Equate Hemorrhoidal Cream
NDC Package 49035-944-24

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

Package Information

Equate Hemorrhoidal (glycerin, phenylephrine hcl, pramoxine hcl, white petrolatum) cream is •adults: when practical, cleanse the affected area by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing wipe. This formulation utilizes a cream delivery system. Marketed by Wal-mart Stores Inc, this product is identified by NDC 49035-944 and is authorized under FDA application M015.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
49035-944-24
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 51 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
49035-944
11-Digit Billing Format
49035094424
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
51 GM
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 1293649 - glycerin 14.4 % / phenylephrine HCl 0.25 % / pramoxine HCl 1 % / white petrolatum 15 % Rectal Cream
  • RxCUI: 1293649 - glycerin 144 MG/ML / petrolatum 150 MG/ML / phenylephrine hydrochloride 2.5 MG/ML / pramoxine hydrochloride 10 MG/ML Rectal Cream
  • RxCUI: 1293649 - glycerin 14.4 % / phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.25 % / pramoxine hydrochloride 1 % / white petrolatum 15 % Rectal Cream

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Equate Hemorrhoidal
Non-Proprietary Name
Glycerin, Phenylephrine Hcl, Pramoxine Hcl, White Petrolatum
Substance Name
Glycerin; Petrolatum; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride; Pramoxine Hydrochloride
Dosage Form
Cream - An emulsion, semisolid3 dosage form, usually containing > 20% water and volatiles5 and/or < 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
•adults: when practical, cleanse the affected area by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing wipe. Gently dry by patting or blotting with a tissue or a soft cloth before applying cream.•when first opening the tube, puncture foil seal with top end of cap•apply externally or in the lower portion of the anal canal only •apply externally to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement•for application in the lower anal canal: remove cover from dispensing cap. Attach dispensing cap to tube. Lubricate dispensing cap well, then gently insert dispensing cap partway into the anus.•thoroughly cleanse dispensing cap after each use and replace cover •children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Wal-mart Stores Inc
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M015
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
09-25-2007
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 49035-944-24 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 51 g in 1 tube of Equate Hemorrhoidal, a human over the counter drug labeled by Wal-mart Stores Inc. This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 51 billable units per package. This cream is formulated for topical use and contains glycerin; petrolatum; phenylephrine hydrochloride; pramoxine hydrochloride 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 Wal-mart Stores Inc on September 25, 2007. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Wal-mart Stores Inc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 49035094424. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 51 total billable units per package. 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)
49035-944-24
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
49035-0944-24

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