Sodium Sulfacetamide
NDC Package 0168-0484-01

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

Sodium Sulfacetamide is a medication used as a skin cleansing product to treat dandruff and other skin conditions (e.g., seborrheic dermatitis). Marketed by E. Fougera & Co., A Division Of Nycomed Us Inc., this product is identified by NDC 0168-0484.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0168-0484-01
Package Description
30 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 1 APPLICATOR in 1 POUCH / 1 g in 1 APPLICATOR
Product Code
0168-0484
11-Digit Billing Format
00168048401

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Sodium Sulfacetamide
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This medication is used as a skin cleansing product to treat dandruff and other skin conditions (e.g., seborrheic dermatitis). It is also used to treat certain bacterial skin infections. Sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
E. Fougera & Co., A Division Of Nycomed Us Inc.
Marketing Category
UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER - An unapproved drug product in a marketing category that is not reflected on a particular list.
Start Marketing Date
03-12-2010
Listing Expiration
12-31-2017
Exclude Flag
I
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0168-0484-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 30 pouch in 1 carton / 1 applicator in 1 pouch / 1 g in 1 applicator of Sodium Sulfacetamide, labeled by E. Fougera & Co., A Division Of Nycomed Us Inc.. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by E. Fougera & Co., A Division Of Nycomed Us Inc. on March 12, 2010. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used as a skin cleansing product to treat dandruff and other skin conditions (e.g., seborrheic dermatitis). It is also used to treat certain bacterial skin infections. Sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

How is this E. Fougera & Co., A Division Of Nycomed Us Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00168048401. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (4-4-2)
0168-0484-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00168-0484-01

Note: The zero is added to the Labeler segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.