Econopred
NDC Package 0998-0637-08

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

Econopred is steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe such as allergic conjunctivitis, acne rosacea, superficial punctate keratitis, herpes zoster keratitis, iritis, cyclitis, selected infective conjunctivitides, when the inherent hazard of steroid use is accepted to obtain an advisable diminution in edema and inflammation; corneal injury from chemical, radiation, or thermal burns, or penetration of foreign bodies. Marketed by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 0998-0637 and is authorized under FDA application NDA017469.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0998-0637-08
Package Description
5 mg in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code
0998-0637
11-Digit Billing Format
00998063708
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Econopred
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe such as allergic conjunctivitis, acne rosacea, superficial punctate keratitis, herpes zoster keratitis, iritis, cyclitis, selected infective conjunctivitides, when the inherent hazard of steroid use is accepted to obtain an advisable diminution in edema and inflammation; corneal injury from chemical, radiation, or thermal burns, or penetration of foreign bodies.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
FDA Application #
NDA017469
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
07-10-1973
End Marketing Date
12-31-2007
Listing Expiration
12-31-2007
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (0998-0637). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

0998-0637-04
10 mg in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
0998-0637-05
5 mg in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
0998-0637-10
10 mg in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0998-0637-08 identifies a specific commercial package of 5 mg in 1 bottle, plastic of Econopred, labeled by Alcon Laboratories, 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 Alcon Laboratories, Inc. on July 10, 1973. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2007.

How is this Alcon Laboratories, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00998063708. 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)
0998-0637-08
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00998-0637-08

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