NDC 55154-7353 Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate

Suspension Oral; Rectal - View Dosage, Usage, Ingredients, Routes, UNII

Product Information

NDC Product Code:
55154-7353
Proprietary Name:
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Substance Name: [2]
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
NDC Directory Status:
Human Prescription Drug
Product Type: [3]
ACTIVE PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
Dosage Form:
Suspension - A liquid1 dosage form that contains solid particles dispersed in a liquid vehicle.
Administration Route(s): [4]
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Rectal - Administration to the rectum.
  • Labeler Name: [5]
    Cardinal Health 107, Llc
    Labeler Code:
    55154
    FDA Application Number: [6]
    ANDA087859
    Marketing Category: [8]
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date: [9]
    01-01-1983
    Listing Expiration Date: [11]
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag: [12]
    N
    Code Structure:
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    Product Characteristics

    Color(s):
    BROWN (C48332 - LIGHT)
    Flavor(s):
    CHERRY (C73375)

    Product Packages

    NDC Code 55154-7353-2

    Package Description: 2 BOTTLE, UNIT-DOSE in 1 BAG / 60 mL in 1 BOTTLE, UNIT-DOSE

    Product Details

    What is NDC 55154-7353?

    The NDC code 55154-7353 is assigned by the FDA to the product Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate which is a human prescription drug product labeled by Cardinal Health 107, Llc. The product's dosage form is suspension and is administered via oral; rectal form. The product is distributed in a single package with assigned NDC code 55154-7353-2 2 bottle, unit-dose in 1 bag / 60 ml in 1 bottle, unit-dose. This page includes all the important details about this product, including active and inactive ingredients, pharmagologic classes, product uses and characteristics, UNII information and RxNorm crosswalk.

    What are the uses for Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate?

    This medication is used to treat a high level of potassium in your blood. Too much potassium in your blood can sometimes cause heart rhythm problems. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate works by helping your body get rid of extra potassium.

    What are Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Active Ingredients?

    An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.

    Which are Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate UNII Codes?

    The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:

    • SODIUM POLYSTYRENE SULFONATE (UNII: 1699G8679Z)
    • POLYSTYRENE SULFONIC ACID (UNII: 70KO0R01RY) (Active Moiety)

    Which are Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes?

    The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:

    What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate?

    RxNorm is a normalized naming system for generic and branded drugs that assigns unique concept identifier(s) known as RxCUIs to NDC products.The NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this produdct indicates multiple concept unique identifiers (RXCUIs) are associated with this product:
    • RxCUI: 1799654 - SPS 15 GM in 60 mL Oral or Rectal Suspension
    • RxCUI: 1799654 - sodium polystyrene sulfonate 250 MG/ML Oral Suspension [SPS]
    • RxCUI: 1799654 - SPS 15 GM per 60 ML Oral or Rectal Suspension
    • RxCUI: 313072 - sodium polystyrene sulfonate 15 GM in 60 mL Oral or Rectal Suspension
    • RxCUI: 313072 - sodium polystyrene sulfonate 250 MG/ML Oral Suspension

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    Patient Education

    Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate


    Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is used to treat hyperkalemia (increased amounts of potassium in the body). Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is in a class of medications called potassium-removing agents. It works by removing excess potassium from the body.
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    Product Footnotes

    [1] What is the Non-Proprietary Name? - The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.

    [2] What is the Substance Name? - An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.

    [3] What kind of product is this? - Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human Over the Counter Drug. This data element matches the “Document Type” field of the Structured Product Listing.

    [4] What are the Administration Routes? - The translation of the route code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration.

    [5] What is the Labeler Name? - Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.

    [6] What is the FDA Application Number? - This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.

    [8] What is the Marketing Category? - Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as NDA/ANDA/BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.

    [9] What is the Start Marketing Date? - This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.

    [11] What is the Listing Expiration Date? - This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the product labeler.

    [12] What is the NDC Exclude Flag? - This field indicates whether the product has been removed/excluded from the NDC Directory for failure to respond to FDA"s requests for correction to deficient or non-compliant submissions ("Y"), or because the listing certification is expired ("E"), or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA ("I"). Values = "Y", "N", "E", or "I".