NDC Package 42794-025-06 Potassium Chloride

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Package Information

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

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NDC Package Code:
42794-025-06
Package Description:
1000 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Potassium Chloride
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.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
42794002506
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 312529 - potassium chloride 8 MEQ (600 MG) Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 312529 - potassium chloride 8 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 312529 - K+ Chloride 8 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 312529 - Pot Chloride 8 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 312529 - potassium chloride 600 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • Labeler Name:
    Sigmapharm Laboratories, Llc
    Sample Package:
    No
    Start Marketing Date:
    08-19-2021
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2019
    Exclude Flag:
    I
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    42794-025-02100 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE
    42794-025-04500 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 42794-025-06?

    The NDC Packaged Code 42794-025-06 is assigned to a package of 1000 tablet, film coated, extended release in 1 bottle of Potassium Chloride, labeled by Sigmapharm Laboratories, Llc. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

    Is NDC 42794-025 included in the NDC Directory?

    No, Potassium Chloride with product code 42794-025 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Sigmapharm Laboratories, Llc on August 19, 2021 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2019 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 42794-025-06?

    The 11-digit format is 42794002506. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.

    This package code is originally configured in a 5-3-2 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:

    10-Digit Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    5-3-242794-025-065-4-242794-0025-06