Flomax
NDC Package 0597-0166-01

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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 discontinued by the firm.

Flomax is tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Marketed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 0597-0166 and is authorized under FDA application NDA020579.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0597-0166-01
Package Description
100 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
0597-0166
11-Digit Billing Format
00597016601
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
100 EA

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Flomax
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA Application #
NDA020579
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
09-12-1997
End Marketing Date
05-03-2017
Listing Expiration
05-03-2017
Exclude Flag
D
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 0597-0166-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 100 capsule in 1 bottle of Flomax, labeled by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, 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 Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on September 12, 1997. The current certification is valid through May 03, 2017.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure.

How is this Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00597016601. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 100 total billable units per package. 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)
0597-0166-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00597-0166-01

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