Metronidazole Solution
NDC 0264-5535

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Table of Contents
  1. Product Information
  2. Product Packages
  3. What is NDC 0264-5535?
  4. Metronidazole Uses
  5. Active Ingredients
  6. Active Ingredients UNII Codes
  7. Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes
  8. Pharmacologic Classes
  9. Patient Education

Product Information

Metronidazole is a NDA-approved product labeled by B. Braun Medical Inc.. Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections. It is supplied as a solution for intravenous administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 0264-5535 and its associated package configuration. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.

Primary Identification

NDC Product Code:
0264-5535
Proprietary Name:
Metronidazole
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Metronidazole
Substance Name: [2]
Metronidazole
NDC Directory Status:
Human Prescription Drug
Product Type: [3]
ACTIVE PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
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Clinical Specifications

Dosage Form:
Solution - A clear, homogeneous liquid1 dosage form that contains one or more chemical substances dissolved in a solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents.
Administration Route(s): [4]
Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.

Labeler & Regulatory Data

Labeler Name: [5]
B. Braun Medical Inc.
Labeler Code:
0264
Product Label ID:
fd191c06-9d3b-4e46-9f79-90f6af614947
HCPCS Code:
J1836 - INJECTION, METRONIDAZOLE, 10 MG
FDA Application Number: [6]
NDA018900
Marketing Category: [8]
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.

Marketing Timeline

Start Marketing Date: [9]
09-29-1983
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag: [12]
N

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Product Details

What is NDC 0264-5535?

The NDC code 0264-5535 is assigned by the FDA to the product Metronidazole. This pharmaceutical product is labeled by B. Braun Medical Inc. and is currently categorized as listed product. The medication is a solution administered via intravenous route. In terms of distribution, this product is available in a single package configuration. The associated package NDC(s) include: 0264-5535-32. Beyond standard identification, this entry provides technical data including pharmacologic classes, UNII ingredient references, and RxNorm cross-referencing for healthcare systems.

What are the uses of this product?

Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria and parasites. This antibiotic treats only certain bacterial and parasitic infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Metronidazole may also be used with other medications to treat certain stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by a bacteria (H. pylori).

What are Active Ingredients of this product?

An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
  • METRONIDAZOLE 500 mg/100mL - A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS.

Which are the associated UNII Codes?

The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:

Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?

The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:

Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?

A pharmacologic class is a group of drugs that share the same scientifically documented properties. The following is a list of the reported pharmacologic class(es) corresponding to the active ingredients of this product.

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Patient Education

Metronidazole Injection


Metronidazole injection is used to treat certain skin, blood, bone, joint, gynecologic, and abdominal (stomach area) infections caused by bacteria. It is also used to treat endocarditis (infection of the heart lining and valves), meningitis (infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord), and certain respiratory infections, including pneumonia. Metronidazole injection is also to prevent infection when used before, during, and after colorectal surgery. Metronidazole injection is in a class of medications called antibacterials. It works by killing bacteria and protozoa that cause infection. Antibiotics such as metronidazole injection will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Taking antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.infections of the respiratory tract, including bronchitis, pneumonia
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Product & Regulatory Definitions
What is the Non-Proprietary Name? The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.
What is the Substance Name? An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
What kind of product is this? Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human Over the Counter Drug. This data element matches the “Document Type” field of the Structured Product Listing.
What are the Administration Routes? The translation of the route code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration.
What is the Labeler Name? Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.
What is the FDA Application Number? This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.
What is the Marketing Category? Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as NDA/ANDA/BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.
What is the Start Marketing Date? This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.
What is the Listing Expiration Date? This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the product labeler.
What is the NDC Exclude Flag? This field indicates whether the product has been removed/excluded from the NDC Directory for failure to respond to FDA"s requests for correction to deficient or non-compliant submissions, or because the listing certification is expired, or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA, or because it was discontinued by the labeler. Possible values in this field are: "D", "E", "I", "N", "U".