What is NDC 71205-171?

71205-171 is the product NDC for Nitrofurantion, Nitrofurantoin 100 mg/1 capsule, listed with the FDA by Proficient Rx LP. It has 4 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

Proficient Rx LP, NDC labeler code 71205. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Nitrofurantion?

9 other product NDCs are listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Nitrofurantion NDC 71205-171 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)71205-171Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width71205-0171Add 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
71205-171-10	7120501711071205017110	10 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (71205-171-10)Marketed from Dec 1, 2018
71205-171-14	7120501711471205017114	14 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (71205-171-14)Marketed from Dec 1, 2018
71205-171-20	7120501712071205017120	20 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (71205-171-20)Marketed from Dec 1, 2018
71205-171-28	7120501712871205017128	28 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (71205-171-28)Marketed from Jul 7, 2021

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): Nitrofurantion
Generic name (nonproprietary): nitrofurantion
Active ingredients: Nitrofurantoin — 100 mg/1
Dosage form: Capsule
Route: Oral
Labeler: Proficient Rx LPNDC labeler code 71205
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 201722
Marketing start: Apr 15, 2016
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2027
Other FDA classes: Nitrofurans (Chemical structure)
Identifiers: Product ID 71205-171_a1447d12-32dc-4e06-960e-d4c2f2880faeSPL ID a1447d12-32dc-4e06-960e-d4c2f2880faeSPL set ID 870f64ca-0256-4e3f-8c34-dc603ccc41c0RxCUI 1648759UNII 927AH8112LUPC 0371205171148
Pharmacologic class: Nitrofuran 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. Oral products like this are usually dispensed by a pharmacy and billed by NDC.

NDC on a medical claim

N471205017110 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 71205-0171-10. 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 May 2, 2022.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Nitrofurantoin Capsules, USP (macrocrystals) is specifically indicated for the treatment of urinary tract infections when due to susceptible strains of Escherichia coli, enterococci, Staphylococcus aureus, and certain susceptible strains of Klebsiella and Enterobacter species. Nitrofurantoin is not indicated for the treatment of pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses. To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Nitrofurantoin Capsules, USP (macrocrystals) and other antibacterial drugs, Nitrofurantoin Capsules, USP (macrocrystals) should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be ca…

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About NDC 71205-171

What is NDC 71205-171?: 71205-171 is the product NDC for Nitrofurantion, Nitrofurantoin 100 mg/1 capsule, listed with the FDA by Proficient Rx LP. It has 4 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Nitrofurantion.
What is the active ingredient?: Nitrofurantoin.
Who is the labeler?: Proficient Rx LP, NDC labeler code 71205. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Nitrofurantion?: 9 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Nitrofurantion 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 Nitrofurantion NDCs
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC	Package NDCs (11-digit)
Nitrofurantion	Nitrofurantoin 25 mg/1	CapsuleOral	BluePoint Labortories	68001-384	68001-0384-00
Nitrofurantion	Nitrofurantoin 50 mg/1	CapsuleOral	BluePoint Labortories	68001-385	68001-0385-00
Nitrofurantion	Nitrofurantoin 100 mg/1	CapsuleOral	BluePoint Labortories	68001-386	68001-0386-00
Nitrofurantion	Nitrofurantoin 100 mg/1	CapsuleOral	A-S Medication Solutions	50090-5693	50090-5693-0050090-5693-0250090-5693-03
Nitrofurantion	Nitrofurantoin 25 mg/1	CapsuleOral	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.	57664-231	57664-0231-1857664-0231-88
Nitrofurantion	Nitrofurantoin 50 mg/1	CapsuleOral	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.	57664-232	57664-0232-1857664-0232-88
Nitrofurantion	Nitrofurantoin 100 mg/1	CapsuleOral	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.	57664-233	57664-0233-1857664-0233-88
Nitrofurantion	Nitrofurantoin 100 mg/1	CapsuleOral	NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.	68071-2363	68071-2363-0768071-2363-08
Nitrofurantion	Nitrofurantoin 100 mg/1	CapsuleOral	Bryant Ranch Prepack	71335-0024	71335-0024-0171335-0024-0271335-0024-03+6 more

Other NDCs under ANDA 201722

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

FDA NDC Directory listings under ANDA 201722
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
Nitrofurantion	Nitrofurantoin 100 mg/1	CapsuleOral	A-S Medication Solutions	50090-5693
Nitrofurantion	Nitrofurantoin 25 mg/1	CapsuleOral	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.	57664-231
Nitrofurantion	Nitrofurantoin 50 mg/1	CapsuleOral	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.	57664-232
Nitrofurantion	Nitrofurantoin 100 mg/1	CapsuleOral	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.	57664-233
Nitrofurantion	Nitrofurantoin 25 mg/1	CapsuleOral	BluePoint Labortories	68001-384
Nitrofurantion	Nitrofurantoin 50 mg/1	CapsuleOral	BluePoint Labortories	68001-385
Nitrofurantion	Nitrofurantoin 100 mg/1	CapsuleOral	BluePoint Labortories	68001-386
Nitrofurantion	Nitrofurantoin 100 mg/1	CapsuleOral	NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.	68071-2363
Nitrofurantion	Nitrofurantoin 100 mg/1	CapsuleOral	Bryant Ranch Prepack	71335-0024