NDC Package 36000-070-10 Ampicillin

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This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

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NDC Package Code:

36000-070-10

Package Description:

10 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL

Product Code:

36000-070

Proprietary Name:

Ampicillin

Usage Information:

Ampicillin for Injection, USP is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the following conditions:Respiratory tract Infections caused by S. pneumoniae (formerly D. pneumoniae). Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase and nonpenicillinase-producing), H. influenzae, and Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococci.Bacterial Meningitis caused by E. coli, Group B Streptococci, and other Gram-negative bacteria (Listeria monocytogenes, N. meningitidis). The addition of an aminoglycoside with ampicillin may increase its effectiveness against Gram-negative bacteria.Septicemia and Endocarditis caused by susceptible Gram-positive organisms including Streptococcus sp., penicillin G-susceptible staphylococci, and enterococci. Gram-negative sepsis caused by E. coli, Proteus mirabilis and Salmonella sp. respond to ampicillin. Endocarditis due to enterococcal strains usually respond to intravenous therapy. The addition of an aminoglycoside may enhance the effectiveness of ampicillin when treating streptoccoccal endocarditis.Urinary Tract Infections caused by sensitve strains of E. coli and Proteus mirabilis.Gastrointestinal Infections caused by Salmonella typhosa (typhoid fever), other Salmonella sp., and Shigella sp. (dysentery) usually respond to oral or intravenous therapy.Bacteriology studies to determine the causative organisms and their susceptibility to ampicillin should be performed. Therapy may be instituted prior to obtaining results of susceptibility testing.It is advisable to reserve the parenteral form of this drug for moderately severe and severe infections and for patients who are unable to take the oral forms. A change to oral ampicillin may be made as soon as appropriate.To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Ampicillin for Injection, USP and other antibacterial drugs, Ampicillin for Injection, USP should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.Indicated surgical procedures should be performed.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

36000007010

Billing Unit:

EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

10 EA

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

RxCUI: 1721473 - ampicillin 250 MG Injection

RxCUI: 1721473 - ampicillin (as ampicillin sodium) 250 MG Injection

RxCUI: 1721474 - ampicillin 500 MG Injection

RxCUI: 1721474 - ampicillin (as ampicillin sodium) 500 MG Injection

RxCUI: 1721475 - ampicillin 1 GM Injection

Labeler Name:

Claris Lifesciences, Inc.

Sample Package:

Start Marketing Date:

04-25-2010

Listing Expiration Date:

12-31-2017

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

36000 - Claris Lifesciences, Inc.
- 36000-070 - Ampicillin
  - 36000-070-10 - 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 36000-070-10?

The NDC Packaged Code 36000-070-10 is assigned to a package of 10 vial in 1 carton / 1 injection, powder, for solution in 1 vial of Ampicillin, labeled by Claris Lifesciences, Inc.. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 10 billable units per package.

Is NDC 36000-070 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Ampicillin with product code 36000-070 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Claris Lifesciences, Inc. on April 25, 2010 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2017 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 36000-070-10?

The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 10.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 36000-070-10?

The 11-digit format is 36000007010. 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 5-3-2 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 Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
5-3-2	36000-070-10	5-4-2	36000-0070-10

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