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Choletec Mebrofenin 45 mg Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution, 10 vials — NDC 00270-0083-20 package photo
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Choletec Mebrofenin 45 mg Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution, 10 vials — NDC 0270-0083-20 (Billing 00270-0083-20)

by Bracco Diagnostics Inc · 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL

This is a package of 10 vials of Choletec Mebrofenin 45 mg Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, For Solution from Bracco Diagnostics Inc, marketed since Jan 1987 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 00270-0083-20
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 0270-0083-20 billing pads the labeler segment with a zero
Rx only Brand On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 8, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 0270-0083-20 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
Code segments
0270 labeler · 0083 product · 20 package
Package marketed since
Jan 21, 1987
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Billing quantity
10 EA per package
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 0270008320 9
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 0270-0083-20
Product NDC 0270-0083
11-digit billing NDC 00270008320
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
UNII 7PV0B6ED98
Application # NDA018963
SPL Set ID fd085485-998d-42a3-879a-b2d96cb8aed7
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 1987-01-21
Route INTRAVENOUS
Dosage form INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION
Substance MEBROFENIN
TE code (Orange Book) AP · RLD · RS

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 94354680456420
GPI class Choletec
GCN Seq No 066237
GCN 28468
HICL code 024573
Ingredient (HICL) Kit For Prep Tc-99M/Mebrofenin
HIC1 code D
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Biliary System/Gastro-Intestinal System
HIC2 code D7
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Act Primarily On Liver/Biliary Tract
HIC3 code D7T
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Biliary Diagnostics
AHFS code 36:34.00.00
AHFS class Gallbladder Function
FDB label name CHOLETEC PREPARATION KIT
FDB brand name Choletec
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 066237
  • GCN: 28468
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 94354680456420
  • HICL (First Databank): 024573
  • AHFS class code: 36:34.00.00
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 0270-0083-20 — a 4-4-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the labeler segment → 00270-0083-20. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

Clinical

Label name CHOLETEC PREPARATION KIT Ingredient Kit For Prep Tc-99M/Mebrofenin
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
ℹ️
No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
00270-0083-20 You're viewing this Main listing 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 1 INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION in 1 VIAL 1987-01-21 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Choletec 45 mgthis 00270-0083-20 Bracco 10 vials — AP FDA listed —
About this product: this is the brand-name version. Some generic versions are approved by the FDA, but we could not confirm current pharmacy availability from our pricing/market data.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
1987
On the market since
Jan 1987
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
39 years listed
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Generic approved (availability unconfirmed)
see note
🔒Generic approved by FDA, but pharmacy availability is not confirmed

The FDA lists approved generic versions of this medicine, but that does not always mean a pharmacy can get one today. Patent rules, launch agreements, supply and pricing can affect when generics actually arrive.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • 5.2 mg UNII A2I8C7HI9T
    Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
  • 0.58 mg UNII Z8IX2SC1OH
    Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
  • 0.54 mg UNII 3FTR44B32Q
    Stannous fluoride is a tin-based chemical compound used in oral medications and toothpastes. In medicines, it acts as an active therapeutic agent for tooth sensitivity and cavity prevention, and may serve as a buffer or stabilizer in the formulation.

3 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerBracco Diagnostics Inc
Application holderBRACCO DIAGNOSTICS INC
FDA applicationNDA018963 (NDA)
Labeler code00270
First marketedJan 1987
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio30 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 14 words ▾

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin is indicated as a hepatobiliary imaging agent.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 115 words ▾

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The suggested intravenous dose range of Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin in the average patient (70 kg) is: Nonjaundiced patient: 74-185 MBq (2-5 mCi) Patient with serum bilirubin level greater than 1.5 mg/dL: 111-370 MBq (3-10 mCi) The patient dose should be measured by a suitable radioactivity calibration system immediately prior to administration. The patient should be in a fasting state, 4 hours is preferable. False positives (non-visualization) may result if the gallbladder has been emptied by ingestion of food.

An interval of at least 24 hours should be allowed before repeat examination. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit.

⛔ Contraindications 5 words ▾

CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to this compound.

⚠️ Warnings 16 words ▾

WARNINGS The theoretical possibility of allergic reactions should be considered in patients who receive multiple doses.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 47 words ▾

ADVERSE REACTIONS Urticaria and rash have been rarely reported with the use of Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin since market introduction. Rare cases of chills and nausea have been reported with related compounds. Infrequently, death has been reported in association with the use of this class of agents.

🤰 Pregnancy 62 words ▾

Pregnancy Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin. It is also not known whether Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproductive capacity. Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin should be given to a pregnant woman only if the expected benefits to be gained clearly outweigh the potential hazards.

🧒 Pediatric Use 16 words ▾

Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in children below the age of 18 have not be established.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~1 min read ▾

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Mebrofenin is an iminodiacetic acid (HIDA) derivative with no known pharmacologic action at the recommended doses. Following intravenous administration in normal subjects, Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin was rapidly cleared from the circulation. The mean percent injected dose remaining in the blood at 10 minutes was 17%.

The injected activity was cleared through the hepatobiliary system with visualization of the liver by 5 minutes and maximum liver uptake occurring at 11 minutes post-injection. Hepatic duct and gallbladder visualization occurred by 10 to 15 minutes and intestinal activity was visualized by 30 to 60 minutes in subjects with normal hepatobiliary function. The mean percent injected dose excreted in the urine during the first 3 hours was 1% (0.4 to 2.0%).

Elevated serum bilirubin levels increase renal excretion of Tc 99m HIDA agents. In two studies in which Tc 99m Mebrofenin was administered to patients having mean elevated serum bilirubin levels of 9.8 mg/dL (1.7 to 46.3 mg/dL), the mean percent injected dose excreted in the urine during the first 3 hours was 3% (0.2 to 11.5%). The mean percent injected dose excreted in the urine during 3-24 hours was 14.9% (0.4 to 34.8%).

In jaundiced patients, the percent injected dose remaining in the blood at 10 minutes may be twice as high or more than the level in normals. Hepatobiliary transit may be delayed and visualization times increased. As a consequence, the quality of the images obtained frequently diminishes.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ~2 min read ▾

HOW SUPPLIED Choletec (Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin) is supplied in kits of 10 reaction vials. Each vial contains a sterile, nonpyrogenic lyophilized mixture of 45 mg mebrofenin, 0.54 mg (minimum) stannous fluoride dihydrate, SnF 2 •2H 2 O and 1.03 mg total tin, maximum (as stannous fluoride dihydrate, SnF 2 •2H 2 O), not more than 5.2 mg methylparaben, and 0.58 mg propylparaben. The pH has been adjusted with hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide prior to lyophilization.

The lyophilized vial contents are sealed under nitrogen at the time of manufacture. The pH of the reconstituted product is 4.2 to 5.7. Kit Contents 10 sterile multidose reaction vials.

20 pressure-sensitive labels for Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin. 1 package insert. Preparation Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin is done by the following aseptic procedure: Waterproof gloves should be worn during the preparation procedure.

Place reaction vial in an appropriate lead shield. Swab the rubber closure of the reaction vial with a germicide. Inject 1 to 5 mL sterile additive free sodium pertechnetate Tc 99m injection containing up to 3700 MBq (100 mCi) Tc 99m into the reaction vial.

Be sure to maintain a nitrogen atmosphere in the vial by not introducing air during reconstitution. NOTE: If sodium pertechnetate Tc 99m injection must be diluted for use with Choletec (Kit for the preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin), only preservative free Sodium Chloride Injection USP should be used. Secure the lead shield cover.

Swirl the vial gently to mix contents and let stand for 15 minutes. Record the date and time of preparation on pressure-sensitive label. Affix pressure-sensitive label to shield.

Examine vial contents. If the solution is not clear and free of particulate matter and discoloration on visual inspection, it should not be used. Measure the radioactivity by a suitable calibration system and record on the shield label prior to patient administration.

Withdraw material with a sterile lead shielded syringe for use within 18 hours of preparation. Storage Store the kit as supplied at 20-25°C (68-77°F) [See USP] prior to and following reconstitution. Use within 18 hours of reconstitution.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved this reagent kit for distribution to persons licensed to use byproduct material identified in §35.200 of 10 CFR Part 35, to persons who hold an equivalent license issued by an Agreement State, and, outside the United States, to persons authorized by the appropriate authority.

📦 Storage and Handling 73 words ▾

Storage Store the kit as supplied at 20-25°C (68-77°F) [See USP] prior to and following reconstitution. Use within 18 hours of reconstitution. The U.S.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved this reagent kit for distribution to persons licensed to use byproduct material identified in §35.200 of 10 CFR Part 35, to persons who hold an equivalent license issued by an Agreement State, and, outside the United States, to persons authorized by the appropriate authority.

📋 Description 127 words ▾

DESCRIPTION Each reaction vial contains a nonradioactive, sterile, nonpyrogenic mixture of 45 mg mebrofenin, 0.54 mg (minimum) stannous fluoride dihydrate, SnF 2 •2H 2 O and 1.03 mg total tin, maximum (as stannous fluoride dihydrate, SnF 2 •2H 2 O), not more than 5.2 mg methylparaben, and 0.58 mg propylparaben. The pH is adjusted with sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid prior to lyophilization. The contents of the vial are lyophilized and sealed under nitrogen at the time of manufacture.

The pH of the reconstituted product is 4.2 to 5.7. The structure of mebrofenin (2,2’-[[2-[(3-Bromo-2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-amino]-2-oxoethyl]imino] bisacetic acid) is shown below: When sterile, pyrogen-free sodium pertechnetate Tc 99m injection is added to the vial, the diagnostic agent Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin is formed for administration by intravenous injection. Choletec-struct

⚠️ Precautions ~2 min read ▾

PRECAUTIONS General Contents of the reaction vial are intended only for use in the preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin and are not to be administered directly to the patient. Delayed or non-visualization of the gallbladder may occur in the immediate post-prandial period or after prolonged fasting or parenteral feeding. Functional biliary obstruction may accompany chronic cholecystitis or pancreatitis.

In addition, patients with hepatocellular disease may show non-visualization or delayed visualization of the gallbladder. Delayed intestinal transit may also be noted in such patients. Juvenile hepatitis may be associated with gallbladder non-visualization and the failure to visualize activity in the intestine.

Administration of meperidine or morphine may delay intestinal transit of the imaging agent and may result in nonvisualization. Septic patients may show absent or delayed hepatobiliary clearance. Thus, a positive finding does not of itself permit a differential diagnosis of any of the above conditions and should be evaluated in the light of the total clinical picture and results of other diagnostic modalities.

The components of the kit are supplied sterile and nonpyrogenic. Aseptic procedures normally employed in making additions and withdrawals from sterile, nonpyrogenic containers should be used during the addition of the pertechnetate solution and the withdrawal of doses for patient administration. The Technetium Tc 99m labeling reactions involved in preparing the agent depend on maintaining the stannous ion in the reduced state.

Any oxidant present in the sodium pertechnetate Tc 99m supply may, thus, adversely affect the quality of the radiopharmaceutical. Hence, sodium pertechnetate Tc 99m containing oxidants should not be employed. Radiopharmaceuticals should be used only by physicians who are qualified by training and experience in the safe use and handling of radionuclides.

As in the use of any radioactive material, care should be taken to minimize radiation exposure to the patient consistent with proper patient management and to ensure minimum radiation exposure to occupational workers. Tc 99m Mebrofenin should be formulated no more than 18 hours prior to clinical use. Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility No long term animal studies have been performed to evaluate carcinogenic potential or whether Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin may affect fertility in males or females.

Pregnancy Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin. It is also not known whether Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproductive capacity. Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin should be given to a pregnant woman only if the expected benefits to be gained clearly outweigh the potential hazards.

Nursing Mothers Technetium Tc 99m is excreted in human milk during lactation. Therefore, formula feedings should be substituted for breast feedings. Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in children below the age of 18 have not be established.

🍼 Nursing Mothers 21 words ▾

Nursing Mothers Technetium Tc 99m is excreted in human milk during lactation. Therefore, formula feedings should be substituted for breast feedings.

📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility 30 words ▾

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility No long term animal studies have been performed to evaluate carcinogenic potential or whether Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin may affect fertility in males or females.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 26 words ▾

Choletec ® Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin Label NDC: 0270˗0083˗20 Choletec vial label_873091-H05

Choletec ® 10 Vials Label NDC: 0270˗0083˗20 Choletec Box_876658-H07

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Choletec (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Drug Effect Decreased34
Multiple Use Of Single-use Product29
Nausea10
Hypersensitivity6
Vomiting5
Asthenia4
Chills4

Age at onset

Child2
Adolescent1
Adult24
Elderly6

Reporter sex

92 reports
Male · 22%
Female · 72%
Unknown · 6%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization11
Disabling3
Death3
Life-threatening1
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 5 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

About this NDC listing & data coverage

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Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Bracco Diagnostics Inc. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Bracco Diagnostics Inc is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
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