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NDC Package 51655-587-52 Potassium Chloride ER

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    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

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:
51655-587-52
Package Description:
30 TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, DISPENSING
Product Code:
51655-587
Proprietary Name:
Potassium Chloride ER
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.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
51655058752
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 628953 - potassium chloride 10 MEQ (750 MG) Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 628953 - potassium chloride 10 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 628953 - K+ Chloride 10 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 628953 - Pot Chloride 10 MEQ Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 628953 - potassium chloride 750 MG (potassium 10 mEq) Extended Release Oral Tablet
    • Labeler Name:
    Northwind Pharmaceuticals
    Sample Package:
    No
    Start Marketing Date:
    01-21-2014
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2019
    Exclude Flag:
    I
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 51655-587-52?

    The NDC Packaged Code 51655-587-52 is assigned to a package of 30 tablet, film coated, extended release in 1 bottle, dispensing of Potassium Chloride ER, labeled by Northwind Pharmaceuticals. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

    Is NDC 51655-587 included in the NDC Directory?

    No, Potassium Chloride ER with product code 51655-587 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Northwind Pharmaceuticals on January 21, 2014 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2019 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 51655-587-52?

    The 11-digit format is 51655058752. 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
    5-3-251655-587-525-4-251655-0587-52