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NDC Package 0126-0272-16 Periogard Alcohol Free

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Rinse Buccal - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

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:
0126-0272-16
Package Description:
473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
0126-0272
Proprietary Name:
Periogard Alcohol Free
Non-Proprietary Name:
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Substance Name:
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
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:
00126027216
Billing Unit:
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
473 ML
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 834127 - chlorhexidine gluconate 0.12 % Oral Rinse
  • RxCUI: 834127 - chlorhexidine gluconate 1.2 MG/ML Mouthwash
  • RxCUI: 834127 - chlorhexidine gluconate 0.12 % Mouthwash
  • RxCUI: 834137 - PerioGard 0.12 % Oral Rinse
  • RxCUI: 834137 - chlorhexidine gluconate 1.2 MG/ML Mouthwash [Periogard]
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Rinse - A liquid used to cleanse by flushing.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Buccal - Administration directed toward the cheek, generally from within the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 1.2 mg/mL
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Decreased Cell Wall Integrity - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA203212
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    11-18-2020
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0126-0272-16?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0126-0272-16 is assigned to a package of 473 ml in 1 bottle, plastic of Periogard Alcohol Free, a human prescription drug labeled by Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The product's dosage form is rinse and is administered via buccal form.This product is billed per "ML" milliliter and contains an estimated amount of 473 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 0126-0272 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Periogard Alcohol Free with product code 0126-0272 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on November 18, 2020 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 0126-0272-16?

    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 0126-0272-16?

    The 11-digit format is 00126027216. 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
    4-4-20126-0272-165-4-200126-0272-16