Lubricant Eye
NDC Package 17478-063-35

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

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

Lubricant Eye is pull down lower lid of the affected eye(s) and apply small amount (one-fourth inch) of ointment to the inside of the eyelid, one or more times daily, or as directed by a doctor. Marketed by Akorn, this product is identified by NDC 17478-063 and is authorized under FDA application part349.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
17478-063-35
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 3.5 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
17478-063
11-Digit Billing Format
17478006335
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 701990 - mineral oil 12 % / petrolatum 88 % Ophthalmic Ointment
  • RxCUI: 701990 - mineral oil 0.12 MG/MG / petrolatum 0.88 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment
  • RxCUI: 701990 - mineral oil 12 % / white petrolatum 88 % Ophthalmic Ointment

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Lubricant Eye
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Pull down lower lid of the affected eye(s) and apply small amount (one-fourth inch) of ointment to the inside of the eyelid, one or more times daily, or as directed by a doctor.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Akorn
FDA Application #
part349
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH FINAL - A product marketed pursuant to a final Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug Monograph.
Start Marketing Date
04-01-1993
Listing Expiration
12-31-2023
Exclude Flag
I
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 17478-063-35 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 3.5 g in 1 tube of Lubricant Eye, labeled by Akorn. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Akorn on April 01, 1993. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2023.

How is this Akorn product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 17478006335. 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 (5-3-2)
17478-063-35
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
17478-0063-35

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