Sucralfate Suspension
NDC Package 50742-386-42

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is approaching its end of marketing date. An upcoming end of marketing date means the product has been delisted but will remain in the NDC database until the end of marketing date is reached. In most cases, the FDA advises firms to use the expiration date of the last lot produced as the end marketing date, reflecting the possibility that the product may still be available even after manufacturing has stopped.

Sucralfate suspension is a medication used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines. This formulation utilizes a suspension delivery system. Marketed by Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, Llc, this product is identified by NDC 50742-386 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA216726.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
50742-386-42
Package Description
420 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
50742-386
11-Digit Billing Format
50742038642
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
Units Per Package
420 ML
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Sucralfate
Non-Proprietary Name
Sucralfate
Substance Name
Sucralfate
Dosage Form
Suspension - A liquid1 dosage form that contains solid particles dispersed in a liquid vehicle.
Administration Route
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Active Ingredient(s)
SUCRALFATE 1 g/10mL
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines. Sucralfate forms a coating over ulcers, protecting the area from further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, Llc
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
ANDA216726
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
11-21-2024
End Marketing Date
07-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 50742-386-42 identifies a specific commercial package of 420 ml in 1 bottle of Sucralfate, a human prescription drug labeled by Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, Llc. This suspension is formulated for oral use and contains sucralfate as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, Llc on November 21, 2024.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines. Sucralfate forms a coating over ulcers, protecting the area from further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly.

How is this Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 50742038642. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. There are 420 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)
50742-386-42
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
50742-0386-42

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