Care One Paste, Dentifrice
NDC Package 41520-415-09

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

Package Information

Care One (fluoride) pastes is adults and children 12 years of age and older: Apply at least a 1-inch strip of product onto a soft bristle toothbrush. This formulation utilizes a paste, dentifrice delivery system. Marketed by American Sales, this product is identified by NDC 41520-415 and is authorized under FDA application M022.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
41520-415-09
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 113 g in 1 TUBE (41520-415-02)
Product Code
41520-415
11-Digit Billing Format
41520041509
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 1038929 - potassium nitrate 5 % / sodium fluoride 0.24 % Toothpaste
  • RxCUI: 1038929 - potassium nitrate 0.05 MG/MG / sodium fluoride 0.0024 MG/MG Toothpaste
  • RxCUI: 1038929 - K+ nitrate 0.05 MG/MG / Sodium Fluoride 0.0024 MG/MG Toothpaste
  • RxCUI: 1038929 - Pot nitrate 0.05 MG/MG / Sodium Fluoride 0.0024 MG/MG Toothpaste
  • RxCUI: 1038929 - potassium nitrate 5 % / sodium fluoride 0.24 % (fluoride ion 0.14 % ) Toothpaste

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Care One Maximum Strength
Non-Proprietary Name
Fluoride
Substance Name
Potassium Nitrate; Sodium Fluoride
Dosage Form
Paste, Dentifrice - A paste formulation intended to clean and/or polish the teeth, and which may contain certain additional agents.
Administration Route
Dental - Administration to a tooth or teeth.
Active Ingredient(s)
Usage Information
Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Apply at least a 1-inch strip of product onto a soft bristle toothbrush. Brush teeth thoroughly for at least one minute, preferably after each meal or at least twice a day (morning and evening) or as recommended by a dentist or physican. Make sure to brush all sensitive areas of the teeth.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
American Sales
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M022
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
01-20-2011
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
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 41520-415-09 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 113 g in 1 tube (41520-415-02) of Care One Maximum Strength, a human over the counter drug labeled by American Sales. This paste, dentifrice is formulated for dental use and contains potassium nitrate; sodium fluoride 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 American Sales on January 20, 2011. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

How is this American Sales product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 41520041509. 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)
41520-415-09
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
41520-0415-09

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