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NDC Package 0409-2337-12 Deferoxamine Mesylate

Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
0409-2337-12
Package Description:
10 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE
Product Code:
0409-2337
Proprietary Name:
Deferoxamine Mesylate
Non-Proprietary Name:
Deferoxamine Mesylate
Substance Name:
Deferoxamine Mesylate
Usage Information:
This medication is used along with other treatments (such as causing vomiting with syrup of ipecac, stomach pumping) to treat sudden iron poisoning. It is most effective when given as soon as possible after the iron was eaten. This medication can also be used to help get rid of iron in patients with high iron levels due to many blood transfusions. Deferoxamine is an iron-binding agent that belongs to a class of drugs known as heavy metal antagonists. It works by helping the kidneys and gallbladder get rid of the extra iron. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 3 years old (see also Precautions section).
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00409233712
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
Product Type:
Human Prescription Drug
Labeler Name:
Hospira, Inc.
Dosage Form:
Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution - A dosage form intended for the solution prepared by lyophilization ("freeze drying"), a process which involves the removal of water from products in the frozen state at extremely low pressures; this is intended for subsequent addition of liquid to create a solution that conforms in all respects to the requirements for Injections.
Administration Route(s):
  • Intramuscular - Administration within a muscle.
  • Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins.
  • Subcutaneous - Administration beneath the skin; hypodermic. Synonymous with the term SUBDERMAL.
Active Ingredient(s):
DEFEROXAMINE MESYLATE 2 g/1
Pharmacologic Class(es):
Sample Package:
No
FDA Application Number:
ANDA076019
Marketing Category:
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date:
03-31-2005
Listing Expiration Date:
12-31-2025
Exclude Flag:
N
Code Structure:

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package CodePackage Description
0409-2337-254 VIAL, SINGLE-USE in 1 CARTON / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-USE (0409-2337-15)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 0409-2337-12?

The NDC Packaged Code 0409-2337-12 is assigned to a package of 10 vial, single-use in 1 carton / 1 injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution in 1 vial, single-use of Deferoxamine Mesylate, a human prescription drug labeled by Hospira, Inc.. The product's dosage form is injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution and is administered via intramuscular; intravenous; subcutaneous form.

Is NDC 0409-2337 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Deferoxamine Mesylate with product code 0409-2337 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Hospira, Inc. on March 31, 2005 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0409-2337-12?

The 11-digit format is 00409233712. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.

This package code is originally configured in a 4-4-2 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:

10-Digit Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
4-4-20409-2337-125-4-200409-2337-12