Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 120 mg Tablet, Film Coated
by SAM'S WEST INC · 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 PACKAGE (68196-204-20) / 10 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK
NDC 68196-0204-20
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
68196-204-20
billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC
Generic
On market
Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 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)
68196-204-20
Product NDC
68196-204
11-digit billing NDC
68196020420
RxCUI
1049154
UNII
6V9V2RYJ8N
UPC
0078742134307
Application #
ANDA077442
SPL Set ID
5a885a10-7751-44f1-b2d9-a918f27604df
Established class (EPC)
alpha-Adrenergic Agonist
Mechanism of action
Adrenergic alpha-Agonists
DEA schedule
Non-controlled
Marketing category
ANDA
Marketing status
On market
FDA listing status
Listed (active directory)
Marketing start
2012-02-07
Route
ORAL
Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Substance
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 68196-204-20 — a 5-3-2 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 product segment → 68196-0204-20. 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.
🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the alpha-Adrenergic Agonist class.
Pharmacologic class
alpha-Adrenergic Agonist
Drug family (ATC)
Sympathomimetics
How it works
Adrenergic alpha-Agonists
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.
🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
LabelerSAM'S WEST INC
Application holderSUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD
FDA applicationANDA077442 (ANDA)
Labeler code68196
First marketedFeb 2012
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio58 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
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
- Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant — it works to temporarily shrink the swollen blood vessels inside your nasal passages and sinuses, which helps open things up so you can breathe m...
- What exactly does pseudoephedrine do for my congestion?
- Yes, it does. The regular tablets and Zephrex D capsules are taken every 4 to 6 hours, while extended-release tablets like Sudafed Sinus Congestion 12 Hour or Good Sense Suphedrine...
- Does it matter which product or form I pick?
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
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.
💬 Questions about Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride?
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💊 What it looks like
Color
white
ShapeCapsule
Imprint204
Size18 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.
🧪 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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Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured
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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 system | Per each | Per 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. | |
ℹ️
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
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 120 mg 62011-0306-01 | STRATEGIC | 10 tablets | $0.274 | — | FDA listed | — |
| leader 12 hour nasal decongestant 120 mg 70000-0475-01 | Cardinal | 1 tablet | $0.276 | — | FDA listed | — |
| Good Sense Suphedrine 12 Hour 120 mg 00113-0054-52 | L. | 1 tablet | $0.281 | — | Availability likely | — |
| sinus 12 hour 120 mg 00113-2017-60 | L. | 1 tablet | $0.281 | — | Availability likely | — |
| SudoGest 12 Hour 120 mg 00904-6754-15 | Major | 1 tablet | $0.281 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 120 mg 00904-7409-15 | Major | 10 tablets | $0.281 | — | Availability likely | — |
| good neighbor pharmacy nasal decongestant 120 mg 24385-0054-52 | Amerisource | 1 tablet | $0.281 | — | Availability likely | — |
| pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 120 mg 45802-0107-52 | Padagis | 1 tablet | $0.281 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 120 mg 51660-0204-21 | Ohm | 20 tablets | $0.281 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 120 mg 51660-0492-21 | Ohm | 20 tablets | $0.281 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 120 mg 70000-0601-01 | CARDINAL | 20 tablets | $0.281 | — | Availability likely | — |
| 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant 120 mg 70000-0656-01 | CARDINAL | 10 tablets | $0.281 | — | Availability likely | — |
| nasal decongestant 120 mg 70677-0001-01 | Strategic | 10 tablets | $0.281 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 120 mg 70677-1019-01 | STRATEGIC | 10 tablets | $0.281 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Nasal Decongestant D 120 mg 00363-3301-52 | Walgreen | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| sinus pressure and congestion relief maximum strength 120 mg 11822-0650-06 | Rite | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg 21130-0158-67 | Better | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 120 mg 21130-0204-21 | Safeway | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 120 mg 30142-0967-20 | The | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| topcare 12 hour decongestant 120 mg 36800-0054-52 | Topco | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 120 mg 37808-0007-69 | HEB | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Equaline 12 Hour Decongestant 120 mg 41163-0054-60 | United | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| nasal decongestant 120 mg 41250-0809-52 | Meijer | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CareOne Nasal and Sinus Decongestant 120 mg 41520-0429-52 | American | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| equate sinus 12 hour 120 mg 49035-0508-60 | Wal-Mart | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sudafed Sinus Congestion 12 Hour 120 mg 50090-4629-00 | A-S | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 120 mg 50090-5554-00 | A-S | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sudafed Sinus Congestion 12 Hour 120 mg 50580-0242-01 | Kenvue | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| sinus and nasal decongestant 120 mg 51316-0616-52 | CVS | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 120 mg 53943-0204-10 | DISCOUNT | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| nasal decongestant 120 mg 56062-0054-60 | Publix | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 120 mg 56062-0204-21 | Publix | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg 58602-0804-67 | Aurohealth | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 120 mg 59779-0204-21 | CVS | 20 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant 120 mg 59779-0703-52 | CVS | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 120 mg 63868-0143-10 | Chain | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 120 mg 68016-0204-69 | Chain | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 120 mgthis 68196-0204-20 | SAM'S | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Leader 12 Hour Sinus Nasal Decongestant 120 mg 70000-0735-01 | Cardinal | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 120 mg 85766-0050-10 | Sportpharm | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
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
🏛️
2012
On the market since
Feb 2012
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
14 years listed
🔓
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug
This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.
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.
🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)
Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride — the ingredient across all brands.
Top reported reactions
Age at onset
Reporter sex
Male · 27%
Female · 73%
Unknown · 0%
Serious outcomes
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68196-0204-20 You're viewing this | 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 PACKAGE (68196-204-20) / 10 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK | 2012-02-07 | Active |
🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage
Over-the-counter (OTC) product
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 | — Not published for this NDC No photo available yet for this listing. |
| Inactive ingredients (structured) | — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is 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
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 68196-204-20, 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: 68196-0204-20, written without dashes as 68196020420. 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 68196-0204-20, the first segment (68196) is the labeler code FDA assigned to SAM'S WEST INC; the middle segment (0204) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (20) 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 SAM'S WEST INC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
SAM'S WEST 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
📦 Storage and Handling
🧪 Active Ingredient
🧪 Inactive Ingredients
🎯 Purpose
🎯 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 1 tablet every 12 hours do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years do not use this product in children under 12 years of age
⚠️ 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 high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged 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 a 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 right away. (1-800-222-1222)
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information store at 59° to 77° F in a dry place. Protect from light TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF BLISTER UNITS ARE TORN, BROKEN OR SHOW ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Pseudoephedrine HCl, USP 120 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients castor oil, colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Nasal decongestant
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Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.
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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.