NDC Package 59779-853-03 Hydrating Healing Skin Protectant

Petrolatum Ointment Ointment Topical - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
59779-853-03
Package Description:
85 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Hydrating Healing Skin Protectant
Non-Proprietary Name:
Petrolatum Ointment
Substance Name:
Petrolatum
Usage Information:
Apply as neededfor diaper rash, change wet and soiled diapers promptly, cleanse the diaper area and allow to dry.  Apply ointment liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
59779085303
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 725145 - petrolatum 41 % Topical Ointment
  • RxCUI: 725145 - petrolatum 0.41 MG/MG Topical Ointment
  • Product Type:
    Human Otc Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Cvs Pharmacy
    Dosage Form:
    Ointment - A semisolid3 dosage form, usually containing <20% water and volatiles5 and >50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle. This dosage form is generally for external application to the skin or mucous membranes.
    Administration Route(s):
  • 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):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    M016
    Marketing Category:
    OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
    Start Marketing Date:
    07-25-2016
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    59779-853-022 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 9.9 g in 1 TUBE (59779-853-01)

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 59779-853-03?

    The NDC Packaged Code 59779-853-03 is assigned to a package of 85 g in 1 tube of Hydrating Healing Skin Protectant, a human over the counter drug labeled by Cvs Pharmacy. The product's dosage form is ointment and is administered via topical form.

    Is NDC 59779-853 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Hydrating Healing Skin Protectant with product code 59779-853 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Cvs Pharmacy on July 25, 2016 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 59779-853-03?

    The 11-digit format is 59779085303. 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 Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    5-3-259779-853-035-4-259779-0853-03