NDC Package 49999-059-06 Dexamethasone

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Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

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NDC Package Code:
49999-059-06
Package Description:
6 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Dexamethasone
Usage Information:
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
49999005906
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
6 EA
Labeler Name:
Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc
Sample Package:
No
FDA Application Number:
ANDA084612
Marketing Category:
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date:
07-19-1978
End Marketing Date:
11-07-2022
Listing Expiration Date:
11-07-2022
Exclude Flag:
D
Code Structure:

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NDC HCPCS Crosswalk

This crosswalk is intended to help the public understand which drug products (identified by NDCs) are assigned to which HCPCS billing codes.

NDC 49999-059-06 HCPCS crosswalk information with package details and bill units information.

NDC Billing CodeHCPCS CodeHCPCS Code Desc.DosagePackage SizePackage QuantityBillable UnitsBillable Units / Pkg
49999005906J8540DEXAMETHASONE, ORAL, 0.25 MG0.25 MG6EA

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package CodePackage Description
49999-059-1212 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
49999-059-3030 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
49999-059-6060 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
49999-059-9090 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 49999-059-06?

The NDC Packaged Code 49999-059-06 is assigned to a package of 6 tablet in 1 bottle, plastic of Dexamethasone, labeled by Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 6 billable units per package.

Is NDC 49999-059 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Dexamethasone with product code 49999-059 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc on July 19, 1978 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on November 07, 2022 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 49999-059-06?

The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 6.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 49999-059-06?

The 11-digit format is 49999005906. 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
5-3-249999-059-065-4-249999-0059-06