Desloratadine Powder
NDC Package 62331-019-31

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. 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.

Desloratadine powders is desloratadine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Divi's Laboratories Limited, this product is identified by NDC 62331-019.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
62331-019-31
Package Description
50 kg in 1 DRUM
Product Code
62331-019
11-Digit Billing Format
62331001931

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Desloratadine
Non-Proprietary Name
Desloratadine
Substance Name
Desloratadine
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)
DESLORATADINE 1 kg/kg
Usage Information
Desloratadine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Divi's Laboratories Limited
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
11-11-2004
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 62331-019-31 identifies a specific commercial package of 50 kg in 1 drum of Desloratadine (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Divi's Laboratories Limited. This powder is formulated for use and contains desloratadine 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 Divi's Laboratories Limited on November 11, 2004. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Desloratadine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction.

How is this Divi's Laboratories Limited product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 62331001931. 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)
62331-019-31
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
62331-0019-31

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