3m Cavilon Durable Barrier Cream
NDC Package 17518-030-01

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

Package Information

3m Cavilon Durable Barrier (dimethicone) cream is a medication used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations (e.g., diaper rash, skin burns from radiation therapy). This formulation utilizes a cream delivery system. Marketed by Solventum Us Llc, this product is identified by NDC 17518-030 and is authorized under FDA application M016.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
17518-030-01
Package Description
240 PACKET in 1 CASE / .0000273 L in 1 PACKET
Product Code
17518-030
11-Digit Billing Format
17518003001
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
3m Cavilon Durable Barrier
Non-Proprietary Name
Dimethicone
Substance Name
Dimethicone
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
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)
DIMETHICONE 13000 mg/L
Pharmacologic Class
Skin Barrier Activity - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
Usage Information
This medication is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations (e.g., diaper rash, skin burns from radiation therapy). Emollients are substances that soften and moisturize the skin and decrease itching and flaking. Some products (e.g., zinc oxide, white petrolatum) are used mostly to protect the skin against irritation (e.g., from wetness). Dry skin is caused by a loss of water in the upper layer of the skin. Emollients/moisturizers work by forming an oily layer on the top of the skin that traps water in the skin. Petrolatum, lanolin, mineral oil and dimethicone are common emollients. Humectants, including glycerin, lecithin, and propylene glycol, draw water into the outer layer of skin. Many products also have ingredients that soften the horny substance (keratin) that holds the top layer of skin cells together (including urea, alpha hydroxy acids such as lactic/citric/glycolic acid, and allantoin). This helps the dead skin cells fall off, helps the skin keep in more water, and leaves the skin feeling smoother and softer.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Solventum Us Llc
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M016
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
06-01-2016
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
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 (17518-030). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

17518-030-02
12 TUBE in 1 CASE / .000383 L in 1 TUBE
17518-030-03
12 TUBE in 1 CASE / .00126 L in 1 TUBE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 17518-030-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 240 packet in 1 case / .0000273 l in 1 packet of 3m Cavilon Durable Barrier, a human over the counter drug labeled by Solventum Us Llc. This cream is formulated for topical use and contains dimethicone 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 Solventum Us Llc on June 01, 2016. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations (e.g., diaper rash, skin burns from radiation therapy). Emollients are substances that soften and moisturize the skin and decrease itching and flaking. Some products (e.g., zinc oxide, white petrolatum) are used mostly to protect the skin against irritation (e.g., from wetness). Dry skin is caused by a loss of water in the upper layer of the skin. Emollients/moisturizers work by forming an oily layer on the top of the skin that traps water in the skin. Petrolatum, lanolin, mineral oil and dimethicone are common emollients. Humectants, including glycerin, lecithin, and propylene glycol, draw water into the outer layer of skin. Many products also have ingredients that soften the horny substance (keratin) that holds the top layer of skin cells together (including urea, alpha hydroxy acids such as lactic/citric/glycolic acid, and allantoin). This helps the dead skin cells fall off, helps the skin keep in more water, and leaves the skin feeling smoother and softer.

How is this Solventum Us Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 17518003001. 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)
17518-030-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
17518-0030-01

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