Gentamicin Sulfate
NDC Package 54868-6745-2

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

Package Information

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

Gentamicin Sulfate is a medication used to treat bacterial infections (such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis) of the eye and the skin around the eyes (such as eyelids). Marketed by Physicians Total Care, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 54868-6745 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA064048.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
54868-6745-2
Package Description
1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON / 15 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER
Product Code
54868-6745
11-Digit Billing Format
54868674502
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Gentamicin Sulfate
Dosage Form
-
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.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
FDA Application #
ANDA064048
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
09-17-1993
Listing Expiration
12-31-2017
Exclude Flag
I
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 (54868-6745). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

54868-6745-1
1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 54868-6745-2 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 bottle, dropper in 1 carton / 15 ml in 1 bottle, dropper of Gentamicin Sulfate, labeled by Physicians Total Care, Inc.. 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 September 17, 1993. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

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.

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: 54868674502. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. 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)
54868-6745-2
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
54868-6745-02

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