NDC Package 46287-006-01 Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate

Suspension Oral; Rectal - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
46287-006-01
Package Description:
473 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Non-Proprietary Name:
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Substance Name:
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat a high level of potassium in your blood. Too much potassium in your blood can sometimes cause heart rhythm problems. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate works by helping your body get rid of extra potassium.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
46287000601
Billing Unit:
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
473 ML
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1799654 - SPS 15 GM in 60 mL Oral or Rectal Suspension
  • RxCUI: 1799654 - sodium polystyrene sulfonate 250 MG/ML Oral Suspension [SPS]
  • RxCUI: 1799654 - SPS 15 GM per 60 ML Oral or Rectal Suspension
  • RxCUI: 313072 - sodium polystyrene sulfonate 15 GM in 60 mL Oral or Rectal Suspension
  • RxCUI: 313072 - sodium polystyrene sulfonate 250 MG/ML Oral Suspension
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Cmp Pharma, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Suspension - A liquid1 dosage form that contains solid particles dispersed in a liquid vehicle.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Rectal - Administration to the rectum.
  • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA087859
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    12-08-1982
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    46287-006-04120 mL in 1 BOTTLE
    46287-006-6010 BOTTLE, UNIT-DOSE in 1 CARTON / 60 mL in 1 BOTTLE, UNIT-DOSE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 46287-006-01?

    The NDC Packaged Code 46287-006-01 is assigned to a package of 473 ml in 1 bottle of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, a human prescription drug labeled by Cmp Pharma, Inc.. The product's dosage form is suspension and is administered via oral; rectal form.

    Is NDC 46287-006 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate with product code 46287-006 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Cmp Pharma, Inc. on December 08, 1982 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 46287-006-01?

    The contents of this package are billed per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume. The calculated billable units for this package is 473.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 46287-006-01?

    The 11-digit format is 46287000601. 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
    5-3-246287-006-015-4-246287-0006-01