Itch X Gel
NDC Package 0225-0495-33

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Itch X (benzyl alcohol/pramoxine hydrochloride) gel is useFor temporarily relief of pain and itching associated with insect bites, minor burns, sunburn, minor cuts, scrapes, minor skin irritations, hives and rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac. This formulation utilizes a gel delivery system. Marketed by Bf Ascher And Co Inc, this product is identified by NDC 0225-0495 and is authorized under FDA application M017.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0225-0495-33
Package Description
35.4 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
0225-0495
11-Digit Billing Format
00225049533
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
35.4 GM
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 1293632 - pramoxine HCl 1 % / benzyl alcohol 10 % Topical Gel
  • RxCUI: 1293632 - benzyl alcohol 0.1 ML/ML / pramoxine hydrochloride 0.01 MG/MG Topical Gel
  • RxCUI: 1293632 - benzyl alcohol 10 % / pramoxine hydrochloride 1 % Topical Gel
  • RxCUI: 1293634 - Itch-X 10 % / 1 % Topical Gel
  • RxCUI: 1293634 - benzyl alcohol 0.1 ML/ML / pramoxine hydrochloride 0.01 MG/MG Topical Gel [Itch-X]

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Itch X
Non-Proprietary Name
Benzyl Alcohol/pramoxine Hydrochloride
Substance Name
Benzyl Alcohol; Pramoxine Hydrochloride
Dosage Form
Gel - A semisolid3 dosage form that contains a gelling agent to provide stiffness to a solution or a colloidal dispersion.4 A gel may contain suspended particles.
Administration Route
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
Pediculicide - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
Usage Information
UseFor temporarily relief of pain and itching associated with insect bites, minor burns, sunburn, minor cuts, scrapes, minor skin irritations, hives and rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Bf Ascher And Co Inc
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M017
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
09-19-2014
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0225-0495-33 identifies a specific commercial package of 35.4 g in 1 tube of Itch X, a human over the counter drug labeled by Bf Ascher And Co Inc. This gel is formulated for topical use and contains benzyl alcohol; pramoxine hydrochloride as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Bf Ascher And Co Inc on September 19, 2014. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Bf Ascher And Co Inc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00225049533. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 35.4 total billable units per package. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (4-4-2)
0225-0495-33
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00225-0495-33

Note: The zero is added to the Labeler segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.