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NDC Package 0023-2181-05 Acular

Ketorolac Tromethamine Solution/ Drops Ophthalmic - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
0023-2181-05
Package Description:
1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER
Product Code:
0023-2181
Proprietary Name:
Acular
Non-Proprietary Name:
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Substance Name:
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Usage Information:
This medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies. It is also used to prevent and treat eye swelling due to a certain type of eye surgery (cataract removal). Ketorolac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking certain natural substances in your body to reduce pain and swelling.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00023218105
Billing Unit:
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 860107 - ketorolac tromethamine 0.5 % Ophthalmic Solution
  • RxCUI: 860107 - ketorolac tromethamine 5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution
  • RxCUI: 860109 - ACULAR 0.5 % Ophthalmic Solution
  • RxCUI: 860109 - ketorolac tromethamine 5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [Acular]
  • RxCUI: 860109 - Acular 0.5 % Ophthalmic Solution
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Allergan, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Solution/ Drops - A solution which is usually administered in a drop-wise fashion.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Ophthalmic - Administration to the external eye.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE 5 mg/mL
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal - [CS]
  • Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA019700
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    12-01-1992
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0023-2181-05?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0023-2181-05 is assigned to a package of 1 bottle, dropper in 1 carton / 5 ml in 1 bottle, dropper of Acular, a human prescription drug labeled by Allergan, Inc.. The product's dosage form is solution/ drops and is administered via ophthalmic form.

    Is NDC 0023-2181 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Acular with product code 0023-2181 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Allergan, Inc. on December 01, 1992 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 0023-2181-05?

    The contents of this package are billed per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0023-2181-05?

    The 11-digit format is 00023218105. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.

    This package code is originally configured in a 4-4-2 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:

    10-Digit Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    4-4-20023-2181-055-4-200023-2181-05