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NDC Package 55312-029-43 Epsom Salt

Magnesium Sulfate Granule Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
55312-029-43
Package Description:
.454 kg in 1 POUCH
Product Code:
55312-029
Proprietary Name:
Epsom Salt
Non-Proprietary Name:
Magnesium Sulfate
Substance Name:
Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate
Usage Information:
•do not exceed recommended daily dosage•drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dose•may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses•dissolve the dose in 8 ounces of water.  lemon juice may be added to improve the tasteadults and children 12 years and over - 2 to 6 level teaspoons (10 to 30 grams) dailychildren 6 to under 12 years - 1 to 2 level teaspoons (5 to 10 grams) dailychildren under 6 years - consult a doctor
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
55312002943
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1053346 - Epsom salt 100 % Granules for Oral Solution
  • RxCUI: 1053346 - magnesium sulfate 1000 MG Granules for Oral Solution
  • RxCUI: 1053346 - magnesium sulfate 100 % Granules for Oral Solution
    • Product Type:
    Human Otc Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Western Family
    Dosage Form:
    Granule - A small particle or grain.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE 100 kg/100kg
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Calculi Dissolution Agent - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Increased Large Intestinal Motility - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
  • Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
  • Inhibition Small Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
  • Magnesium Ion Exchange Activity - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Osmotic Activity - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Osmotic Laxative - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    M007
    Marketing Category:
    OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
    Start Marketing Date:
    06-05-1998
    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
    55312-029-071.81 kg in 1 POUCH

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 55312-029-43?

    The NDC Packaged Code 55312-029-43 is assigned to a package of .454 kg in 1 pouch of Epsom Salt, a human over the counter drug labeled by Western Family. The product's dosage form is granule and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 55312-029 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Epsom Salt with product code 55312-029 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Western Family on June 05, 1998 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 11-digit format for NDC 55312-029-43?

    The 11-digit format is 55312002943. 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
    5-3-255312-029-435-4-255312-0029-43