NDC Package 55289-928-04 Promethegan

Promethazine Hydrochloride Suppository Rectal - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
55289-928-04
Package Description:
4 SUPPOSITORY in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Promethegan
Non-Proprietary Name:
Promethazine Hydrochloride
Substance Name:
Promethazine Hydrochloride
Usage Information:
See also Warning section. Promethazine is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions (such as motion sickness, or before/after surgery). It is also used to treat allergy symptoms such as rash, itching, and runny nose. It may be used to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery or to help certain opioid pain relievers (such as meperidine) work better. The suppository form is used when medications cannot be taken by mouth. Promethazine is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Its other effects (such as anti-nausea, calming, pain relief) may work by affecting other natural substances (such as acetylcholine) and by acting directly on certain parts of the brain.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
55289092804
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
4 EA
Product Type:
Human Prescription Drug
Labeler Name:
Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Dosage Form:
Suppository - A solid body of various weights and shapes, adapted for introduction into the rectal orifice of the human body; they usually melt, soften, or dissolve at body temperature.
Administration Route(s):
  • Rectal - Administration to the rectum.
  • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA040428
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    02-28-2002
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    55289-928-022 SUPPOSITORY in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    55289-928-066 SUPPOSITORY in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    55289-928-791 SUPPOSITORY in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 55289-928-04?

    The NDC Packaged Code 55289-928-04 is assigned to a package of 4 suppository in 1 bottle, plastic of Promethegan, a human prescription drug labeled by Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The product's dosage form is suppository and is administered via rectal form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 4 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 55289-928 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Promethegan with product code 55289-928 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on February 28, 2002 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 55289-928-04?

    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 4.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 55289-928-04?

    The 11-digit format is 55289092804. 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 5-3-2 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
    5-3-255289-928-045-4-255289-0928-04