NDC Package 55154-4920-0 Lithium Carbonate

Capsule, Gelatin Coated Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
55154-4920-0
Package Description:
10 BLISTER PACK in 1 BAG / 1 CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Lithium Carbonate
Non-Proprietary Name:
Lithium Carbonate
Substance Name:
Lithium Carbonate
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to stabilize the mood and reduce extremes in behavior by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include decreasing how often manic episodes occur and decreasing the symptoms of manic episodes, such as exaggerated feelings of well-being, feelings that others wish to harm you, irritability, anxiousness, rapid/loud speech, and aggressive/hostile behaviors.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
55154492000
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 197889 - lithium carbonate 300 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 197889 - LiCO3 300 MG Oral Capsule
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Cardinal Health 107, Llc
    Dosage Form:
    Capsule, Gelatin Coated - A solid dosage form in which the drug is enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble container made from a suitable form of gelatin; through a banding process, the capsule is coated with additional layers of gelatin so as to form a complete seal.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA017812
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    07-28-1987
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 55154-4920-0?

    The NDC Packaged Code 55154-4920-0 is assigned to a package of 10 blister pack in 1 bag / 1 capsule, gelatin coated in 1 blister pack of Lithium Carbonate, a human prescription drug labeled by Cardinal Health 107, Llc. The product's dosage form is capsule, gelatin coated and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 55154-4920 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Lithium Carbonate with product code 55154-4920 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Cardinal Health 107, Llc on July 28, 1987 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 55154-4920-0?

    The 11-digit format is 55154492000. 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
    5-4-155154-4920-05-4-255154-4920-00