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NDC Package 51801-007-30 Effer-k Unflavored

Potassium Bicarbonate Tablet, Effervescent Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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:
51801-007-30
Package Description:
30 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 1 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH
Product Code:
51801-007
Proprietary Name:
Effer-k Unflavored
Non-Proprietary Name:
Potassium Bicarbonate
Substance Name:
Potassium Bicarbonate
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:
51801000730
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
30 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1088772 - potassium bicarbonate 25 MEQ Effervescent Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1088772 - K+ bicarbonate 25 MEQ Effervescent Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1088772 - Pot bicarbonate 25 MEQ Effervescent Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1088772 - potassium bicarbonate 978 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1088774 - Effer-K 25 MEQ Effervescent Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Nomax Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet, Effervescent - A solid dosage form containing mixtures of acids (e.g., citric acid, tartaric acid) and sodium bicarbonate, which release carbon dioxide when dissolved in water; it is intended to be dissolved or dispersed in water before administration.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • POTASSIUM BICARBONATE 977.5 mg/1
    • Sample Package:
    No
    Marketing Category:
    UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER - An unapproved drug product in a marketing category that is not reflected on a particular list.
    Start Marketing Date:
    01-30-2013
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 51801-007-30?

    The NDC Packaged Code 51801-007-30 is assigned to a package of 30 pouch in 1 carton / 1 tablet, effervescent in 1 pouch of Effer-k Unflavored, a human prescription drug labeled by Nomax Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet, effervescent and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 51801-007 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Effer-k Unflavored with product code 51801-007 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Nomax Inc. on January 30, 2013 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 51801-007-30?

    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 30.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 51801-007-30?

    The 11-digit format is 51801000730. 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
    5-3-251801-007-305-4-251801-0007-30