Selenium Sulfide Powder
NDC Package 43241-0001-1

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

Package Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

Selenium Sulfide powders is a medication used to treat dandruff and a certain scalp infection (seborrheic dermatitis). This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Eskay Speciality Chemicals, this product is identified by NDC 43241-0001.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
43241-0001-1
Package Description
25 kg in 1 DRUM
Product Code
43241-0001
11-Digit Billing Format
43241000101

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Selenium Sulfide
Non-Proprietary Name
Selenium Sulfide
Substance Name
Selenium Sulfide
Dosage Form
Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
Active Ingredient(s)
SELENIUM SULFIDE 1 kg/kg
Usage Information
This medication is used to treat dandruff and a certain scalp infection (seborrheic dermatitis). It reduces itching, flaking, irritation, and redness of the scalp. Selenium sulfide is also used for a condition that causes discoloration of the skin (tinea versicolor). This medication belongs to a class of medications called anti-infectives. It works by slowing the growth of the yeast that causes the infection.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Eskay Speciality Chemicals
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
Marketing Category
BULK INGREDIENT - A category specifying that a product is marketed as a bulk ingredient.
Start Marketing Date
12-23-2019
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 43241-0001-1 identifies a specific commercial package of 25 kg in 1 drum of Selenium Sulfide (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Eskay Speciality Chemicals. This powder is formulated for use and contains selenium sulfide 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 Eskay Speciality Chemicals on December 23, 2019. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used to treat dandruff and a certain scalp infection (seborrheic dermatitis). It reduces itching, flaking, irritation, and redness of the scalp. Selenium sulfide is also used for a condition that causes discoloration of the skin (tinea versicolor). This medication belongs to a class of medications called anti-infectives. It works by slowing the growth of the yeast that causes the infection.

How is this Eskay Speciality Chemicals product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 43241000101. 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 (5-4-1)
43241-0001-1
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
43241-0001-01

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