Prescription drug · UNAPPROVED DRUG FOR USE IN DRUG SHORTAGE
Rifadin (Rifampicin) NDC 0068-0660
Kit · Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0068-0660-50 | 0006806605000068066050 | 1 KIT in 1 CARTON (0068-0660-50) * 10 mL in 1 VIAL (0068-0600-01) * 10 mL in 1 AMPULE (0068-0610-10)Marketed from Aug 3, 2026 |
How the 11-digit form is made: The labeler segment has 4 digits, so one leading zero is added to it (4-4-2 → 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)
- Rifadin
- Generic name (nonproprietary)
- rifampicin
- Dosage form
- Kit
- Labeler
- Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLCNDC labeler code 0068
- Product type
- Prescription drug
- Marketing category
- Unapproved drug for use in drug shortage
- Marketing start
- Listing expires
- Identifiers
- Product ID 0068-0660_5cebbeae-b984-4e38-a050-896320bf049cSPL ID 5cebbeae-b984-4e38-a050-896320bf049cSPL set ID 1b074c23-dd35-43c9-820c-0e603481fdd3RxCUI 207436, 312821UPC 5015265300067
Billing references
What Med-Code can say about coding this product, and where each statement comes from. Nothing here is inferred from the name alone.
- HCPCS codeNo match
No drug-specific HCPCS code in Med-Code's directory for this product. The directory is curated and not complete — check the current CMS HCPCS file before billing.
- NDC on a medical claim
N400068066050followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 00068-0660-50. 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)
3. How Rifadin Infusion is given Rifadin Infusion is given by a doctor or nurse. This is because it needs to be given as a slow drip into a vein (infusion). How much is given If you are not sure why you are being given Rifadin Infusion or have any questions about how much Rifadin Infusion is being given to you, speak to your doctor or nurse. Tuberculosis (TB) The usual dose is: - Adults: A single daily dose of 600mg given over 2–3 hours - Children: Up to 20mg per kilogram of body weight each day. The maximum dose is 600mg each day. Leprosy Your doctor may prescribe a monthly or daily dose - Patients weighing less than 50kg: A single daily dose of 450mg - Patients weighing more than 50kg: A s…
Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.
About NDC 0068-0660
- What is NDC 0068-0660?
- 0068-0660 is the product NDC for Rifadin (rifampicin) kit, listed with the FDA by Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
- What drug is associated with this NDC?
- Rifadin (Rifampicin).
- Who is the labeler?
- Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC, NDC labeler code 0068. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
- What other NDCs exist for Rifadin?
- None: this is the only finished product listed under this name.
- Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?
- Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.