Potassium Iodide Solution
NDC Package 75834-280-08

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Package Information

Potassium Iodide solution is potassium iodide is used to loosen and break up mucus in the airways. This formulation utilizes a solution delivery system. Marketed by Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 75834-280.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
75834-280-08
Package Description
237 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
11-Digit Billing Format
75834028008
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
Units Per Package
237 ML
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Potassium Iodide
Non-Proprietary Name
Potassium Iodide
Substance Name
Potassium Iodide
Dosage Form
Solution - A clear, homogeneous liquid1 dosage form that contains one or more chemical substances dissolved in a solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents.
Administration Route
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Active Ingredient(s)
Usage Information
Potassium iodide is used to loosen and break up mucus in the airways. This helps you cough up the mucus so you can breathe more easily if you have long-term lung problems (e.g., asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema). This medication is known as an expectorant. Potassium iodide is also used along with antithyroid medicines to prepare the thyroid gland for surgical removal, to treat certain overactive thyroid conditions (hyperthyroidism), and to protect the thyroid in a radiation exposure emergency. It works by shrinking the size of the thyroid gland and decreasing the amount of thyroid hormones produced. In a radiation emergency, potassium iodide blocks only the thyroid from absorbing radioactive iodine, protecting it from damage and reducing the risk of thyroid cancer. Use this medication along with other emergency measures that will be recommended to you by public health and safety officials (e.g., finding safe shelter, evacuation, controlling food supply).

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
Marketing Category
UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER - An unapproved drug product in a marketing category that is not reflected on a particular list.
Start Marketing Date
12-29-2021
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 (75834-280). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

30 mL in 1 BOTTLE, WITH APPLICATOR

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 75834-280-08 identifies a specific commercial package of 237 ml in 1 bottle of Potassium Iodide, a human prescription drug labeled by Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. This product is billed per "ML" milliliter and contains an estimated amount of 237 billable units per package. This solution is formulated for oral use and contains potassium iodide 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 Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on December 29, 2021. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Potassium iodide is used to loosen and break up mucus in the airways. This helps you cough up the mucus so you can breathe more easily if you have long-term lung problems (e.g., asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema). This medication is known as an expectorant. Potassium iodide is also used along with antithyroid medicines to prepare the thyroid gland for surgical removal, to treat certain overactive thyroid conditions (hyperthyroidism), and to protect the thyroid in a radiation exposure emergency. It works by shrinking the size of the thyroid gland and decreasing the amount of thyroid hormones produced. In a radiation emergency, potassium iodide blocks only the thyroid from absorbing radioactive iodine, protecting it from damage and reducing the risk of thyroid cancer. Use this medication along with other emergency measures that will be recommended to you by public health and safety officials (e.g., finding safe shelter, evacuation, controlling food supply).

How is this Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 75834028008. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. There are 237 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)
75834-280-08
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
75834-0280-08

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