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NDC Package 54868-6106-0 Mucinex Dm

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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:
54868-6106-0
Package Description:
2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 7 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK
Product Code:
54868-6106
Proprietary Name:
Mucinex Dm
Usage Information:
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).
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
54868610600
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
2 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1099074 - guaiFENesin 1200 MG / dextromethorphan HBr 60 MG 12HR Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1099074 - 12 HR dextromethorphan hydrobromide 60 MG / guaifenesin 1200 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1099074 - dextromethorphan hydrobromide 60 MG / guaifenesin 1200 MG 12 HR Extended Release Oral Tablet
    • Labeler Name:
    Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Sample Package:
    No
    Start Marketing Date:
    04-19-2010
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2017
    Exclude Flag:
    I
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 54868-6106-0?

    The NDC Packaged Code 54868-6106-0 is assigned to a package of 2 blister pack in 1 carton / 7 tablet, extended release in 1 blister pack of Mucinex Dm, labeled by Physicians Total Care, 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 2 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 54868-6106 included in the NDC Directory?

    No, Mucinex Dm with product code 54868-6106 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Physicians Total Care, Inc. on April 19, 2010 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2017 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 54868-6106-0?

    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 2.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 54868-6106-0?

    The 11-digit format is 54868610600. 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 5-4-1 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
    5-4-154868-6106-05-4-254868-6106-00