Severe Congestion And Cough Tablet, Film Coated
NDC Package 59779-648-01

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

Package Information

Severe Congestion And Cough (dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl) tablets is do not take more than 12 caplets in any 24-hour periodadults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 4 hourschildren under 12 years: do not use . This formulation utilizes a tablet, film coated delivery system. Marketed by Cvs Pharmacy, this product is identified by NDC 59779-648 and is authorized under FDA application M012.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
59779-648-01
Package Description
3 BLISTER PACK in 1 PACKAGE / 10 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK
Product Code
59779-648
11-Digit Billing Format
59779064801
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
3 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 1372652 - dextromethorphan HBr 10 MG / guaiFENesin 200 MG / phenylephrine HCl 5 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1372652 - dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 MG / guaifenesin 200 MG / phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1372652 - dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 MG / guaifenesin 200 MG / phenylephrine HCl 5 MG Oral Tablet

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Severe Congestion And Cough Multi-symptom Maximum Strength
Non-Proprietary Name
Dextromethorphan Hbr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine Hcl
Substance Name
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide; Guaifenesin; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
Dosage Form
Tablet, Film Coated - A solid dosage form that contains medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents and is coated with a thin layer of a water-insoluble or water-soluble polymer.
Administration Route
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Active Ingredient(s)
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Do not take more than 12 caplets in any 24-hour periodadults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 4 hourschildren under 12 years: do not use 

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Cvs Pharmacy
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M012
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
07-20-2015
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (59779-648). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

59779-648-95
3 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 10 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 59779-648-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 3 blister pack in 1 package / 10 tablet, film coated in 1 blister pack of Severe Congestion And Cough Multi-symptom Maximum Strength, a human over the counter drug labeled by Cvs Pharmacy. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 3 billable units per package. This tablet, film coated is formulated for oral use and contains dextromethorphan hydrobromide; guaifenesin; phenylephrine hydrochloride 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 Cvs Pharmacy on July 20, 2015. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Cvs Pharmacy product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 59779064801. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 3 total billable units per package. 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)
59779-648-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
59779-0648-01

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