NDC Package 0998-0408-15 Isopto Tears

Hypromellose 2910 Solution Ophthalmic - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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NDC Package Code:

0998-0408-15

Package Description:

15 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER

Product Code:

0998-0408

Proprietary Name:

Isopto Tears

Non-Proprietary Name:

Hypromellose 2910

Substance Name:

Hypromellose 2910 (4000 Mpa.s)

Usage Information:

UsesFor the temporary relief of burning and irritation due to dryness of the eye.For use as a protectant against further irritation.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

00998040815

Billing Unit:

ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

15 ML

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

RxCUI: 142002 - hypromellose 0.5 % Ophthalmic Solution

RxCUI: 142002 - hypromellose 5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution

RxCUI: 211609 - Isopto 0.5 % Ophthalmic Solution

RxCUI: 211609 - hypromellose 5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [Isopto Alkaline]

RxCUI: 211609 - Isopto Alkaline 5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution

Product Type:

Human Otc Drug

Labeler Name:

Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

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(s):

Ophthalmic - Administration to the external eye.

Active Ingredient(s):

HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (4000 MPA.S) 5 mg/mL

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

M018

Marketing Category:

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -

Start Marketing Date:

09-30-1990

End Marketing Date:

12-31-2024

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

0998 - Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
- 0998-0408 - Isopto Tears
  - 0998-0408-15 - 15 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 0998-0408-15?

The NDC Packaged Code 0998-0408-15 is assigned to a package of 15 ml in 1 bottle, dropper of Isopto Tears, a human over the counter drug labeled by Alcon Laboratories, Inc.. The product's dosage form is solution and is administered via ophthalmic form.

Is NDC 0998-0408 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Isopto Tears with product code 0998-0408 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Alcon Laboratories, Inc. on September 30, 1990.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 0998-0408-15?

The contents of this package are billed per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume. The calculated billable units for this package is 15.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0998-0408-15?

The 11-digit format is 00998040815. 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 Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
4-4-2	0998-0408-15	5-4-2	00998-0408-15

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