NDC Package 0126-0271-16 Periogard

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Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

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NDC Package Code:

0126-0271-16

Package Description:

473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

Product Code:

0126-0271

Proprietary Name:

Periogard

Usage Information:

This medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums. Chlorhexidine belongs to a class of drugs known as antimicrobials. It works by decreasing the amount of bacteria in the mouth, helping to reduce swelling and redness of the gums and bleeding when you brush.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

00126027116

Billing Unit:

ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

473 ML

Labeler Name:

Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

ANDA073695

Marketing Category:

ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.

Start Marketing Date:

01-01-1998

End Marketing Date:

10-31-2019

Listing Expiration Date:

10-31-2019

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

0126 - Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- 0126-0271 - Periogard
  - 0126-0271-16 - 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 0126-0271-16?

The NDC Packaged Code 0126-0271-16 is assigned to a package of 473 ml in 1 bottle, plastic of Periogard, labeled by Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.This product is billed per "ML" milliliter and contains an estimated amount of 473 billable units per package.

Is NDC 0126-0271 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Periogard with product code 0126-0271 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on January 01, 1998 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on October 31, 2019 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 0126-0271-16?

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 473.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0126-0271-16?

The 11-digit format is 00126027116. 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 Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
4-4-2	0126-0271-16	5-4-2	00126-0271-16

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