What is NDC 0168-0383?

0168-0383 is the product NDC for Metronidazole, Metronidazole 7.5 mg/mL lotion, listed with the FDA by Fougera Pharmaceuticals, LLC. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

Fougera Pharmaceuticals, LLC, NDC labeler code 0168. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Metronidazole?

160 other product NDCs are listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Metronidazole NDC 0168-0383 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)0168-0383Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width00168-0383Add 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 NDC	11-digit (billing)	Package	Copy
0168-0383-60	0016803836000168038360	59 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0168-0383-60)Marketed from May 24, 2006

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): Metronidazole
Generic name (nonproprietary): metronidazole
Active ingredients: Metronidazole — 7.5 mg/mL
Dosage form: Lotion
Route: Topical
Labeler: Fougera Pharmaceuticals, LLCNDC labeler code 0168
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 077197
Marketing start: May 24, 2006
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2027
Other FDA classes: Nitroimidazoles (Chemical structure)
Identifiers: Product ID 0168-0383_76e5eaff-57c7-4120-af16-c7e8cbac8688SPL ID 76e5eaff-57c7-4120-af16-c7e8cbac8688SPL set ID 5368755a-dd37-4e34-843f-ece6bac8ef6aRxCUI 242736UNII 140QMO216EUPC 0301680383606
Pharmacologic class: Nitroimidazole Antimicrobial

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 HCPCS code in Med-Code's directory. Topical products like this are usually dispensed by a pharmacy and billed by NDC.

NDC on a medical claim

N400168038360 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 00168-0383-60. 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 Jan 28, 2026.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Metronidazole topical lotion is indicated for topical application in the treatment of inflammatory papules and pustules of rosacea. CLINICAL STUDIES A controlled clinical study was conducted in 144 patients with moderate to severe rosacea, in which metronidazole topical lotion was compared with its vehicle. Applications were made twice daily for 12 weeks during which patients were instructed to avoid spicy foods, thermally hot foods and drinks, alcoholic beverages, and caffeine. Patients were also provided samples of a soapless cleansing lotion and, if requested, a moisturizer. Metronidazole topical lotion was significantly more effective than its vehicle in mean percen…

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About NDC 0168-0383

What is NDC 0168-0383?: 0168-0383 is the product NDC for Metronidazole, Metronidazole 7.5 mg/mL lotion, listed with the FDA by Fougera Pharmaceuticals, LLC. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Metronidazole.
What is the active ingredient?: Metronidazole.
Who is the labeler?: Fougera Pharmaceuticals, LLC, NDC labeler code 0168. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Metronidazole?: 160 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Metronidazole NDCs.
Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?: Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.

Other finished products listed under the same name: strengths, forms and labelers.

Other Metronidazole NDCs
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC	Package NDCs (11-digit)
Metronidazole	Metronidazole 500 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	REMEDYREPACK INC.	70518-4767	70518-4767-00
Metronidazole	Metronidazole 250 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Kanchan Healthcare Inc	85742-024	85742-0024-2485742-0024-25
Metronidazole	Metronidazole 500 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Kanchan Healthcare Inc	85742-025	85742-0025-2485742-0025-25
Metronidazole	Metronidazole 250 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Bryant Ranch Prepack	72162-2677	72162-2677-0172162-2677-0272162-2677-05
Metronidazole	Metronidazole 500 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Bryant Ranch Prepack	72162-2678	72162-2678-0172162-2678-0272162-2678-05
Metronidazole	Metronidazole 500 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Coupler LLC	67046-1060	67046-1060-03
Metronidazole	Metronidazole 500 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Coupler LLC	67046-1173	67046-1173-03
Metronidazole	Metronidazole 7.5 mg/g	GelTopical	Zydus Lifesciences Limited	70771-1978	70771-1978-04
Metronidazole	Metronidazole 7.5 mg/g	GelTopical	Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc	72578-209	72578-0209-04
Metronidazole	Metronidazole 7.5 mg/g	GelVaginal	Solaris Pharma Corporation	73473-303	73473-0303-70

All 161 Metronidazole NDCs