Burts Bees Rapid Rescue Cold Sore Treatment Ointment
NDC Package 26052-489-01

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Burts Bees Rapid Rescue Cold Sore Treatment (camphor, glycerin) ointment is wash hands before and after applyingsqueeze tube to dispense and gently smooth onto affected area.Adults  & children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area up to 4 times daily.Children between 2-12 years of age:Apply under adult supervisionChildren under 2 years of age: Do not use. This formulation utilizes a ointment delivery system. Marketed by Burts Bees, this product is identified by NDC 26052-489 and is authorized under FDA application M016.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
26052-489-01
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 BLISTER PACK / 1.98 g in 1 TUBE (26052-489-00)
Product Code
26052-489
11-Digit Billing Format
26052048901
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 2699129 - camphor 0.25 % / glycerin 22.25 % Topical Ointment
  • RxCUI: 2699129 - camphor 0.0025 MG/MG / glycerin 0.223 MG/MG Topical Ointment
  • RxCUI: 2699129 - camphor 0.25 % / glycerin 22.3 % Topical Ointment

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Burts Bees Rapid Rescue Cold Sore Treatment
Non-Proprietary Name
Camphor, Glycerin
Substance Name
Camphor (natural); Glycerin
Dosage Form
Ointment - A semisolid3 dosage form, usually containing <20% water and volatiles5 and >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)
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Wash hands before and after applyingsqueeze tube to dispense and gently smooth onto affected area.Adults  & children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area up to 4 times daily.Children between 2-12 years of age:Apply under adult supervisionChildren under 2 years of age: Do not use.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Burts Bees
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M016
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
06-21-2021
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 26052-489-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 blister pack / 1.98 g in 1 tube (26052-489-00) of Burts Bees Rapid Rescue Cold Sore Treatment, a human over the counter drug labeled by Burts Bees. This ointment is formulated for topical use and contains camphor (natural); glycerin 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 Burts Bees on June 21, 2021. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Burts Bees product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 26052048901. 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)
26052-489-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
26052-0489-01

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