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NDC Package 63187-873-35 Gentak

Gentamicin Sulfate Ointment Ophthalmic - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
63187-873-35
Package Description:
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 3.5 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code:
63187-873
Proprietary Name:
Gentak
Non-Proprietary Name:
Gentamicin Sulfate
Substance Name:
Gentamicin Sulfate
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.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
63187087335
Billing Unit:
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
3.5 GM
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 310466 - gentamicin sulfate 0.3 % (3 MG/GM) Ophthalmic Ointment
  • RxCUI: 310466 - gentamicin 0.003 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment
  • RxCUI: 310466 - gentamicin (as gentamicin sulfate) 0.3 % Ophthalmic Ointment
  • RxCUI: 545236 - GENTAK 0.3 % (3 MG/GM) Ophthalmic Ointment
  • RxCUI: 545236 - gentamicin 0.003 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [Gentak]
Product Type:
Human Prescription Drug
Labeler Name:
Proficient Rx Lp
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):
Ophthalmic - Administration to the external eye.
Active Ingredient(s):
GENTAMICIN SULFATE 3 mg/g
Pharmacologic Class(es):
Sample Package:
No
FDA Application Number:
ANDA064093
Marketing Category:
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date:
05-08-2006
Listing Expiration Date:
12-31-2025
Exclude Flag:
N
Code Structure:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 63187-873-35?

The NDC Packaged Code 63187-873-35 is assigned to a package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 3.5 g in 1 tube of Gentak, a human prescription drug labeled by Proficient Rx Lp. The product's dosage form is ointment and is administered via ophthalmic form.This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 3.5 billable units per package.

Is NDC 63187-873 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Gentak with product code 63187-873 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Proficient Rx Lp on May 08, 2006 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 NDC billing unit for package 63187-873-35?

The contents of this package are billed per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight. The calculated billable units for this package is 3.5.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 63187-873-35?

The 11-digit format is 63187087335. 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
5-3-263187-873-355-4-263187-0873-35