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Defend Cold and Mucus BRYONIA ALBA ROOT, EUPHRASIA STRICTA, CALCIUM SULFIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PHOSPHORUS, ANEMONE PATENS, RUMEX CRISPUS ROOT, and SILICON DIOXIDE 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 12 [hp_X]/mL; 30 [hp_X]/mL; 30 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 12 [hp_X]/mL Liquid — NDC 54973-3183-01 package photo

Defend Cold and Mucus BRYONIA ALBA ROOT, EUPHRASIA STRICTA, CALCIUM SULFIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PHOSPHORUS, ANEMONE PATENS, RUMEX CRISPUS ROOT, and SILICON DIOXIDE 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 12 [hp_X]/mL; 30 [hp_X]/mL; 30 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 12 [hp_X]/mL Liquid

by Hyland's Inc. · 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (54973-3183-1) / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
NDC 54973-3183-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 54973-3183-1 billing pads the package segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Aug 27, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 54973-3183-1
Product NDC 54973-3183
11-digit billing NDC 54973318301
UNII T7J046YI2B, C9642I91WL, 1MBW07J51Q, 451W47IQ8X, 27YLU75U4W, 4M1169RWJD +2 more
SPL Set ID bb851be1-0528-4199-91e7-e09f994b2862
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category UNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2014-07-01
Route ORAL
Dosage form LIQUID
Substance BRYONIA ALBA ROOT; EUPHRASIA STRICTA; CALCIUM SULFIDE; SODIUM CHLORIDE; PHOSPHORUS; PULSATILLA PATENS WHOLE; RUMEX CRISPUS ROOT; SILICON DIOXIDE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 54973-3183-1 — a 5-4-1 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the package segment → 54973-3183-01. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerHyland's Inc.
Labeler code54973
First marketedJul 2014
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio69 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

🧪 What is this product?

Defend Cold and Mucus is a homeopathic liquid taken by mouth that contains eight plant and mineral ingredients. According to homeopathic tradition, these substances including bryonia alba root, euphrasia stricta, rumex crispus root, and others are used to address symptoms associated with colds and respiratory congestion. Homeopathic products are marketed based on traditional homeopathic practice and have not been evaluated by the FDA for effectiveness or safety.

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII 2968PHW8QP
    A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
  • UNII PDC6A3C0OX
    Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
  • UNII 2788Z9758H
    A plant extract from licorice root used as a sweetener, flavoring agent, and natural emulsifier in medicines. It helps improve taste and may aid in keeping ingredients evenly mixed throughout the product.
  • UNII OJ245FE5EU
    Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

5 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesCitric Acid, Glycyrrhiza Extract, Purified Water, Sodium Benzoate, Vegetable Glycerine.

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Defend Cold and Mucus 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 12 [hp_X]/mL; 30 [hp_X]/mL; 30 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 12 [hp_X]/mLthis 54973-3183-01 Hyland's 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2014
On the market since
Jul 2014
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
12 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
54973-3183-01 You're viewing this 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (54973-3183-1) / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2014-07-01 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product Homeopathic listing

About homeopathic listings

Defend Cold and Mucus BRYONIA ALBA ROOT, EUPHRASIA STRICTA, CALCIUM SULFIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PHOSPHORUS, ANEMONE PATENS, RUMEX CRISPUS ROOT, and SILICON DIOXIDE 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 12 [hp_X]/mL; 30 [hp_X]/mL; 30 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 12 [hp_X]/mL LIQUID is listed under the homeopathic marketing category. An NDC listing in this category does not by itself establish FDA approval, and FDA does not evaluate homeopathic products for effectiveness. This page reports the listing data as published.

What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Unapproved Homeopathic". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 54973-3183-1, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 54973-3183-01, written without dashes as 54973318301. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 54973-3183-01, the first segment (54973) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Hyland's Inc.; the middle segment (3183) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (01) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Hyland's Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Hyland's Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 28 words ▾

Uses Temporarily relieves symptoms of colds, including accumulation of mucus in chest, throat and nose; cough with expectoration of thick, discolored mucus; runny nose, sneezing and nasal congestion.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 88 words ▾

Directions Measure only with the dosing cup provided Do not use dosing cup with other products On dosing cup, mL = millimeter, tsp = teaspoon adults and children 12 years and over 15 mL or 3 teaspoons up to 6 times per day (every 4 hours) children 6 years to under 12 years 10 mL or 2 teaspoons up to 6 times per day (every 4 hours) children 2 years to under 6 years 5 mL or 1 teaspoon up to 6 times per day (every 4 hours)

⚠️ Warnings 151 words ▾

Warnings As with any drug, ask a doctor before use if pregnant or nursing. Consult a physician if: Symptoms persist for more than 7 days or worsen Cough tends to recur or is accompanied by a high fever, rash or persistent headache Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, contact a medical professional or a poison control center.

Do not use this product for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma, smoking or emphysema or if cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus). A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. Do not use if imprinted tamper band is broken or missing.

In case of emergency, contact a medical professional or poison control center immediately. Hyland's may also be contacted for emergency information about our products 24 hours a day, 7 days per week at (800) 624-9659.

🧪 Active Ingredient 102 words ▾

Active Ingredients Purpose "HPUS" indicates the active ingredients are in the official Homeopathic Pharmacopœia of the United States. Bryonia 6X HPUS stubborn mucus in throat, cough with yellowish mucus Euphrasia Officinalis 6X HPUS cough with mucus in chest Hepar Sulph Calc 12X HPUS cough up mucus, mucus rattle with cough, stubborn mucus in chest Natrum Muriaticum 30X HPUS accumulation of mucus in throat, cough up mucus Phosphorus 30X HPUS cough with expectoration of yellow mucus, chest congestion Pulsatilla 6X HPUS accumulation of mucus, discharge of thick, yellowish mucus, loose cough Rumex Crispus 6X HPUS runny nose, sneezing Silicea 12X HPUS nasal congestion

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 12 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients Citric Acid, Glycyrrhiza Extract, Purified Water, Sodium Benzoate, Vegetable Glycerine.

🎯 Purpose 102 words ▾

Active Ingredients Purpose "HPUS" indicates the active ingredients are in the official Homeopathic Pharmacopœia of the United States. Bryonia 6X HPUS stubborn mucus in throat, cough with yellowish mucus Euphrasia Officinalis 6X HPUS cough with mucus in chest Hepar Sulph Calc 12X HPUS cough up mucus, mucus rattle with cough, stubborn mucus in chest Natrum Muriaticum 30X HPUS accumulation of mucus in throat, cough up mucus Phosphorus 30X HPUS cough with expectoration of yellow mucus, chest congestion Pulsatilla 6X HPUS accumulation of mucus, discharge of thick, yellowish mucus, loose cough Rumex Crispus 6X HPUS runny nose, sneezing Silicea 12X HPUS nasal congestion

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 54973-3179-01 · Hyland's 54973-3187-01 · Hyland's →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.