Triamcinolone Acetonide Powder
NDC Package 51552-0033-9

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. 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.

Triamcinolone Acetonide powders is a medication used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Fagron Inc, this product is identified by NDC 51552-0033.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
51552-0033-9
Package Description
1000 g in 1 CONTAINER
Product Code
51552-0033
11-Digit Billing Format
51552003309

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Triamcinolone Acetonide
Non-Proprietary Name
Triamcinolone Acetonide
Substance Name
Triamcinolone Acetonide
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)
TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE 1 g/g
Usage Information
This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of triamcinolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Triamcinolone is known as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Fagron Inc
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT FOR HUMAN PRESCRIPTION COMPOUNDING - A category specifying that a bulk product is intended for use on humans and requires a prescription.
Start Marketing Date
09-01-2004
End Marketing Date
06-30-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (51552-0033). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

51552-0033-5
100 g in 1 CONTAINER

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 51552-0033-9 identifies a specific commercial package of 1000 g in 1 container of Triamcinolone Acetonide (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Fagron Inc. This powder is formulated for use and contains triamcinolone acetonide 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 Fagron Inc on September 01, 2004.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of triamcinolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Triamcinolone is known as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling.

How is this Fagron Inc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 51552003309. 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)
51552-0033-9
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
51552-0033-09

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