Prednisolone
NDC Package 54868-4748-0

11-digit billing NDC: 54868474800 · Billing unit: ML · 120 ML per package
Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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

Prednisolone is syrup is indicated in the following conditions:1. Marketed by Physicians Total Care, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 54868-4748 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA040423.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
54868-4748-0
Package Description
120 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
54868-4748
11-Digit Billing Format
54868474800
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
Units Per Package
120 ML
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 283077 - prednisoLONE sodium phosphate 15 MG in 5 mL Oral Solution
  • RxCUI: 283077 - prednisolone 3 MG/ML Oral Solution
  • RxCUI: 283077 - prednisolone 15 MG (as prednisolone sodium phosphate 20.2 MG) per 5 ML Oral Solution
  • RxCUI: 283077 - prednisolone 15 MG per 5 ML Oral Solution
  • RxCUI: 312614 - prednisoLONE sodium phosphate 5 MG in 5 mL Oral Solution

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Prednisolone
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Prednisolone syrup is indicated in the following conditions:1. 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 cancer2. Rheumatic 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 osteoarthritisEpicondylitis3. Collagen DiseasesDuring an exacerbation or as maintenance therapy in selected cases of:Systemic lupus erythematosusAcute rheumatic carditis4. Dermatologic DiseasesPemphigusBullous dermatitis herpetiformisSevere erythema multiforme(Stevens-Johnson syndrome)Exfoliative dermatitisMycosis fungoidesSevere psoriasisSevere seborrheic dermatitis5. Allergic StatesControl of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions intractable to adequate trials of conventional treatment:Seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitisBronchial asthmaContact dermatitisAtopic dermatitisSerum sicknessDrug hypersensitivity reactions6. Ophthalmic 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 iridocyclitis7. Respiratory DiseasesSymptomatic sarcoidosisLoeffler’s syndrome not manageable by other meansBerylliosisFulminating or disseminated pulmonary tuberculosis when used concurrently with appropriate chemotherapyAspiration pneumonitis8. Hematologic DisordersIdiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in adultsSecondary thrombocytopenia in adultsAcquired (autoimmune) hemolytic anemiaErythroblastopenia (RBC anemia)Congenital (erythroid) hypoplastic anemia9. Neoplastic DiseasesFor palliative management of:Leukemias and lymphomas in adultsAcute leukemia of childhood10. Edematous StatesTo induce a diuresis or remission of proteinuria in the nephrotic syndrome, without uremia, of the idiopathic type or that due to lupus erythematosus.11. Gastrointestinal DiseasesTo tide the patient over a critical period of the disease in:Ulcerative colitisRegional enteritis12. MiscellaneousTuberculous meningitis with subarachnoid block or impending block used concurrently with appropriate antituberculous chemotherapy. Trichinosis with neurologic or myocardial involvement.In addition to the above indications prednisolone syrup is indicated for systemic dermatomyositis (polymyositis).

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
FDA Application #
ANDA040423
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
02-28-2003
Listing Expiration
12-31-2017
Exclude Flag
I
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 54868-4748-0 identifies a specific commercial package of 120 ml in 1 bottle of Prednisolone, labeled by Physicians Total Care, Inc.. This product is billed per "ML" milliliter and contains an estimated amount of 120 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 Physicians Total Care, Inc. on February 28, 2003. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.

How is this Physicians Total Care, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 54868474800. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. There are 120 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)
54868-4748-0
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
54868-4748-00

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