Potassium Chloride
NDC Package 42571-357-07

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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.

Potassium Chloride is a medication a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Marketed by Micro Labs Limited, this product is identified by NDC 42571-357 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA211648.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
42571-357-07
Package Description
473 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
42571-357
11-Digit Billing Format
42571035707
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
Potassium Chloride
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with "water pills"/diuretics.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Micro Labs Limited
FDA Application #
ANDA211648
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
05-21-2021
Listing Expiration
12-31-2025
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 42571-357-07 identifies a specific commercial package of 473 ml in 1 bottle of Potassium Chloride, labeled by Micro Labs Limited. 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 Micro Labs Limited on May 21, 2021. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2025.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with "water pills"/diuretics.

How is this Micro Labs Limited product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 42571035707. 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 (5-3-2)
42571-357-07
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
42571-0357-07

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