Prednisone
NDC Package 33261-352-27
Package Information
Prednisone is tablets are indicated in the following conditions:Endocrine DisordersPrimary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice; synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable; in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance)Congenital adrenal hyperplasiaNonsuppurative thyroiditisHypercalcemia associated with cancerRheumatic DisordersAs adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation) in:Psoriatic arthritisRheumatoid arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (selected cases may require low-dose maintenance therapy)Ankylosing spondylitisAcute and subacute bursitisAcute nonspecific tenosynovitisAcute gouty arthritisPost-traumatic osteoarthritisSynovitis of osteoarthritisEpicondylitisCollagen DiseasesDuring an exacerbation or as maintenance therapy in selected cases of:Systemic lupus erythematosusSystemic dermatomyositis (polymyositis)Acute rheumatic carditisDermatologic DiseasesPemphigusBullous dermatitis herpetiformisSevere erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)Exfoliative dermatitisMycosis fungoidesSevere psoriasisSevere seborrheic dermatitisAllergic StatesControl of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions intractable to adequate trials of conventional treatment:Seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitisBronchial asthmaContact dermatitisAtopic dermatitisSerum sicknessDrug hypersensitivity reactionsOphthalmic DiseasesSevere acute and chronic allergic and inflammatory processes involving the eye and its adnexa such as:Allergic corneal marginal ulcersHerpes zoster ophthalmicusAnterior segment inflammationDiffuse posterior uveitis and choroiditisSympathetic ophthalmiaAllergic conjunctivitisKeratitisChorioretinitisOptic neuritisIritis and iridocyclitisRespiratory DiseasesSymptomatic sarcoidosisLoeffler's syndrome not manageable by other meansBerylliosisAspiration pneumonitisFulminating or disseminated pulmonary tuberculosis when used concurrently with appropriate antituberculous chemotherapyHematologic DisordersIdiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in adultsSecondary thrombocytopenia in adultsAcquired (autoimmune) hemolytic anemiaErythroblastopenia (RBC anemia)Congenital (erythroid) hypoplastic anemiaNeoplastic DiseasesFor palliative management of:Leukemias and lymphomas in adultsAcute leukemia of childhoodEdematous StatesTo induce a diuresis or remission of proteinuria in the nephrotic syndrome, without uremia, of the idiopathic type or that due to lupus erythematosusGastrointestinal DiseasesTo tide the patient over a critical period of the disease in:Ulcerative colitisRegional enteritisMiscellaneousTuberculous meningitis with subarachnoid block or impending block when used concurrently with appropriate antituberculous chemotherapyTrichinosis with neurologic or myocardial involvement. Marketed by Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc, this product is identified by NDC 33261-352 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA040256.
Identification & Billing
- RxCUI: 198145 - predniSONE 10 MG Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 198145 - prednisone 10 MG Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 312615 - predniSONE 20 MG Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 312615 - prednisone 20 MG Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 312617 - predniSONE 5 MG Oral Tablet
Clinical Specifications
Regulatory & Marketing
Hierarchy Structure
- 33261 - Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc
- 33261-352 - Prednisone
- 33261-352-27 - 27 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
- 33261-352 - Prednisone
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Other Available Packages
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distribution configuration for this product package?
The code 33261-352-27 identifies a specific commercial package of 27 tablet in 1 bottle, plastic of Prednisone, labeled by Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc. 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 Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc on July 12, 2002. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2019.
How is this Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc product billed for insurance claims?
For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 33261035227. 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:
Note: The zero is added to the Product segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.
