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NDC Package 68084-572-01 Mucinex

Guaifenesin Tablet, Extended Release Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
68084-572-01
Package Description:
100 BLISTER PACK in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE / 1 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK (68084-572-11)
Product Code:
68084-572
Proprietary Name:
Mucinex
Non-Proprietary Name:
Guaifenesin
Substance Name:
Guaifenesin
Usage Information:
This medication is used for the temporary relief of coughs caused by the common cold, bronchitis, and other breathing illnesses. This product is usually not used for ongoing cough from smoking or long-term breathing problems (such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema) unless directed by your doctor. Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It works by thinning and loosening mucus in the airways, clearing congestion, and making breathing easier. If you are self-treating with this medication, it is important to read the package instructions carefully before you start using this product to be sure it is right for you. (See also Precautions section.) Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. This product (sustained-release) is not recommended for use in children younger than 12 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. To decrease the risk for side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. 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).
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68084057201
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
100 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 636522 - guaiFENesin 600 MG 12HR Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 636522 - 12 HR guaifenesin 600 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 636522 - guaifenesin 600 MG 12 HR Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 891301 - Mucinex Expectorant 600 MG 12HR Extended Release Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 891301 - 12 HR guaifenesin 600 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Mucinex]
    • Product Type:
    Human Otc Drug
    Labeler Name:
    American Health Packaging
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet, Extended Release - A solid dosage form containing a drug which allows at least a reduction in dosing frequency as compared to that drug presented in conventional dosage form.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • GUAIFENESIN 600 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Decreased Respiratory Secretion Viscosity - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
  • Expectorant - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Increased Respiratory Secretions - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA021282
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    02-10-2016
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68084-572-01?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68084-572-01 is assigned to a package of 100 blister pack in 1 box, unit-dose / 1 tablet, extended release in 1 blister pack (68084-572-11) of Mucinex, a human over the counter drug labeled by American Health Packaging. The product's dosage form is tablet, extended release and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 68084-572 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Mucinex with product code 68084-572 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by American Health Packaging on February 10, 2016 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 68084-572-01?

    The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 100.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 68084-572-01?

    The 11-digit format is 68084057201. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.

    This package code is originally configured in a 5-3-2 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:

    10-Digit Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    5-3-268084-572-015-4-268084-0572-01