Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate Granule
NDC Package 55570-260-13

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate granules is a medication used to clean stool from the intestines before surgery or certain bowel procedures (e.g., colonoscopy, radiography), usually with other products. This formulation utilizes a granule delivery system. Marketed by Jost Chemical Co., this product is identified by NDC 55570-260.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
55570-260-13
Package Description
500 kg in 1 SUPERSACK
Product Code
55570-260
11-Digit Billing Format
55570026013

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate
Non-Proprietary Name
Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate
Substance Name
Magnesium Citrate
Dosage Form
Granule - A small particle or grain.
Active Ingredient(s)
MAGNESIUM CITRATE 1 kg/kg
Usage Information
This product is used to clean stool from the intestines before surgery or certain bowel procedures (e.g., colonoscopy, radiography), usually with other products. It may also be used for relief of constipation. However, milder products (e.g., stool softeners, bulk-forming laxatives) should be used whenever possible for constipation. Magnesium citrate is a saline laxative that is thought to work by increasing fluid in the small intestine. It usually results in a bowel movement within 30 minutes to 3 hours.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Jost Chemical Co.
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
02-01-2008
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (55570-260). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

55570-260-10
25 kg in 1 BOX
55570-260-11
50 kg in 1 DRUM
55570-260-12
100 kg in 1 DRUM

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 55570-260-13 identifies a specific commercial package of 500 kg in 1 supersack of Magnesium Citrate Tribasic Hydrate (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Jost Chemical Co.. This granule is formulated for use and contains magnesium citrate as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Jost Chemical Co. on February 01, 2008. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This product is used to clean stool from the intestines before surgery or certain bowel procedures (e.g., colonoscopy, radiography), usually with other products. It may also be used for relief of constipation. However, milder products (e.g., stool softeners, bulk-forming laxatives) should be used whenever possible for constipation. Magnesium citrate is a saline laxative that is thought to work by increasing fluid in the small intestine. It usually results in a bowel movement within 30 minutes to 3 hours.

How is this Jost Chemical Co. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 55570026013. 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)
55570-260-13
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
55570-0260-13

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