Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride And Zinc Acetate Cream
NDC Package 51672-2089-2

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

Package Information

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride And Zinc Acetate cream is do not use more often than directedadults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times dailychildren under 2 years of age: ask a doctor. This formulation utilizes a cream delivery system. Marketed by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 51672-2089 and is authorized under FDA application M017.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
51672-2089-2
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 28.4 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
51672-2089
11-Digit Billing Format
51672208902
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
28.4 GM
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 1087026 - diphenhydrAMINE HCl 2 % / zinc acetate 0.1 % Topical Cream
  • RxCUI: 1087026 - diphenhydramine hydrochloride 20 MG/ML / zinc acetate 1 MG/ML Topical Cream
  • RxCUI: 1087026 - diphenhydramine hydrochloride 2 % / zinc acetate 0.1 % Topical Cream

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride And Zinc Acetate
Non-Proprietary Name
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride And Zinc Acetate
Substance Name
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride; Zinc Acetate
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
Do not use more often than directedadults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times dailychildren under 2 years of age: ask a doctor

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M017
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
09-20-2005
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 51672-2089-2 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 28.4 g in 1 tube of Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride And Zinc Acetate, a human over the counter drug labeled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.. This cream is formulated for topical use and contains diphenhydramine hydrochloride; zinc acetate 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 Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. on September 20, 2005. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 51672208902. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 28.4 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 (5-4-1)
51672-2089-2
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
51672-2089-02

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