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NDC Package 17856-2002-5 Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Rinse Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
17856-2002-5
Package Description:
30 mL in 1 CUP
Product Code:
17856-2002
Proprietary Name:
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Non-Proprietary Name:
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Substance 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:
17856200205
Billing Unit:
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
30 ML
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
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Atlantic Biologicals Corp.
    Dosage Form:
    Rinse - A liquid used to cleanse by flushing.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 1.2 mg/mL
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Decreased Cell Wall Integrity - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA077789
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    06-01-2010
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    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
    17856-2002-440 SYRINGE in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE / 15 mL in 1 SYRINGE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 17856-2002-5?

    The NDC Packaged Code 17856-2002-5 is assigned to a package of 30 ml in 1 cup of Chlorhexidine Gluconate, a human prescription drug labeled by Atlantic Biologicals Corp.. The product's dosage form is rinse and is administered via oral form.This product is billed per "ML" milliliter and contains an estimated amount of 30 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 17856-2002 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Chlorhexidine Gluconate with product code 17856-2002 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Atlantic Biologicals Corp. on June 01, 2010 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 17856-2002-5?

    The contents of this package are billed per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume. The calculated billable units for this package is 30.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 17856-2002-5?

    The 11-digit format is 17856200205. 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
    5-4-117856-2002-55-4-217856-2002-05