NDC Package 17478-235-35 Neomycin And Polymyxin B Sulfates, And Bacitracin Zinc

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

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NDC Package Code:

17478-235-35

Package Description:

1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 3.5 g in 1 TUBE

Product Code:

17478-235

Proprietary Name:

Neomycin And Polymyxin B Sulfates, And Bacitracin Zinc

Usage Information:

Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Bacitracin Zinc Ophthalmic Ointment. USP is indicated for the topical treatment of superficial infections of the external eye and its adnexa caused by susceptible bacteria. Such infections encompass conjunctivitis, keratitis and keratoconjunctivitis, blepharitis and blepharoconjunctivitis.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

17478023535

Billing Unit:

GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

3.5 GM

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

RxCUI: 308493 - bacitracin zinc 400 UNT / neomycin sulfate 3.5 MG / polymyxin B sulfate 10,000 UNT per GM Ophthalmic Ointment

RxCUI: 308493 - bacitracin 0.4 UNT/MG / neomycin 0.0035 MG/MG / polymyxin B 10 UNT/MG Ophthalmic Ointment

RxCUI: 308493 - bacitracin 0.4 UNT/MG / neomycin 0.35 % / polymyxin B 10 UNT/MG Ophthalmic Ointment

RxCUI: 308493 - bacitracin 400 UNT / neomycin 3.5 MG / polymyxin B 10,000 UNT per GM Ophthalmic Ointment

Labeler Name:

Akorn

Sample Package:

Start Marketing Date:

09-30-1990

Listing Expiration Date:

12-31-2023

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

17478 - Akorn
- 17478-235 - Neomycin And Polymyxin B Sulfates, And Bacitracin Zinc
  - 17478-235-35 - 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 3.5 g in 1 TUBE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 17478-235-35?

The NDC Packaged Code 17478-235-35 is assigned to a package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 3.5 g in 1 tube of Neomycin And Polymyxin B Sulfates, And Bacitracin Zinc, labeled by Akorn. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 17478-235 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Neomycin And Polymyxin B Sulfates, And Bacitracin Zinc with product code 17478-235 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Akorn on September 30, 1990 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2023 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 17478-235-35?

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 3.5.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 17478-235-35?

The 11-digit format is 17478023535. 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 5-3-2 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
5-3-2	17478-235-35	5-4-2	17478-0235-35

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