NDC Package 17856-2002-4 Chlorhexidine Gluconate

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Package Information

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:
17856-2002-4
Package Description:
40 SYRINGE in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE / 15 mL in 1 SYRINGE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Usage Information:
This medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums. Chlorhexidine belongs to a class of drugs known as antimicrobials. It works by decreasing the amount of bacteria in the mouth, helping to reduce swelling and redness of the gums and bleeding when you brush.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
17856200204
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 834127 - chlorhexidine gluconate 0.12 % Oral Rinse
  • RxCUI: 834127 - chlorhexidine gluconate 1.2 MG/ML Mouthwash
  • RxCUI: 834127 - chlorhexidine gluconate 0.12 % Mouthwash
  • Labeler Name:
    Atlantic Biologicals Corps
    Sample Package:
    No
    Start Marketing Date:
    06-01-2010
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2021
    Exclude Flag:
    I
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    17856-2002-315 mL in 1 CUP
    17856-2002-530 mL in 1 CUP

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 17856-2002-4?

    The NDC Packaged Code 17856-2002-4 is assigned to a package of 40 syringe in 1 box, unit-dose / 15 ml in 1 syringe of Chlorhexidine Gluconate, labeled by Atlantic Biologicals Corps. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

    Is NDC 17856-2002 included in the NDC Directory?

    No, Chlorhexidine Gluconate with product code 17856-2002 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Atlantic Biologicals Corps on June 01, 2010 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2021 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 17856-2002-4?

    The 11-digit format is 17856200204. 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 5-4-1 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 Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    5-4-117856-2002-45-4-217856-2002-04