Thalomide Capsule
NDC Package 43593-210-11

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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.

Thalomide Capsule capsules is a medication used to treat or prevent certain skin conditions related to Hansen's disease, once known as leprosy (erythema nodosum leprosum). This formulation utilizes a capsule delivery system. Marketed by Celgene International Sarl, this product is identified by NDC 43593-210.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
43593-210-11
Package Description
20000 CAPSULE in 1 DRUM
Product Code
43593-210
11-Digit Billing Format
43593021011

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Thalomide Capsule
Non-Proprietary Name
Thalomide Capsule
Substance Name
Thalidomide
Dosage Form
Capsule - A solid oral dosage form consisting of a shell and a filling. The shell is composed of a single sealed enclosure, or two halves that fit together and which are sometimes sealed with a band. Capsule shells may be made from gelatin, starch, or cellulose, or other suitable materials, may be soft or hard, and are filled with solid or liquid ingredients that can be poured or squeezed.
Active Ingredient(s)
THALIDOMIDE 100 mg/1
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat or prevent certain skin conditions related to Hansen's disease, once known as leprosy (erythema nodosum leprosum). Thalidomide is also used to treat a certain type of cancer (multiple myeloma). It works in Hansen's disease by reducing swelling and redness (inflammation). It also reduces the formation of blood vessels that feed tumors.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Celgene International Sarl
Product Type
Drug For Further Processing
Marketing Category
DRUG FOR FURTHER PROCESSING - A drug (other than the bulk ingredient API) that is in an interim stage of manufacture, processing, preparation, or packaging, and not ready for human or animal use.
Start Marketing Date
06-20-2003
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 43593-210-11 identifies a specific commercial package of 20000 capsule in 1 drum of Thalomide Capsule (UNFINISHED drug), drug for further processing labeled by Celgene International Sarl. This capsule is formulated for use and contains thalidomide 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 Celgene International Sarl on June 20, 2003. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat or prevent certain skin conditions related to Hansen's disease, once known as leprosy (erythema nodosum leprosum). Thalidomide is also used to treat a certain type of cancer (multiple myeloma). It works in Hansen's disease by reducing swelling and redness (inflammation). It also reduces the formation of blood vessels that feed tumors.

How is this Celgene International Sarl product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 43593021011. 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 (5-3-2)
43593-210-11
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
43593-0210-11

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