What is NDC 0172-6406?

0172-6406 is the product NDC for Cromolyn Sodium, Cromolyn sodium 20 mg/2mL solution, listed with the FDA by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., NDC labeler code 0172. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Cromolyn Sodium?

8 other product NDCs are listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Cromolyn Sodium NDC 0172-6406 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)0172-6406Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width00172-6406Add the package segment from the table below.

Package NDCs as listed with the FDA, and the 11-digit 5-4-2 form used on claims. The highlighted digit is the added leading zero.
Package NDC	11-digit (billing)	Package	Copy
0172-6406-49	0017264064900172640649	12 POUCH in 1 CARTON (0172-6406-49) / 5 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 POUCH (0172-6406-05) / 2 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSEMarketed from Jan 18, 2000

How the 11-digit form is made: The labeler segment has 4 digits, so one leading zero is added to it (4-4-2 → 5-4-2). Formatting the NDC does not by itself make it billable — the product, package and quantity must match what was dispensed or administered, and payer rules apply. Conversion rules

Product information

Brand name (proprietary): Cromolyn Sodium
Generic name (nonproprietary): cromolyn sodium
Active ingredients: Cromolyn sodium — 20 mg/2mL
Dosage form: Solution
Route: Intrabronchial
Labeler: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.NDC labeler code 0172
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: ANDA — Abbreviated New Drug Application (generic)Application ANDA 075271
Marketing start: Jan 18, 2000
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
Other FDA classes: Decreased Histamine Release (Physiologic effect)
Identifiers: Product ID 0172-6406_38833b9a-b1dd-4e33-b8a3-806fa99eb4a4SPL ID 38833b9a-b1dd-4e33-b8a3-806fa99eb4a4SPL set ID 8fe37a7a-edd6-4733-bb7e-e01c1906aebaRxCUI 831246UNII Q2WXR1I0PK
Pharmacologic class: Mast Cell Stabilizer

Billing references

What Med-Code can say about coding this product, and where each statement comes from. Nothing here is inferred from the name alone.

HCPCS codeNo match

No drug-specific HCPCS code in Med-Code's directory for this product. The directory is curated and not complete — check the current CMS HCPCS file before billing.

NDC on a medical claim

N400172640649 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 00172-6406-49. Unit qualifiers: F2 (international unit), GR (gram), ME (milligram), ML (milliliter), UN (unit (each)). The qualifier and quantity depend on what was given. About the N4 qualifier

Product label

Current FDA label (SPL), effective Dec 14, 2023.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Cromolyn sodium inhalation solution USP is a prophylactic agent indicated in the management of patients with bronchial asthma. In patients whose symptoms are sufficiently frequent to require a continuous program of medication, cromolyn sodium inhalation solution USP is given by inhalation on a regular daily basis (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). The effect of cromolyn sodium is usually evident after several weeks of treatment, although some patients show an almost immediate response. In patients who develop acute bronchoconstriction in response to exposure to exercise, toluene diisocyanate, environmental pollutants, etc., cromolyn sodium should be given shortly before …

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About NDC 0172-6406

What is NDC 0172-6406?: 0172-6406 is the product NDC for Cromolyn Sodium, Cromolyn sodium 20 mg/2mL solution, listed with the FDA by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Cromolyn Sodium.
What is the active ingredient?: Cromolyn sodium.
Who is the labeler?: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., NDC labeler code 0172. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Cromolyn Sodium?: 8 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Cromolyn Sodium NDCs.
Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?: Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.

Other finished products listed under the same name: strengths, forms and labelers.

Other Cromolyn Sodium NDCs
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC	Package NDCs (11-digit)
Cromolyn Sodium	Cromolyn sodium 100 mg/5mL	Solution, ConcentrateOral	Omnivium Pharmaceuticals LLC	81665-104	81665-0104-96
Cromolyn Sodium	Cromolyn sodium 40 mg/mL	Solution/ dropsOphthalmic	Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.	68788-8490	68788-8490-01
Cromolyn Sodium	Cromolyn sodium 100 mg/5mL	Solution, ConcentrateOral	Micro Labs Limited	42571-132	42571-0132-52
Cromolyn Sodium	Cromolyn sodium 100 mg/5mL	Solution, ConcentrateOral	Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.	16571-600	16571-0600-96
Cromolyn Sodium	Cromolyn sodium 5.2 mg/1	Spray, MeteredNasal	Bausch & Lomb Incorporated	57782-397	57782-0397-26
Cromolyn Sodium	Cromolyn sodium 40 mg/mL	Solution/ dropsOphthalmic	A-S Medication Solutions	50090-1202	50090-1202-00
Cromolyn Sodium	Cromolyn sodium 40 mg/mL	Solution/ dropsOphthalmic	Sandoz Inc	61314-237	61314-0237-10
Cromolyn Sodium	Cromolyn sodium 40 mg/mL	Solution/ dropsOphthalmic	Proficient Rx LP	71205-230	71205-0230-10