3m Cavilon Durable Barrier Cream
NDC Package 17518-030-03

The code 17518-030-03 identifies a specific commercial package of 12 tube in 1 case / .00126 l in 1 tube 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.

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.

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.

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 17518003003. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.