Fiber
NDC Package 55312-477-75

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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

Fiber is a medication used to treat constipation. Marketed by Western Family Foods Inc, this product is identified by NDC 55312-477 and is authorized under FDA application part334.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
55312-477-75
Package Description
90 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
55312-477
11-Digit Billing Format
55312047775

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Fiber
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat constipation. It increases the bulk in your stool, an effect that helps to cause movement of the intestines. It also works by increasing the amount of water in the stool, making the stool softer and easier to pass. Psyllium, one type of bulk-forming laxative, has also been used along with a proper diet to treat high cholesterol.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Western Family Foods Inc
FDA Application #
part334
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL - A product marketed pursuant to an Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug Monograph that is not final.
Start Marketing Date
01-19-1998
End Marketing Date
12-08-2016
Listing Expiration
12-08-2016
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 55312-477-75 identifies a specific commercial package of 90 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle of Fiber, labeled by Western Family Foods Inc. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Western Family Foods Inc on January 19, 1998. The current certification is valid through December 08, 2016.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat constipation. It increases the bulk in your stool, an effect that helps to cause movement of the intestines. It also works by increasing the amount of water in the stool, making the stool softer and easier to pass. Psyllium, one type of bulk-forming laxative, has also been used along with a proper diet to treat high cholesterol.

How is this Western Family Foods Inc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 55312047775. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-3-2)
55312-477-75
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
55312-0477-75

Note: The zero is added to the Product segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.