Lidocaine And Prilocaine Cream
NDC Package 62332-582-04

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

Package Information

Lidocaine And Prilocaine cream is (a eutectic mixture of lidocaine 2.5% and prilocaine 2.5%) is indicated as a topical anesthetic for use on:-   normal intact skin for local analgesia.-   genital mucous membranes for superficial minor surgery and as pretreatment for infiltration anesthesia.Lidocaine and prilocaine cream is not recommended in any clinical situation when penetration or migration beyond the tympanic membrane into the middle ear is possible because of the ototoxic effects observed in animal studies (see WARNINGS). This formulation utilizes a cream delivery system. Marketed by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc., this product is identified by NDC 62332-582 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA213923.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
62332-582-04
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 5 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
62332-582
11-Digit Billing Format
62332058204
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
5 GM
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 197877 - lidocaine 2.5 % / prilocaine 2.5 % Topical Cream
  • RxCUI: 197877 - lidocaine 25 MG/ML / prilocaine 25 MG/ML Topical Cream

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Lidocaine And Prilocaine
Non-Proprietary Name
Lidocaine And Prilocaine
Substance Name
Lidocaine; Prilocaine
Dosage Form
Cream - An emulsion, semisolid3 dosage form, usually containing > 20% water and volatiles5 and/or < 50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle. This dosage form is generally for external application to the skin or mucous membranes.
Administration Route
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)
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Lidocaine and prilocaine cream (a eutectic mixture of lidocaine 2.5% and prilocaine 2.5%) is indicated as a topical anesthetic for use on:-   normal intact skin for local analgesia.-   genital mucous membranes for superficial minor surgery and as pretreatment for infiltration anesthesia.Lidocaine and prilocaine cream is not recommended in any clinical situation when penetration or migration beyond the tympanic membrane into the middle ear is possible because of the ototoxic effects observed in animal studies (see WARNINGS).

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
ANDA213923
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
04-12-2022
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (62332-582). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

62332-582-31
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 30 g in 1 TUBE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 62332-582-04 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 5 g in 1 tube of Lidocaine And Prilocaine, a human prescription drug labeled by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.. This cream is formulated for topical use and contains lidocaine; prilocaine as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. on April 12, 2022. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 62332058204. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 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 (5-3-2)
62332-582-04
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
62332-0582-04

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