Ssssting Stop Gel
NDC Package 53499-6390-4

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Ssssting Stop (echinacea angustifolia, ledum palustre twig, urtica dioica) gel is purpose and Usage:Temporarily relieves the pain, itch, redness and swelling of minor insect bites and stings (ants, bees, mosquitos, wasps, etc).Soothes fever blisters and cold sores. This formulation utilizes a gel delivery system. Marketed by Schwabe North America, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 53499-6390.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
53499-6390-4
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 28 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
53499-6390
11-Digit Billing Format
53499639004

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Ssssting Stop
Non-Proprietary Name
Echinacea Angustifolia, Ledum Palustre Twig, Urtica Dioica
Substance Name
Echinacea Angustifolia; Ledum Palustre Twig; Urtica Dioica
Dosage Form
Gel - A semisolid3 dosage form that contains a gelling agent to provide stiffness to a solution or a colloidal dispersion.4 A gel may contain suspended particles.
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)
Usage Information
Purpose and Usage:Temporarily relieves the pain, itch, redness and swelling of minor insect bites and stings (ants, bees, mosquitos, wasps, etc).Soothes fever blisters and cold sores.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Schwabe North America, Inc.
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
Marketing Category
UNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC - A category specifying that a product is marketed as unapproved homeopathic product.
Start Marketing Date
07-01-2004
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (53499-6390). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

53499-6390-8
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 78 g in 1 TUBE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 53499-6390-4 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 28 g in 1 tube of Ssssting Stop, a human over the counter drug labeled by Schwabe North America, Inc.. This gel is formulated for topical use and contains echinacea angustifolia; ledum palustre twig; urtica dioica 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 Schwabe North America, Inc. on July 01, 2004. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Schwabe North America, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 53499639004. 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)
53499-6390-4
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
53499-6390-04

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