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NDC Package 0299-3836-45 Metrocream

Metronidazole Cream Topical - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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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:
0299-3836-45
Package Description:
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 45 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code:
0299-3836
Proprietary Name:
Metrocream
Non-Proprietary Name:
Metronidazole
Substance Name:
Metronidazole
Usage Information:
This medication is used on the skin to treat a certain skin disorder known as rosacea, a type of adult acne. It may help to decrease redness, swelling and the number of pimples caused by rosacea. This medication is an antibiotic. For the treatment of rosacea, metronidazole is believed to work by decreasing swelling (inflammation). Some brands of this medication also contain sunscreens (see also Notes section).
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00299383645
Billing Unit:
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
45 GM
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 211666 - MetroCream 0.75 % Topical Cream
  • RxCUI: 211666 - metronidazole 7.5 MG/ML Topical Cream [MetroCream]
  • RxCUI: 311678 - metroNIDAZOLE 0.75 % Topical Cream
  • RxCUI: 311678 - metronidazole 7.5 MG/ML Topical Cream
  • RxCUI: 311678 - metronidazole 0.75 % Topical Cream
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Galderma Laboratories, L.p.
    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.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • METRONIDAZOLE 7.5 mg/g
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Nitroimidazole Antimicrobial - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Nitroimidazoles - [CS]
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA020531
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    09-20-1995
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0299-3836-45?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0299-3836-45 is assigned to a package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 45 g in 1 tube of Metrocream, a human prescription drug labeled by Galderma Laboratories, L.p.. The product's dosage form is cream and is administered via topical form.This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 45 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 0299-3836 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Metrocream with product code 0299-3836 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Galderma Laboratories, L.p. on September 20, 1995 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 0299-3836-45?

    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 45.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0299-3836-45?

    The 11-digit format is 00299383645. 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
    4-4-20299-3836-455-4-200299-3836-45