Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim
NDC Package 50436-4693-2

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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 inactivated by the FDA.

Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim is to reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets, USP and other antibacterial drugs, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets, USP should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. Marketed by Unit Dose Services, this product is identified by NDC 50436-4693 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA076899.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
50436-4693-2
Package Description
20 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
50436-4693
11-Digit Billing Format
50436469302
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
20 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets, USP and other antibacterial drugs, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets, 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.Urinary Tract Infections: For the treatment of urinary tract infections due to susceptible strains of the following organisms: Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, Enterobacter species, Morganella morganii, Proteus mirabilis and Proteus vulgaris. It is recommended that initial episodes of uncomplicated urinary tract infections be treated with a single effective antibacterial agent rather than the combination.Acute Otitis Media: For the treatment of acute otitis media in pediatric patients due to susceptible strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae when in the judgment of the physician sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim offers some advantage over the use of other antimicrobial agents. To date, there are limited data on the safety of repeated use of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim in pediatric patients under two years of age. Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim is not indicated for prophylactic or prolonged administration in otitis media at any age.Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis in Adults: For the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis due to susceptible strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae when a physician deems that sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim could offer some advantage over the use of a single antimicrobial agent. Shigellosis: For the treatment of enteritis caused by susceptible strains of Shigella flexneri and Shigella sonnei when antibacterial therapy is indicated.Pneumocystis jiroveci Pneumonia:For the treatment of documented Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia and for prophylaxis against P. jiroveci pneumonia in individuals who are immunosuppressed and considered to be at an increased risk of developing P.jiroveci pneumonia. Traveler’s Diarrhea in Adults: For the treatment of traveler’s diarrhea due to susceptible strains of enterotoxigenic E. coli.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Unit Dose Services
FDA Application #
ANDA076899
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
09-13-2010
Listing Expiration
12-31-2020
Exclude Flag
I
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 (50436-4693). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

50436-4693-1
28 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
50436-4693-3
30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
50436-4693-4
14 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
50436-4693-6
10 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 50436-4693-2 identifies a specific commercial package of 20 tablet in 1 bottle of Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim, labeled by Unit Dose Services. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 20 billable units per package. 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 Unit Dose Services on September 13, 2010. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2020.

How is this Unit Dose Services product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 50436469302. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 20 total billable units per package. 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)
50436-4693-2
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
50436-4693-02

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