 48 Learn More: Metformin Details I hope this helps! ## The listed NDC code for the 500mg tablet manufactured by Teva with the 93 48 or TEVA 48 marking is listed as being 00093-1048. This is an oral antidiabetic medication that is used to help lower and control blood sugar levels. Is there anything else I can help with? If anyone is looking for information on this medication, you can discover mor...

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I was told that the company Allergan is making a codeine with promethazine cough syrup previously manufactured by actavis is this true? ## @Mike, According to Allergan's product page (linked below), they do make Promethazine HCL (6.25 mg) + Codeine Phosphate (10 mg) syrup listed under the "Actavis Rx Product Catalog" on page 27 here: allergan.com/Actavis/media/PDFDocuments/2013_US_Rx_Product_Catalog.pdf. Based on the information in that link I think you're right that the formula could've been acquired from Actavis. And for further verification, the syrup in question also carries the following National Drug Codes of 00472-1627-04 and 00472-1627-16. I hope this helps! ## Does sun pharmaceutical/caraco make prometh with codiene that is purple

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I was prescribed a Z-Pak (Azithromycin, 250 mg) and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (60 mg) on a cruise and now my insurance company wants the American equivalent drug numbers for them. ## I think you are talking about the NDC number. It is a seven digit number - and the easiest is to do a search on internet of the medication and dosage - ie: Zithromycin 250 mgm and you should get all sorts of results. ## Yes, if they want the National Drug Code number for them, it is going to vary depending on the manufacturer, dosage, and etc. You can learn more about NDC numbers here from the FDA, and access a directory. Can you provide any further details on the medications you were prescribed, such as markings on them? Manufacturers names, or etc.? The FDA lists the typical side effects of these med...

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i have oval pills imprint on it 61 i think it genenric vicodene but not sure has line to break in half and is white ## Hi sue, A white oval pill imprinted with 6I is actually identified as Ibuprofen (600 mg); a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for relief of symptoms of arthritis, primary dysmenorrhea, fever, and as a mild pain reliever. Manufacturer: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Inc. National Drug Code (NDC): 55111-0683 Learn More: Ibuprofen Details I hope this helps!

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It has a National Drug Code of 0603 4998 21. What percocet is this? Pictures plz. ## Hello, Gata! How are you? According to the NDC database, that is the 5/325 dosage manufactured by the former Vintage Pharmaceuticals. I apologize that I don't have a picture to post for you. However, they describe it as being a pink, elliptical/oval pill with a stylized V on one side and the numbers 4825 on the other side. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Is this drug expired? Oxycodone with apap 5/325 with a National Drug Code of 00406-0512-01. ## Hello, Sallly! How are you? I'm sorry, but I can't tell you the expiration date information from the name, dose or NDC code. When was the medication dispensed by your pharmacy? The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation.

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White oval pill imprinted: 44-175 Contents: Acetaminophen 500mg National Drug Code: 50844-175 Product Labeler: L.n.k. International, Inc. Pill Size: 18mm Inactive Ingredients: -Hypromelloses -Povidones -Stearic Acid -Castor Oil -Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato ## Found white oblong pills with 44 175 imprinted on one side. They were in a bottle which identified them as Hydrocodone 10/500mg. And described on the bottle as an Oval Blue tablet with Watson on one side and 540 on the other. Is this likely a pharmacy error or is this likely a situation of someone switching out the pills? My daughter who has been treated for Vicodin addiction in the past and lives at home would have had access to this. ## Look mom, we both know the answer to this one....your daughter swtiched the pills. ...

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round small and white ## The pill you have is Prednisone (10 mg). National Drug Code: 55700-208 Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid drug that is particularly effective as an immunosuppressant, and affects virtually all of the immune system. It is used to treat certain inflammatory diseases and (at higher doses) cancers, but has significant adverse effects. To learn more information about Prednisone, please follow the link below... Did you have any questions or comments to add? Please post back if you. ## Wrong wrong wrong !! It is not prednisone ! It has a M On the other side ! I take prednisone & know what a pole different strengths look like & this is not it. Thank you ! Please be more careful with ur answers ! ## Gina, mine is predisone. There are many forms of this dru...

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M 1721 ## M 1721 contains Acetaminophen 650 mg + Propoxyphene 100 mg National Drug Code: 00406-1721 (Discontinued) Ref: DailyMed ## IS THIS A PAIN PILL? AND STRONG IS IT? ## Yes, this is a narcotic pain med. Not extremely strong. It is manufactured by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and is a generic for Darvocet-N 100. ## Thank you for your reply. ## Very welcome. Happy to help when I can.

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