NDC Package 57896-758-16 Gericare Sorbitol Solution

Sorbitol Liquid Rectal - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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NDC Package Code:

57896-758-16

Package Description:

473 mL in 1 BOTTLE

Product Code:

57896-758

Proprietary Name:

Gericare Sorbitol Solution

Non-Proprietary Name:

Sorbitol

Substance Name:

Sorbitol

Usage Information:

Usesreleieves occasional constipation and irregularitygenerally produces bowel movement in 1/4 to 1 hour when used rectallyas a pharmaceutical aide (sweetner)for other uses, ask your doctor

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

57896075816

Billing Unit:

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

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

473 ML

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

RxCUI: 1301959 - sorbitol 70 % Rectal Solution

RxCUI: 1301959 - sorbitol 700 MG/ML Rectal Solution

Product Type:

Human Otc Drug

Labeler Name:

Geri-care Pharmaceuticals, Corp

Dosage Form:

Liquid - A dosage form consisting of a pure chemical in its liquid1 state. This dosage form term should not be applied to solutions.

Administration Route(s):

Rectal - Administration to the rectum.

Active Ingredient(s):

SORBITOL 70 mg/100mL

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

part334

Marketing Category:

OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL - A product marketed pursuant to an Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug Monograph that is not final.

Start Marketing Date:

01-01-2020

Listing Expiration Date:

12-31-2024

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

57896 - Geri-care Pharmaceuticals, Corp
- 57896-758 - Gericare Sorbitol Solution
  - 57896-758-16 - 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 57896-758-16?

The NDC Packaged Code 57896-758-16 is assigned to a package of 473 ml in 1 bottle of Gericare Sorbitol Solution, a human over the counter drug labeled by Geri-care Pharmaceuticals, Corp. The product's dosage form is liquid and is administered via rectal form.This product is billed per "ML" milliliter and contains an estimated amount of 473 billable units per package.

Is NDC 57896-758 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Gericare Sorbitol Solution with product code 57896-758 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Geri-care Pharmaceuticals, Corp on January 01, 2020 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 57896-758-16?

The contents of this package are billed per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume. The calculated billable units for this package is 473.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 57896-758-16?

The 11-digit format is 57896075816. 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	57896-758-16	5-4-2	57896-0758-16

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