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NDC Package 51552-0559-6 Niacin

Powder - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
51552-0559-6
Package Description:
500 g in 1 CONTAINER
Product Code:
51552-0559
Non-Proprietary Name:
Niacin
Substance Name:
Niacin
Usage Information:
Niacin (nicotinic acid) is used to prevent and treat niacin deficiency (pellagra). Niacin deficiency may result from certain medical conditions (such as alcohol abuse, malabsorption syndrome, Hartnup disease), poor diet, or long-term use of certain medications (such as isoniazid). Niacin deficiency can cause diarrhea, confusion (dementia), tongue redness/swelling, and peeling red skin. Niacin is also known as vitamin B3, one of the B-complex vitamins. Vitamins help to support the body's ability to make and break down natural compounds (metabolism) needed for good health. Niacinamide (nicotinamide) is a different form of vitamin B3 and does not work the same as niacin. Do not substitute unless directed by your doctor. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
51552055906
Billing Unit:
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
500 GM
Product Type:
Bulk Ingredient
Labeler Name:
Fagron Inc
Dosage Form:
Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
Active Ingredient(s):
  • NIACIN 1 g/g
    • Sample Package:
    N/A
    Marketing Category:
    BULK INGREDIENT FOR HUMAN PRESCRIPTION COMPOUNDING - A category specifying that a bulk product is intended for use on humans and requires a prescription.
    Start Marketing Date:
    04-01-1998
    End Marketing Date:
    10-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Unfinished Product:
    Yes
    Code Structure:

    The NDC Directory contains ONLY information on final marketed drugs submitted to FDA electronically by labelers. A labeler might be a manufacturer, re-packager or re-labeler. The product information included in the NDC directory does not indicate that FDA has verified the information provided by the product labeler. Assigned NDC numbers are not in any way an indication of FDA approval of the product.

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    51552-0559-5100 g in 1 CONTAINER

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 51552-0559-6?

    The NDC Packaged Code 51552-0559-6 is assigned to an UNFINISHED drug package of 500 g in 1 container of Niacin, a bulk ingredient labeled by Fagron Inc. The product's dosage form is powder and is administered via form.This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 500 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 51552-0559 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Niacin is an UNFINISHED PRODUCT with code 51552-0559 that is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Fagron Inc on April 01, 1998.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 51552-0559-6?

    The contents of this package are billed per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight. The calculated billable units for this package is 500.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 51552-0559-6?

    The 11-digit format is 51552055906. 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 5-4-1 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
    5-4-151552-0559-65-4-251552-0559-06