NDC Package 53489-177-02 Albuterol Sulfate

Tablet Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
53489-177-02
Package Description:
50 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Albuterol Sulfate
Non-Proprietary Name:
Albuterol Sulfate
Substance Name:
Albuterol Sulfate
Usage Information:
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
53489017702
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 197316 - albuterol 2 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197316 - albuterol 2 MG (as albuterol sulfate 2.4 MG) Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197318 - albuterol 4 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197318 - albuterol 4 MG (as albuterol sulfate 4.8 MG) Oral Tablet
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA072637
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    12-05-1989
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    53489-177-01100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
    53489-177-03250 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
    53489-177-05500 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
    53489-177-101000 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 53489-177-02?

    The NDC Packaged Code 53489-177-02 is assigned to a package of 50 tablet in 1 bottle of Albuterol Sulfate, a human prescription drug labeled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 53489-177 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Albuterol Sulfate with product code 53489-177 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. on December 05, 1989 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 11-digit format for NDC 53489-177-02?

    The 11-digit format is 53489017702. 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
    5-3-253489-177-025-4-253489-0177-02