Sodium Chloride For Irrigation Solution
NDC Package 0264-7388-60

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Sodium Chloride For Irrigation solution is a medication used to treat dryness inside the nose (nasal passages). This formulation utilizes a solution delivery system. Marketed by B. Braun Medical Inc., this product is identified by NDC 0264-7388 and is authorized under FDA application NDA016733.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
0264-7388-60
Package Description
4 CONTAINER in 1 CASE / 3000 mL in 1 CONTAINER
Product Code
0264-7388
11-Digit Billing Format
00264738860
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Sodium Chloride For Irrigation
Non-Proprietary Name
Sodium Chloride For Irrigation
Substance Name
Sodium Chloride
Dosage Form
Solution - A clear, homogeneous liquid1 dosage form that contains one or more chemical substances dissolved in a solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents.
Administration Route
Irrigation - Administration to bathe or flush open wounds or body cavities.
Active Ingredient(s)
SODIUM CHLORIDE .9 g/100mL
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
This product is used to treat dryness inside the nose (nasal passages). It helps add moisture inside the nose to dissolve and soften thick or crusty mucus. In babies and young children with stuffy noses who cannot blow their noses, using this product helps to make the mucus easier to remove with a nasal bulb syringe. This helps relieve stuffiness and makes breathing easier. This product contains a purified gentle salt solution (also called saline or sodium chloride solution). It does not contain any medication.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
B. Braun Medical Inc.
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
NDA016733
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
04-19-2013
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (0264-7388). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

0264-7388-50
4 CONTAINER in 1 CASE / 2000 mL in 1 CONTAINER

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 0264-7388-60 identifies a specific commercial package of 4 container in 1 case / 3000 ml in 1 container of Sodium Chloride For Irrigation, a human prescription drug labeled by B. Braun Medical Inc.. This solution is formulated for irrigation use and contains sodium chloride 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 B. Braun Medical Inc. on April 19, 2013. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This product is used to treat dryness inside the nose (nasal passages). It helps add moisture inside the nose to dissolve and soften thick or crusty mucus. In babies and young children with stuffy noses who cannot blow their noses, using this product helps to make the mucus easier to remove with a nasal bulb syringe. This helps relieve stuffiness and makes breathing easier. This product contains a purified gentle salt solution (also called saline or sodium chloride solution). It does not contain any medication.

How is this B. Braun Medical Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 00264738860. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. 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)
0264-7388-60
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
00264-7388-60

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