Mucinex Dm
NDC Package 54569-5986-0

The code 54569-5986-0 identifies a specific commercial package of 20 tablet, extended release in 1 bottle of Mucinex Dm, labeled by A-s Medication Solutions. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 20 billable units per package. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by A-s Medication Solutions on June 26, 2012. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.

This combination medication is used to relieve coughs caused by the common cold, bronchitis, and other breathing illnesses. Guaifenesin belongs to a class of drugs known as expectorants. It works by thinning and loosening mucus in the airways, clearing congestion, and making breathing easier. Dextromethorphan belongs to a class of drugs known as cough suppressants. It acts on a part of the brain (cough center) to reduce the urge to cough. If you are self-treating with this medication, it is important to read the package instructions carefully before you start using this product to be sure it is right for you. (See also Precautions section.) Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. This product (sustained-release) is not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely. These products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold and may cause serious side effects. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Do not use this product to make a child sleepy. Do not give other cough-and-cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients (see also Drug Interactions section). Ask the doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray).

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 54569598600. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 20 total billable units per package. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.