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NDC Package 0078-0792-05 Maxitrol

Neomycin Sulfate,Polymyxin B Sulfate And Dexamethasone Suspension Ophthalmic - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
0078-0792-05
Package Description:
5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
0078-0792
Proprietary Name:
Maxitrol
Non-Proprietary Name:
Neomycin Sulfate, Polymyxin B Sulfate And Dexamethasone
Substance Name:
Dexamethasone; Neomycin Sulfate; Polymyxin B Sulfate
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections. This product contains neomycin and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. It also contains dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that works by reducing swelling. This medication treats/prevents only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections and may worsen them (e.g., infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00078079205
Billing Unit:
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
5 ML
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 208591 - Maxitrol 3.5 MG/mL / 10,000 UNT/mL / dexAMETHasone 0.1 % Ophthalmic Suspension
  • RxCUI: 208591 - dexamethasone 1 MG/ML / neomycin 3.5 MG/ML / polymyxin B 10000 UNT/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Maxitrol]
  • RxCUI: 208591 - Maxitrol (neomycin 3.5 MG / polymyxin B 10,000 UNT / dexamethasone 1 MG) per 1 ML Ophthalmic Suspension
  • RxCUI: 309680 - neomycin sulfate 3.5 MG/ML / polymyxin B sulfate 10,000 UNT/mL / dexAMETHasone 0.1 % Ophthalmic Suspension
  • RxCUI: 309680 - dexamethasone 1 MG/ML / neomycin 3.5 MG/ML / polymyxin B 10000 UNT/ML Ophthalmic Suspension
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
    Dosage Form:
    Suspension - A liquid1 dosage form that contains solid particles dispersed in a liquid vehicle.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Ophthalmic - Administration to the external eye.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • DEXAMETHASONE 1 mg/mL
  • NEOMYCIN SULFATE 3.5 mg/mL
  • POLYMYXIN B SULFATE 10000 [USP'U]/mL
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Aminoglycoside Antibacterial - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Aminoglycosides - [CS]
  • Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Corticosteroid - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Polymyxin-class Antibacterial - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Polymyxins - [CS]
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA050023
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    11-15-1964
    End Marketing Date:
    10-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0078-0792-05?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0078-0792-05 is assigned to a package of 5 ml in 1 bottle, plastic of Maxitrol, a human prescription drug labeled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. The product's dosage form is suspension and is administered via ophthalmic form.This product is billed per "ML" milliliter and contains an estimated amount of 5 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 0078-0792 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Maxitrol with product code 0078-0792 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation on November 15, 1964.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 0078-0792-05?

    The contents of this package are billed per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume. The calculated billable units for this package is 5.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0078-0792-05?

    The 11-digit format is 00078079205. 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
    4-4-20078-0792-055-4-200078-0792-05