Neomycin And Polymyxin B Sulfates And Dexamethasone
NDC Package 54868-1192-1

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

Package Information

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

Neomycin And Polymyxin B Sulfates And Dexamethasone is for steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where bacterial infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists.Ocular steroids are indicated in inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe where the inherent risk of steroid use in certain cases of infective conjunctivitides is accepted to obtain a diminution in edema and inflammation. Marketed by Physicians Total Care, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 54868-1192 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA064063.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
54868-1192-1
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 3.5 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
54868-1192
11-Digit Billing Format
54868119201
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
3.5 GM
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 309679 - dexAMETHasone 1 MG / neomycin sulfate 3.5 MG / polymyxin B sulfate 10,000 UNT per GM Ophthalmic Ointment
  • RxCUI: 309679 - dexamethasone 0.001 MG/MG / neomycin 0.0035 MG/MG / polymyxin B 10 UNT/MG Ophthalmic Ointment
  • RxCUI: 309679 - dexamethasone 0.1 % / neomycin (as neomycin sulfate) 0.35 % / polymyxin B (as polymyxin B sulfate) 10 UNT/MG Ophthalmic Ointment

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Neomycin And Polymyxin B Sulfates And Dexamethasone
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
For steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where bacterial infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists.Ocular steroids are indicated in inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe where the inherent risk of steroid use in certain cases of infective conjunctivitides is accepted to obtain a diminution in edema and inflammation. They are also indicated in chronic anterior uveitis and corneal injury from chemical radiation or thermal burns; or penetration of foreign bodies.The use of a combination drug with an anti-infective component is indicated where the risk of infection is high or where there is an expectation that potentially dangerous numbers of bacteria will be present in the eye.The particular anti-infective drugs in this product is active against the following common bacterial eye pathogens: Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella/Enterobacter species, Neisseria species, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.This product does not provide adequate coverage against Serratia marcescens, and Streptococci, including Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
FDA Application #
ANDA064063
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
11-11-2002
Listing Expiration
12-31-2017
Exclude Flag
I
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 54868-1192-1 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 3.5 g in 1 tube of Neomycin And Polymyxin B Sulfates And Dexamethasone, labeled by Physicians Total Care, Inc.. This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 3.5 billable units per package. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Physicians Total Care, Inc. on November 11, 2002. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.

How is this Physicians Total Care, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 54868119201. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 3.5 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)
54868-1192-1
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
54868-1192-01

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