Cough Relief
NDC Package 55319-310-44
Package Information
Cough Relief is a medication used for temporary relief of coughs without phlegm that are caused by certain infections of the air passages (e.g., sinusitis, common cold). Marketed by Family Dollar (family Wellness), this product is identified by NDC 55319-310 and is authorized under FDA application part341.
Identification & Billing
Clinical Specifications
Regulatory & Marketing
Hierarchy Structure
- 55319 - Family Dollar (family Wellness)
- 55319-310 - Cough Relief
- 55319-310-44 - 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
- 55319-310 - Cough Relief
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distribution configuration for this product package?
The code 55319-310-44 identifies a specific commercial package of 118 ml in 1 bottle, plastic of Cough Relief Orange, labeled by Family Dollar (family Wellness). 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 Family Dollar (family Wellness) on July 01, 2009. The current certification is valid through March 31, 2017.
What are the primary indications for this medication?
This medication is used for temporary relief of coughs without phlegm that are caused by certain infections of the air passages (e.g., sinusitis, common cold). This product should not usually be used for an ongoing cough from smoking or long-term breathing problems (e.g., chronic bronchitis, emphysema) unless directed by your doctor. This product contains dextromethorphan. It is a cough suppressant that works by decreasing the feeling of needing to cough. Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Therefore, do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely. These products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold and may cause serious side effects. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Do not use this product to make a child sleepy. Do not give other cough-and-cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients (see also Drug Interactions section). Ask the doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray).
How is this Family Dollar (family Wellness) product billed for insurance claims?
For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 55319031044. 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:
Note: The zero is added to the Product segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.