NDC Package 55154-0553-8 Elmiron

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This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

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NDC Package Code:

55154-0553-8

Package Description:

3300 CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

Product Code:

55154-0553

Proprietary Name:

Elmiron

Usage Information:

This medication is used to treat pain/discomfort from a certain bladder disorder (interstitial cystitis). It may work by forming a layer on the bladder wall and protecting it from harmful/irritating substances in the urine. It is also a weak "blood thinner" and therefore may increase the risk of bruising/bleeding (such as bleeding from the nose/gums).

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

55154055308

Labeler Name:

Cardinal Health

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

NDA020193

Marketing Category:

NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.

Start Marketing Date:

09-26-1996

End Marketing Date:

11-30-2018

Listing Expiration Date:

11-30-2018

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

55154 - Cardinal Health
- 55154-0553 - Elmiron
  - 55154-0553-8 - 3300 CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package Code	Package Description
55154-0553-2	1600 CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 55154-0553-8?

The NDC Packaged Code 55154-0553-8 is assigned to a package of 3300 capsule, gelatin coated in 1 bottle, plastic of Elmiron, labeled by Cardinal Health. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 55154-0553 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Elmiron with product code 55154-0553 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Cardinal Health on September 26, 1996 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on November 30, 2018 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 55154-0553-8?

The 11-digit format is 55154055308. 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 Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
5-4-1	55154-0553-8	5-4-2	55154-0553-08

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