Sulindac Powder
NDC Package 55111-059-00

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

Sulindac powders is sulindac is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Dr.reddy�s Laboratories Limited, this product is identified by NDC 55111-059.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
55111-059-00
Package Description
1 kg in 1 DRUM
Product Code
55111-059
11-Digit Billing Format
55111005900

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Sulindac
Non-Proprietary Name
Sulindac
Substance Name
Sulindac
Dosage Form
Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
Active Ingredient(s)
SULINDAC 1 kg/kg
Usage Information
Sulindac is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. It is also used to treat arthritis of the spine, gouty arthritis, and shoulder bursitis/tendonitis. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Dr.reddy�s Laboratories Limited
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
10-08-2002
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 55111-059-00 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 kg in 1 drum of Sulindac (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Dr.reddy�s Laboratories Limited. This powder is formulated for use and contains sulindac as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Dr.reddy�s Laboratories Limited on October 08, 2002. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Sulindac is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. It is also used to treat arthritis of the spine, gouty arthritis, and shoulder bursitis/tendonitis. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section.

How is this Dr.reddy�s Laboratories Limited product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 55111005900. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-3-2)
55111-059-00
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
55111-0059-00

Note: The zero is added to the Product segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.