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NDC 0023-0798 Refresh Tears

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Solution/ Drops Ophthalmic - View Dosage, Usage, Ingredients, Routes, UNII

Table of Contents

  1. Product Information
  2. Product Packages
  3. What is NDC 0023-0798?
  4. Refresh Tears Uses
  5. Active Ingredients
  6. Active Ingredients UNII Codes
  7. Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes
  8. NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk

Product Information

Get all the details for National Drug Code (NDC) 0023-0798 in one place. This page breaks down everything you need to know about the NDC, including proprietary name, active and inactive substances, package configurations, billing units, labeler information, and routes of administration. It also includes enhanced data such as HCPCS codes, FDA product labels with images, UNIIs, and RxNorm cross-references. Whether you're a healthcare professional verifying drug data or a consumer researching medication, this NDC page helps you make informed, accurate decisions.

NDC Product Code:
0023-0798
Proprietary Name:
Refresh Tears
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
Substance Name: [2]
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
NDC Directory Status:
Human Otc Drug
Product Type: [3]
ACTIVE PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
Dosage Form:
Solution/ Drops - A solution which is usually administered in a drop-wise fashion.
Administration Route(s): [4]
Ophthalmic - Administration to the external eye.
Labeler Name: [5]
Allergan, Inc.
Labeler Code:
0023
Product Label ID:
329d1fe0-4432-4565-b7b1-65666bd86526
FDA Application Number: [6]
M018
Marketing Category: [8]
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date: [9]
05-16-1997
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2025
Exclude Flag: [12]
N
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Product Details

What is NDC 0023-0798?

The NDC code 0023-0798 is assigned by the FDA to the product Refresh Tears which is a human over the counter drug product labeled by Allergan, Inc.. The generic name of Refresh Tears is carboxymethylcellulose sodium. The product's dosage form is solution/ drops and is administered via ophthalmic form. The product is distributed in 5 packages with assigned NDC codes 0023-0798-01 2 bottle, dropper in 1 carton / 15 ml in 1 bottle, dropper, 0023-0798-02 4 bottle, dropper in 1 carton / 15 ml in 1 bottle, dropper, 0023-0798-03 1 bottle, dropper in 1 carton / 3 ml in 1 bottle, dropper, 0023-0798-04 1 bottle, dropper in 1 carton / 3 ml in 1 bottle, dropper, 0023-0798-15 1 bottle, dropper in 1 carton / 15 ml in 1 bottle, dropper. This page includes all the important details about this product, including active and inactive ingredients, pharmagologic classes, product uses and characteristics, UNII information and RxNorm crosswalk.

What are the uses for Refresh Tears?

This medication is used to relieve dry, irritated eyes. Common causes for dry eyes include wind, sun, heating/air conditioning, computer use/reading, and certain medications. This product may contain 1 or more of the following ingredients: carboxymethylcellulose, dextran, glycerin, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400), polysorbate, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, or propylene glycol, among others. Eye lubricants keep the eye moist, help to protect the eye from injury and infection, and decrease symptoms of dry eyes such as burning, itching, and feeling as if something is in the eye.

What are Refresh Tears Active Ingredients?

An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
  • CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM 5 mg/mL - A cellulose derivative which is a beta-(1,4)-D-glucopyranose polymer. It is used as a bulk laxative and as an emulsifier and thickener in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals and as a stabilizer for reagents.

Which are Refresh Tears UNII Codes?

The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:

  • CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM (UNII: K679OBS311)
  • CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (UNII: 05JZI7B19X) (Active Moiety)

Which are Refresh Tears Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes?

The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:

What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for Refresh Tears?

RxNorm is a normalized naming system for generic and branded drugs that assigns unique concept identifier(s) known as RxCUIs to NDC products.The NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this produdct indicates multiple concept unique identifiers (RXCUIs) are associated with this product:
  • RxCUI: 1188426 - carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5 % Ophthalmic Solution
  • RxCUI: 1188426 - carboxymethylcellulose sodium 5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution
  • RxCUI: 1188426 - carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5 GM per 100 ML Ophthalmic Solution

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Product Footnotes

[1] What is the Non-Proprietary Name? - The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.

[2] What is the Substance Name? - An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.

[3] What kind of product is this? - Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human Over the Counter Drug. This data element matches the “Document Type” field of the Structured Product Listing.

[4] What are the Administration Routes? - The translation of the route code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration.

[5] What is the Labeler Name? - Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.

[6] What is the FDA Application Number? - This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.

[8] What is the Marketing Category? - Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as NDA/ANDA/BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.

[9] What is the Start Marketing Date? - This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.

[11] What is the Listing Expiration Date? - This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the product labeler.

[12] What is the NDC Exclude Flag? - This field indicates whether the product has been removed/excluded from the NDC Directory for failure to respond to FDA"s requests for correction to deficient or non-compliant submissions, or because the listing certification is expired, or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA, or because it was discontinued by the labeler. Possible values in this field are: "D", "E", "I", "N", "U".