Prescription drug · NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC
clindamycin phosphate NDC 59762-3743
Clindamycin phosphate 10 mg/g · Gel · Topical · Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59762-3743-1 | 59762374301 | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (59762-3743-1) / 30 g in 1 TUBEMarketed from Jan 7, 1987 | |
| 59762-3743-2 | 59762374302 | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (59762-3743-2) / 60 g in 1 TUBEMarketed from Jan 7, 1987 |
How the 11-digit form is made: The package segment has 1 digit, so one leading zero is added to it (5-4-1 → 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)
- clindamycin phosphate
- Generic name (nonproprietary)
- clindamycin phosphate
- Active ingredients
- Clindamycin phosphate — 10 mg/g
- Dosage form
- Gel
- Route
- Topical
- Labeler
- Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Product type
- Prescription drug
- Marketing category
- NDA authorized genericApplication NDA 050615
- Marketing start
- Listing expires
- Other FDA classes
- Decreased Sebaceous Gland Activity (Physiologic effect)Lincosamides (Chemical structure)Neuromuscular Blockade (Physiologic effect)
- Identifiers
- Product ID 59762-3743_d4cce371-d34f-42f1-8cd4-0f154115db84SPL ID d4cce371-d34f-42f1-8cd4-0f154115db84SPL set ID f7480256-8b32-419a-8983-e2c413040dbaRxCUI 197519, 309333, 2676585UNII EH6D7113I8UPC 0359762372826
- Pharmacologic class
- Lincosamide Antibacterial
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
N459762374301followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 59762-3743-01. 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 Clindamycin phosphate topical solution, clindamycin phosphate topical gel and clindamycin phosphate topical lotion are indicated in the treatment of acne vulgaris. In view of the potential for diarrhea, bloody diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis, the physician should consider whether other agents are more appropriate (see CONTRAINDICATIONS , WARNINGS and ADVERSE REACTIONS ).
Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.