Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Lubricant Solution/ Drops
NDC Package 42494-448-05

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

Package Information

This product is approaching its end of marketing date. An upcoming end of marketing date means the product has been delisted but will remain in the NDC database until the end of marketing date is reached. In most cases, the FDA advises firms to use the expiration date of the last lot produced as the end marketing date, reflecting the possibility that the product may still be available even after manufacturing has stopped.

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Lubricant (carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified) solution/ dropses is shake well before use.Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed. This formulation utilizes a solution/ drops delivery system. Marketed by Cameron Pharmaceuticals, this product is identified by NDC 42494-448 and is authorized under FDA application M018.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
42494-448-05
Package Description
2 BOTTLE, DISPENSING in 1 CARTON / 15 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DISPENSING
Product Code
42494-448
11-Digit Billing Format
42494044805
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 1188426 - carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5 % Ophthalmic Solution
  • RxCUI: 1188426 - carboxymethylcellulose sodium 5 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution
  • RxCUI: 1188426 - carboxymethylcellulose sodium 0.5 GM per 100 ML Ophthalmic Solution

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Lubricant
Non-Proprietary Name
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Unspecified
Substance Name
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Unspecified
Dosage Form
Solution/ Drops - A solution which is usually administered in a drop-wise fashion.
Administration Route
Ophthalmic - Administration to the external eye.
Active Ingredient(s)
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED 5 mg/mL
Usage Information
Shake well before use.Instill 1 or 2 drops in the affected eye(s) as needed.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Cameron Pharmaceuticals
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M018
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
10-18-2024
End Marketing Date
08-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 42494-448-05 identifies a specific commercial package of 2 bottle, dispensing in 1 carton / 15 ml in 1 bottle, dispensing of Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Lubricant, a human over the counter drug labeled by Cameron Pharmaceuticals. This solution/ drops is formulated for ophthalmic use and contains carboxymethylcellulose sodium, unspecified 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 Cameron Pharmaceuticals on October 18, 2024.

How is this Cameron Pharmaceuticals product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 42494044805. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. 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)
42494-448-05
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
42494-0448-05

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