NDC Package 52959-731-12 Promethegan

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

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NDC Package Code:

52959-731-12

Package Description:

12 SUPPOSITORY in 1 BOX

Product Code:

52959-731

Proprietary Name:

Promethegan

Usage Information:

See also Warning section. Promethazine is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions (such as motion sickness, or before/after surgery). It is also used to treat allergy symptoms such as rash, itching, and runny nose. It may be used to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery or to help certain opioid pain relievers (such as meperidine) work better. The suppository form is used when medications cannot be taken by mouth. Promethazine is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Its other effects (such as anti-nausea, calming, pain relief) may work by affecting other natural substances (such as acetylcholine) and by acting directly on certain parts of the brain.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

52959073112

Billing Unit:

EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

12 EA

Labeler Name:

H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.

Sample Package:

Start Marketing Date:

02-28-2002

Listing Expiration Date:

12-31-2018

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

52959 - H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.
- 52959-731 - Promethegan
  - 52959-731-12 - 12 SUPPOSITORY in 1 BOX

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package Code	Package Description
52959-731-10	1000 SUPPOSITORY in 1 BOX

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 52959-731-12?

The NDC Packaged Code 52959-731-12 is assigned to a package of 12 suppository in 1 box of Promethegan, labeled by H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 12 billable units per package.

Is NDC 52959-731 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Promethegan with product code 52959-731 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by H.j. Harkins Company, Inc. on February 28, 2002 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2018 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 52959-731-12?

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 12.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 52959-731-12?

The 11-digit format is 52959073112. 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 Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
5-3-2	52959-731-12	5-4-2	52959-0731-12

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