NDC Package 53217-229-01 Gentamicin Sulfate

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This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:

53217-229-01

Package Description:

1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER

Product Code:

53217-229

Proprietary Name:

Gentamicin Sulfate

Usage Information:

This medication is used to treat bacterial infections (such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis) of the eye and the skin around the eyes (such as eyelids). It is also used to prevent infection after eye injury or surgery. It belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. Gentamicin works by killing the bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

53217022901

Billing Unit:

ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

RxCUI: 310467 - gentamicin sulfate 0.3 % Ophthalmic Solution

RxCUI: 310467 - gentamicin 3 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution

RxCUI: 310467 - gentamicin (as gentamicin sulfate) 0.3 % Ophthalmic Solution

RxCUI: 310467 - gentamicin sulfate 3 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution

Labeler Name:

Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc

Sample Package:

Start Marketing Date:

12-13-2006

Listing Expiration Date:

12-31-2019

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

53217 - Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc
- 53217-229 - Gentamicin Sulfate
  - 53217-229-01 - 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 53217-229-01?

The NDC Packaged Code 53217-229-01 is assigned to a package of 1 bottle, dropper in 1 carton / 5 ml in 1 bottle, dropper of Gentamicin Sulfate, labeled by Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 53217-229 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Gentamicin Sulfate with product code 53217-229 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc on December 13, 2006 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2019 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 53217-229-01?

The contents of this package are billed per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 53217-229-01?

The 11-digit format is 53217022901. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.

This package code is originally configured in a 5-3-2 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:

10-Digit Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
5-3-2	53217-229-01	5-4-2	53217-0229-01

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