NDC Package 0187-5104-01 Xerese

Acyclovir And Hydrocortisone Cream Topical - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
0187-5104-01
Package Description:
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 5 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Xerese
Non-Proprietary Name:
Acyclovir And Hydrocortisone
Substance Name:
Acyclovir; Hydrocortisone
Usage Information:
This medication contains 2 ingredients: acyclovir and hydrocortisone. It is used to treat cold sores/fever blisters caused by a virus (herpes simplex). Acyclovir is an antiviral medication that works by stopping the growth of the virus. Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid that helps relieve itching, pain, and burning symptoms. This medication can speed up healing of cold sores, but it does not cure herpes or prevent passing the infection to someone else. It also does not prevent cold sores from returning.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00187510401
Billing Unit:
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
5 GM
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 998422 - acyclovir 5 % / hydrocortisone 1 % Topical Cream
  • RxCUI: 998422 - acyclovir 50 MG/ML / hydrocortisone 10 MG/ML Topical Cream
  • RxCUI: 998422 - acycycloguanosine 50 MG/ML / Hydrocortisone 10 MG/ML Topical Cream
  • RxCUI: 998426 - Xerese (acyclovir 5 % / hydrocortisone 1 % ) Topical Cream
  • RxCUI: 998426 - acyclovir 50 MG/ML / hydrocortisone 10 MG/ML Topical Cream [Xerese]
  • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Bausch Health Us Llc
    Dosage Form:
    Cream - An emulsion, semisolid3 dosage form, usually containing > 20% water and volatiles5 and/or < 50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle. This dosage form is generally for external application to the skin or mucous membranes.
    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.
  • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA022436
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    07-31-2009
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0187-5104-01?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0187-5104-01 is assigned to a package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 5 g in 1 tube of Xerese, a human prescription drug labeled by Bausch Health Us Llc. The product's dosage form is cream and is administered via topical form.

    Is NDC 0187-5104 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Xerese with product code 0187-5104 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Bausch Health Us Llc on July 31, 2009 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 0187-5104-01?

    The contents of this package are billed per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight. The calculated billable units for this package is 5.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0187-5104-01?

    The 11-digit format is 00187510401. 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
    4-4-20187-5104-015-4-200187-5104-01