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NDC Package 0178-0475-05 Avar Ls

Sulfacetamide Sodium,Sulfur Emulsion Topical - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
0178-0475-05
Package Description:
10 PACKET in 1 CARTON / 5 g in 1 PACKET
Product Code:
0178-0475
Proprietary Name:
Avar Ls
Non-Proprietary Name:
Sulfacetamide Sodium, Sulfur
Substance Name:
Sulfacetamide Sodium; Sulfur
Usage Information:
This product is indicated for use in the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00178047505
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1000895 - sulfacetamide sodium 10 % / sulfur 2 % Medicated Liquid Soap
  • RxCUI: 1000895 - sulfacetamide sodium 100 MG/ML / sulfur 20 MG/ML Medicated Liquid Soap
  • RxCUI: 1006105 - AVAR LS CLEANSER 10 % / 2 % Medicated Liquid Soap
  • RxCUI: 1006105 - sulfacetamide sodium 100 MG/ML / sulfur 20 MG/ML Medicated Liquid Soap [Avar]
  • RxCUI: 1006105 - Avar LS (10 % / 2 % ) Medicated Liquid Soap
Product Type:
Human Prescription Drug
Labeler Name:
Mission Pharmacal Company
Dosage Form:
Emulsion - A dosage form consisting of a two-phase system comprised of at least two immiscible liquids1, one of which is dispersed as droplets (internal or dispersed phase) within the other liquid (external or continuous phase), generally stabilized with one or more emulsifying agents. (Note: Emulsion is used as a dosage form term unless a more specific term is applicable, e.g. cream, lotion, ointment.)
Administration Route(s):
Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.
Active Ingredient(s):
Pharmacologic Class(es):
Sample Package:
Yes
Marketing Category:
UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER - An unapproved drug product in a marketing category that is not reflected on a particular list.
Start Marketing Date:
09-15-2011
Listing Expiration Date:
12-31-2025
Exclude Flag:
N
Code Structure:

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package CodePackage Description
0178-0475-0410 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 4 g in 1 TUBE
0178-0475-08227 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 0178-0475-05?

The NDC Packaged Code 0178-0475-05 is assigned to a package of 10 packet in 1 carton / 5 g in 1 packet of Avar Ls, a human prescription drug labeled by Mission Pharmacal Company. The product's dosage form is emulsion and is administered via topical form.

Is NDC 0178-0475 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Avar Ls with product code 0178-0475 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Mission Pharmacal Company on September 15, 2011 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0178-0475-05?

The 11-digit format is 00178047505. 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
4-4-20178-0475-055-4-200178-0475-05