Aluminum Hydroxide Liquid
NDC Package 0536-0091-85

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Aluminum Hydroxide liquids is shake well before usingdo not take more than 12 teaspoonfuls in 24 hoursdo not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeksdosage: 2 teaspoonfuls 5-6 times daily after meals and at bedtime followed by a sip of water if needed. This formulation utilizes a liquid delivery system. Marketed by Rugby Laboratories, this product is identified by NDC 0536-0091 and is authorized under FDA application M001.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0536-0091-85
Package Description
473 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
0536-0091
11-Digit Billing Format
00536009185
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
Units Per Package
473 ML
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Aluminum Hydroxide
Non-Proprietary Name
Aluminum Hydroxide
Substance Name
Aluminum Hydroxide
Dosage Form
Liquid - A dosage form consisting of a pure chemical in its liquid1 state. This dosage form term should not be applied to solutions.
Administration Route
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Active Ingredient(s)
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE 320 mg/5mL
Usage Information
Shake well before usingdo not take more than 12 teaspoonfuls in 24 hoursdo not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeksdosage: 2 teaspoonfuls 5-6 times daily after meals and at bedtime followed by a sip of water if needed

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Rugby Laboratories
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M001
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
02-01-2005
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
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 0536-0091-85 identifies a specific commercial package of 473 ml in 1 bottle of Aluminum Hydroxide, a human over the counter drug labeled by Rugby Laboratories. This liquid is formulated for oral use and contains aluminum hydroxide 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 Rugby Laboratories on February 01, 2005. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Rugby Laboratories product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00536009185. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. There are 473 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 (4-4-2)
0536-0091-85
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00536-0091-85

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