Dimenhydrinate Powder
NDC Package 55745-0002-2

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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.

Dimenhydrinate powders is dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness when medication cannot be given by mouth. This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Shanghai Wonder Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., this product is identified by NDC 55745-0002.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
55745-0002-2
Package Description
10 kg in 1 DRUM
Product Code
55745-0002
11-Digit Billing Format
55745000202

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Dimenhydrinate
Non-Proprietary Name
Dimenhydrinate
Substance Name
Dimenhydrinate
Dosage Form
Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
Active Ingredient(s)
DIMENHYDRINATE 1 kg/kg
Usage Information
Dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness when medication cannot be given by mouth. Dimenhydrinate injection should not be used in newborns because of an increased risk of side effects.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Shanghai Wonder Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
08-10-2016
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

The NDC Directory contains ONLY information on final marketed drugs submitted to FDA electronically by labelers. A labeler might be a manufacturer, re-packager or re-labeler. The product information included in the NDC directory does not indicate that FDA has verified the information provided by the product labeler. Assigned NDC numbers are not in any way an indication of FDA approval of the product.

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (55745-0002). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

55745-0002-1
25 kg in 1 DRUM
55745-0002-3
5 kg in 1 DRUM
55745-0002-4
1 kg in 1 BAG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 55745-0002-2 identifies a specific commercial package of 10 kg in 1 drum of Dimenhydrinate (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Shanghai Wonder Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.. This powder is formulated for use and contains dimenhydrinate 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 Shanghai Wonder Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. on August 10, 2016. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness when medication cannot be given by mouth. Dimenhydrinate injection should not be used in newborns because of an increased risk of side effects.

How is this Shanghai Wonder Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 55745000202. 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 (5-4-1)
55745-0002-2
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
55745-0002-02

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