NDC Package 59898-800-36 Hydrocortisone

Anti-itch Cream Ointment Topical - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
59898-800-36
Package Description:
.9 g in 1 PACKET
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Hydrocortisone
Non-Proprietary Name:
Anti-itch Cream
Substance Name:
Hydrocortisone Acetate
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (e.g., insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching). Hydrocortisone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a mild corticosteroid.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
59898080036
Product Type:
Human Otc Drug
Labeler Name:
Water-jel Technologies
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:
    M017
    Marketing Category:
    OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
    Start Marketing Date:
    04-30-2010
    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
    59898-800-011728 PACKET in 1 CARTON / .9 g in 1 PACKET
    59898-800-02144 PACKET in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE / .9 g in 1 PACKET
    59898-800-0325 PACKET in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE / .9 g in 1 PACKET
    59898-800-3228 g in 1 TUBE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 59898-800-36?

    The NDC Packaged Code 59898-800-36 is assigned to a package of .9 g in 1 packet of Hydrocortisone, a human over the counter drug labeled by Water-jel Technologies. The product's dosage form is ointment and is administered via topical form.

    Is NDC 59898-800 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Hydrocortisone with product code 59898-800 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Water-jel Technologies on April 30, 2010 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 59898-800-36?

    The 11-digit format is 59898080036. 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
    5-3-259898-800-365-4-259898-0800-36