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12 Hour Nasal Decongestant Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 120 mg Tablet, Film Coated, 10-count — NDC 70000-0656-1 (Billing 70000-0656-01)

by CARDINAL HEALTH · 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 10 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK

This is a package of 10 tablets of 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 120 mg Tablet, Film Coated from CARDINAL HEALTH, marketed since May 2024 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $0.2811 per tablet (NADAC). It is this product's only package size.

NDC 70000-0656-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 70000-0656-1 billing pads the package segment with a zero
OTC Generic On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed 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

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 70000-0656-1
Product NDC 70000-0656
11-digit billing NDC 70000065601
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 1049154
UNII 6V9V2RYJ8N
Application # ANDA077442
SPL Set ID 0ec510e8-a8cf-474b-9da4-2ac5122d6b49
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 2024-05-16
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET, FILM COATED
Substance PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 42101020107405
GCN Seq No 016937
GCN 26901
HICL code 002091
Ingredient (HICL) Pseudoephedrine Hcl
HIC1 code B
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Respiratory System
HIC2 code B6
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Drugs Affecting The Trachea And Bronchi (Cont3)
HIC3 code B6V
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Decongestants, Oral
AHFS code 12:12.12.00
AHFS class Alpha- And Beta-Adrenergic Agonists
FDB label name 12HR NASAL DECONGEST ER 120 MG
FDB brand name 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 016937
  • GCN: 26901
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 42101020107405
  • HICL (First Databank): 002091
  • AHFS class code: 12:12.12.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1049154
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 70000-0656-1 — 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 → 70000-0656-01. 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.

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.

Clinical

Label name 12HR NASAL DECONGEST ER 120 MG Ingredient Pseudoephedrine Hcl
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • 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?
📖 Read our full Pseudoephedrine guide →

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.

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 eaPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly $0.281 $2.81 / 10 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.
NADAC price history (per ea) — tap or hover for the price & month
Dec 2025 Mar 2026 Jun 2026 Sep 2026 $0.287 $0.263
▲ Up 7% over the last 10 months.
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.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
70000-0656-01 You're viewing this Main listing 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 10 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK 2024-05-16 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 120 mg 62011-0306-01 STRATEGIC 10 tablets $0.274 — FDA listed save 3%
leader 12 hour nasal decongestant 120 mg 70000-0475-01 Cardinal 1 tablet $0.276 — FDA listed save 2%
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 mgthis 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 mg 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

🏛️
2024
On the market since
May 2024
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
2 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.

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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Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

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.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerCARDINAL HEALTH
Application holderSUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD
FDA applicationANDA077442 (ANDA)
Labeler code70000
First marketedMay 2024
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio84 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.

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 📄 Do Not Use 📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 📄 When Using This Product 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 23 words ▾

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 40 words ▾

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 145 words ▾

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 32 words ▾

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 10 words ▾

Active ingredient (in each tablet) Pseudoephedrine HCl, USP 120 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 14 words ▾

Inactive ingredients castor oil, colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, titanium dioxide

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Nasal decongestant

📄 Do Not Use 55 words ▾

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 24 words ▾

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 9 words ▾

When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 24 words ▾

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 10 words ▾

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 22 words ▾

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)

📄 Questions or Comments 3 words ▾

Questions? call 1-800-406-7984

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 65 words ▾

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 120 mg Tablet Blister Pack Carton LEADER ™ NDC 70000-0656-1 Maximum Strength | Non-Drowsy 12-Hour Nasal Decongestant Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP, 120 mg Nasal Decongestant Sinus Pressure + Congestion 10 COATED CAPLETS* *Capsule-shaped Tablets Actual Size COMPARE TO SUDAFED ® SINUS CONGESTION 12 HOUR** active ingredient 100% Money Back Guarantee PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 120 mg Tablet Blister Pack Carton

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

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) ✓ Available
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 the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
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 CARDINAL HEALTH. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
CARDINAL HEALTH 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.
← 70000-0654-01 · Cardinal 70000-0659-01 · CARDINAL →
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.