Epsom Salt Crystal
NDC Package 70000-0021-2

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

Package Information

Epsom Salt (magnesium sulfate) crystals is do not exceed recommended daily dosagedrink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dosemay be taken as a single daily dose or in divided dosesdissolve the dose in 8 ounces of water. This formulation utilizes a crystal delivery system. Marketed by Cardinal Health, 110 Dba Leader, this product is identified by NDC 70000-0021 and is authorized under FDA application M007.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
70000-0021-2
Package Description
1814 g in 1 POUCH
Product Code
70000-0021
11-Digit Billing Format
70000002102
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
1814 GM
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Epsom Salt
Non-Proprietary Name
Magnesium Sulfate
Substance Name
Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate
Dosage Form
Crystal - A naturally produced angular solid of definite form in which the ultimate units from which it is built up are systematically arranged; they are usually evenly spaced on a regular space lattice.
Administration Route
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.
Active Ingredient(s)
MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE 1 g/g
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Do not exceed recommended daily dosagedrink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dosemay be taken as a single daily dose or in divided dosesdissolve the dose in 8 ounces of water. Lemon juice may be added to improve the taste.adults and children 12 years and over - 2 to 6 level teaspoons (10 to 30 grams) dailychildren 6 to under 12 years - 1 to 2 level teaspoons (5 to 10 grams) dailychildren under 6 years - consult a doctor

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Cardinal Health, 110 Dba Leader
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M007
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
03-26-2012
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
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 (70000-0021). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

70000-0021-1
454 g in 1 POUCH

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 70000-0021-2 identifies a specific commercial package of 1814 g in 1 pouch of Epsom Salt, a human over the counter drug labeled by Cardinal Health, 110 Dba Leader. This crystal is formulated for oral; topical use and contains magnesium sulfate heptahydrate 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 Cardinal Health, 110 Dba Leader on March 26, 2012. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

How is this Cardinal Health, 110 Dba Leader product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 70000002102. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 1814 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 (5-4-1)
70000-0021-2
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
70000-0021-02

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