NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory
Product NDC (as listed)63187-046Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.
Product NDC at billing width63187-0046Add the package segment from the table below.
Package NDCs as listed with the FDA, and the 11-digit 5-4-2 form used on claims. The highlighted digit is the added leading zero.
Package NDC11-digit (billing)PackageCopy
63187-046-06631870046066 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (63187-046-06)Marketed from Apr 2, 2018
63187-046-146318700461414 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (63187-046-14)Marketed from Oct 1, 2018
63187-046-156318700461515 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (63187-046-15)Marketed from Mar 1, 2019
63187-046-206318700462020 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (63187-046-20)Marketed from Apr 1, 2014
63187-046-216318700462121 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (63187-046-21)Marketed from Apr 1, 2014
63187-046-286318700462828 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (63187-046-28)Marketed from Jan 1, 2018
63187-046-306318700463030 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (63187-046-30)Marketed from Apr 1, 2014
63187-046-406318700464040 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (63187-046-40)Marketed from Apr 1, 2014

How the 11-digit form is made: The product segment has 3 digits, so one leading zero is added to it (5-3-2 → 5-4-2). Formatting the NDC does not by itself make it billable — the product, package and quantity must match what was dispensed or administered, and payer rules apply. Conversion rules

Product information

Brand name (proprietary)
Cephalexin
Generic name (nonproprietary)
cephalexin
Active ingredients
Cephalexin — 500 mg/1
Dosage form
Capsule
Route
Oral
Product type
Prescription drug
Marketing category
ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 065229
Marketing start
Listing expires
Other FDA classes
Cephalosporins (Chemical structure)
Identifiers
Product ID 63187-046_8202b9f1-6f03-4f64-a300-062d1679d0e8SPL ID 8202b9f1-6f03-4f64-a300-062d1679d0e8SPL set ID dec3a1ef-1e85-4236-804b-e7a343d3a58fRxCUI 309114UNII OBN7UDS42YUPC 0363187046286
Pharmacologic class
Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Billing references

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HCPCS codeNo match

No HCPCS code in Med-Code's directory. Oral products like this are usually dispensed by a pharmacy and billed by NDC.

NDC on a medical claim

N463187004606 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 63187-0046-06. Unit qualifiers: F2 (international unit), GR (gram), ME (milligram), ML (milliliter), UN (unit (each)). The qualifier and quantity depend on what was given. About the N4 qualifier

Product label

Current FDA label (SPL), effective .

Indications (excerpt from the label)

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Cephalexin Capsules USP are indicated for the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms: Respiratory tract infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes . (Penicillin is the usual drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. Cephalexin is generally effective in the eradication of streptococci from the nasopharynx; however, substantial data establishing the efficacy of cephalexin in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present.) Otitis media due to Streptococcus pneumoniae , Ha…

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Other NDCs under ANDA 065229

Products listed under the same FDA application: other strengths and forms, and repackagers who relabel the same product.

FDA NDC Directory listings under ANDA 065229
ProductStrengthForm · routeLabelerProduct NDC
CephalexinCephalexin 500 mg/1CapsuleOralSportpharm LLC85766-004
CephalexinCephalexin 250 mg/1CapsuleOralNuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.68071-4516
CephalexinCephalexin 500 mg/1CapsuleOralAsclemed USA, Inc.76420-288
CephalexinCephalexin 250 mg/1CapsuleOralAsclemed USA, Inc.76420-287
CephalexinCephalexin 500 mg/1CapsuleOralREMEDYREPACK INC.70518-3857
CephalexinCephalexin 250 mg/1CapsuleOralLupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.68180-121
CephalexinCephalexin 500 mg/1CapsuleOralLupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.68180-122
CephalexinCephalexin 500 mg/1CapsuleOralAsclemed USA, Inc.76420-736
CephalexinCephalexin 500 mg/1CapsuleOralADVANCED RX PHARMACY OF TENNESSEE, LLC80425-0005
CephalexinCephalexin 500 mg/1CapsuleOralADVANCED RX PHARMACY OF TENNESSEE, LLC80425-0006
CephalexinCephalexin 250 mg/1CapsuleOralNuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.68071-5241
CephalexinCephalexin 500 mg/1CapsuleOralREMEDYREPACK INC.70518-3448
CephalexinCephalexin 500 mg/1CapsuleOralAsclemed USA, Inc.76420-052
CephalexinCephalexin 500 mg/1CapsuleOralAsclemed USA, Inc76420-831
CephalexinCephalexin 500 mg/1CapsuleOralCoupler LLC67046-1245
CephalexinCephalexin 500 mg/1CapsuleOralNuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.68071-4406

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