Nasal Decongestant Maximum Strength Pseudoephedrine HCl 30 mg Tablet, Film Coated — NDC 63868-802-48 (Billing 63868-0802-48)
This is a package of Nasal Decongestant Maximum Strength Pseudoephedrine HCl 30 mg Tablet, Film Coated from CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION INC, marketed since Aug 1981 and currently FDA-listed, this package's marketing is listed to end Feb 2028; retail pharmacies pay about $0.0632 per unit (NADAC). It is the main listing for this product, which comes in 2 package sizes.
NDC database record
One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 63868-802-48 alone.
- Record
- FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
- Code segments
- 63868 labeler · 802 product · 48 package
- Package marketed since
- Aug 25, 1981
- Package marketing ended
- Feb 28, 2028
- Sample package
- No — commercial package
- Barcode (UPC)
- 0635515995697
- FDA record last changed
- Jul 24, 2026
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification
- GSN (GCN sequence number): 005089
- GCN: 20481
- GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 42101020100305
- HICL (First Databank): 002091
- AHFS class code: 12:12.12.00
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 1049160
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the alpha-Adrenergic Agonist class.
Where does this data come from?
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
- It temporarily relieves nasal congestion from the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies. Many products also relieve sinus congestion and pressure.
- It depends on the product. Regular tablets and softgels are usually taken every 4 to 6 hours, while 12-hour extended-release tablets are taken every 12 hours. Check your box for th...
- No. Swallow them whole. Don't divide, crush, chew or dissolve them. Seeing part of the tablet in your stool can happen and is normal.
- Can I crush or chew the extended-release tablets?
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
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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 system | Per ea | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.063 | $3.03 / 48 tablets |
| 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. | |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file · file of Nov 23, 2022
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63868-0802-24 63868-802-24 | 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 24 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK | — | — | 1981-08-25 | Feb 28, 2028 | Active |
| 63868-0802-48 You're viewing this Main listing | 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 24 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK | $0.0632 / ea | $3.03 | 1981-08-25 | Feb 28, 2028 | Active |
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in this package?
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Nasal Decongestant Maximum Strength Pseudoephedrine HCl 30 mg Tablet, Film Coated?
Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Nasal Decongestant Maximum Strength 30 mgthis 63868-0802-48 | CHAIN | 24 tablets | $0.063 | — | FDA listed | — |
| Good Sense Nasal Decongestant 30 mg 00113-0432-62 | L. | 24 tablets | $0.078 | — | Availability likely | +23% |
| Nasal Decongestant 30 mg 00536-3607-35 | Rugby | 24 tablets | $0.078 | — | Availability likely | +23% |
| SudoGest 30 mg 00904-5053-59 | Major | 100 tablets | $0.078 | — | Availability likely | +23% |
| SudoGest Nasal Decongestant 30 mg 00904-6337-24 | Major | 1 tablet | $0.078 | — | Availability likely | +23% |
| SudoGest 30 mg 00904-6727-60 | Major | 100 tablets | $0.078 | — | Availability likely | +23% |
| Pseudoephedrine HCl 30 mg 00904-6990-61 | Major | 10 tablets | $0.078 | — | Availability likely | +23% |
| pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg 45802-0432-62 | Padagis | 1 tablet | $0.078 | — | Availability likely | +23% |
| Nasal Decongestant Maximum Strength, Non-Drowsy 30 mg 46122-0428-62 | Amerisource | 24 tablets | $0.078 | — | Availability likely | +23% |
| Leader Nasal Decongestant 30 mg 70000-0002-01 | Cardinal | 1 tablet | $0.078 | — | Availability likely | +23% |
| Nasal Decongestant Maximum Strength 30 mg 70677-1017-01 | Strategic | 24 tablets | $0.078 | — | Availability likely | +23% |
| Nasal Decongestant D 30 mg 00363-1214-08 | Walgreen | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sinus Pressure and Congestion Relief Maximum Strength 30 mg 11822-0112-02 | Rite | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nasal Decongestant Maximum Strength 30 mg 21130-0112-08 | Better | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| sinus 30 mg 30142-0613-62 | Kroger | 1 tablet | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Sinus Decongestion 30 mg 30142-0641-08 | Kroger | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Topcare Nasal Decongestant Maximum Strength Non Drowsy 30 mg 36800-0432-62 | Topco | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nasal Decongestant 30 mg 37808-0112-22 | H | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| equaline nasal decongestant non drowsy maximum strength 30 mg 41163-0432-67 | United | 6 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| nasal decongestant maximum strength non drowsy 30 mg 41250-0432-62 | Meijer | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CareOne Nasal and Sinus Decongestant 30 mg 41520-0881-62 | American | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sinus and Congestion Non-Drowsy 30 mg 49035-0780-08 | Wal-Mart | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sudogest 30 mg 50090-1961-00 | A-S | 28 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sudogest Nasal Decongestant 30 mg 50090-4345-00 | A-S | 48 tablets | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg 50090-5615-01 | A-S | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| SUDAFED Sinus Congestion 30 mg 50580-0363-01 | Kenvue | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nasal Decongestant 30 mg 50844-0112-08 | L.N.K. | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sinus and Nasal Decongestant 30 mg 51316-0121-22 | CVS | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sinus And Nasal Decongestant 30 mg 51316-0317-62 | CVS | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nasal Decongestant 30 mg 56062-0432-62 | Publix | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nasal Decongestant Non-Drowsy 30 mg 59779-0112-08 | CVS | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nasal Decongestant 30 mg 59779-0432-62 | CVS | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nasal Decongestant 30 mg 63187-0344-24 | Proficient | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nasal Decongestant Maximum Strength 30 mg 68016-0473-24 | Chain | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg 71205-0197-24 | Proficient | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sinus Congestion 30 mg 83324-0054-24 | Chain | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg 85766-0049-24 | Sportpharm | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file · file of Nov 23, 2022
Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
What it looks like
Where does this data come from?
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
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.
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Croscarmellose sodium is a plant-based substance derived from cellulose. It acts as a disintegrant, helping tablets and capsules break down quickly in the digestive system so the medicine can be absorbed.
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A mineral compound that serves as a filler and binding agent in tablets and capsules. It adds bulk to the medicine and helps hold ingredients together during manufacturing.
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A synthetic red dye used to color medications and make them easier to identify. It serves as a colorant in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
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A synthetic yellow dye used to color medications. It helps identify the drug and make it visually distinctive, with no effect on how the medicine works.
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Hypromellose is a plant-based thickener made from cellulose. It's used in medicines as a binder to hold ingredients together, a coating for tablets, and a thickener for liquids.
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UNII 70097M6I30
Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
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Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
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Polydextrose is a synthetic polymer made from dextrose (sugar) that acts as a bulking agent and filler in medicines. It helps give tablets and capsules proper volume and texture while often adding slight sweetness.
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Polyethylene glycol is a synthetic liquid or solid polymer used in medicines as a solvent, lubricant, and humectant. It helps dissolve active ingredients, reduces friction during manufacturing, and retains moisture in the final product.
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Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
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Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
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Triacetin is a clear, oily liquid made from glycerin and acetic acid. It works as a plasticizer and solvent in medicines, helping soften coatings and improve how liquids mix together in formulations.
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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.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
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Manufacturer & labeler
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Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions adults and children 12 years and over take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours; do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours children ages 6 to 11 years take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours; do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours children under 6 years do not use
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease diabetes thyroid disease high blood pressure difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage.
Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with fever If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information each tablet contains: calcium 15 mg TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) see end flap for expiration date and lot number
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Pseudoephedrine HCl 30 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide, triacetin
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Nasal decongestant
📄 Do Not Use ▾
Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If ▾
Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease diabetes thyroid disease high blood pressure difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
📄 When Using This Product ▾
When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage.
📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If ▾
Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with fever
🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding ▾
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children ▾
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
📄 Questions or Comments ▾
Questions or comments? 1-800-426-9391
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
Principal Display Panel QC® QUALITY CHOICE NDC 63868-802-48 *Compare to the active ingredient in SUDAFED® SINUS CONGESTION Maximum Strength | Non-Drowsy Nasal Decongestant Pseudoephedrine HCl 30 mg Nasal Decongestant Sinus Pressure Sinus Congestion actual size 48 Tablets (30 mg each) TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Johnson & Johnson Corporation, owner of the registered trademark Sudafed® Sinus Congestion.
50844 REV0619A11222 Distributed by C.D.M.A., Inc.© 43157 W 9 Mile Novi, MI 48375 www.qualitychoice.com Questions: 800-935-2362 SATISFACTION 100% QC GUARANTEED Quality Choice 44-112 Quality Choice 44-112