Fosfomycin Tromethamine Powder
NDC Package 12836-0318-1

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

Package Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

Fosfomycin Tromethamine powders is a medication an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (such as acute cystitis or lower urinary tract infections) in women. This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Ercros Sa, this product is identified by NDC 12836-0318.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
12836-0318-1
Package Description
20 kg in 1 DOSE PACK
Product Code
12836-0318
11-Digit Billing Format
12836031801

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Fosfomycin Tromethamine
Non-Proprietary Name
Fosfomycin Tromethamine
Substance Name
Fosfomycin Tromethamine
Dosage Form
Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
Active Ingredient(s)
FOSFOMYCIN TROMETHAMINE 1 kg/kg
Usage Information
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (such as acute cystitis or lower urinary tract infections) in women. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial 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. Fosfomycin should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (such as kidney infections).

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Ercros Sa
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
01-01-2018
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 12836-0318-1 identifies a specific commercial package of 20 kg in 1 dose pack of Fosfomycin Tromethamine (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Ercros Sa. This powder is formulated for use and contains fosfomycin tromethamine as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Ercros Sa on January 01, 2018. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (such as acute cystitis or lower urinary tract infections) in women. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial 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. Fosfomycin should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (such as kidney infections).

How is this Ercros Sa product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 12836031801. 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 (5-4-1)
12836-0318-1
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
12836-0318-01

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