Potassium Chloride
NDC Package 49999-271-28

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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

Potassium Chloride is a medication a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Marketed by Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc, this product is identified by NDC 49999-271 and is authorized under FDA application NDA018279.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
49999-271-28
Package Description
28 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
49999-271
11-Digit Billing Format
49999027128

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
Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc
FDA Application #
NDA018279
Marketing Category
NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC - A product marketed as a "generic" drug under an approved New Drug Application (NDA), rather than an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA),.
Start Marketing Date
02-22-2011
End Marketing Date
06-01-2017
Listing Expiration
06-01-2017
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (49999-271). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

49999-271-30
30 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE
49999-271-40
40 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE
49999-271-60
60 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE
49999-271-90
90 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 49999-271-28 identifies a specific commercial package of 28 tablet, film coated, extended release in 1 bottle of Potassium Chloride, labeled by Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc. 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 Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc on February 22, 2011. The current certification is valid through June 01, 2017.

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 Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 49999027128. 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)
49999-271-28
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
49999-0271-28

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