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NDC Package 55045-3143-2 Mucinex

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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:
55045-3143-2
Package Description:
20 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
55045-3143
Proprietary Name:
Mucinex
Usage Information:
This medication is used for the temporary relief of coughs caused by the common cold, bronchitis, and other breathing illnesses. This product is usually not used for ongoing cough from smoking or long-term breathing problems (such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema) unless directed by your doctor. Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It works by thinning and loosening mucus in the airways, clearing congestion, and making breathing easier. 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. To decrease the risk for side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. 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:
55045314302
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
20 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 636522 - guaiFENesin 600 MG 12HR Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 636522 - 12 HR guaifenesin 600 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 636522 - guaifenesin 600 MG 12 HR Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 891301 - Mucinex Expectorant 600 MG 12HR Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 891301 - 12 HR guaifenesin 600 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Mucinex]
    • Labeler Name:
    Dispensing Solutions, Inc.
    Sample Package:
    No
    Start Marketing Date:
    05-12-2010
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2017
    Exclude Flag:
    I
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 55045-3143-2?

    The NDC Packaged Code 55045-3143-2 is assigned to a package of 20 tablet, extended release in 1 bottle, plastic of Mucinex, labeled by Dispensing Solutions, 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 20 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 55045-3143 included in the NDC Directory?

    No, Mucinex with product code 55045-3143 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Dispensing Solutions, Inc. on May 12, 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 55045-3143-2?

    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 20.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 55045-3143-2?

    The 11-digit format is 55045314302. 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
    5-4-155045-3143-25-4-255045-3143-02