Nix
NDC Package 63736-024-03

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

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

Nix is inspectall household members should be checked by another person for lice and/or nits (eggs)use a magnifying glass in bright light to help you see the lice and nits (eggs)use a tool, such as a comb or two unsharpened pencils to lift and part the hairlook for tiny nits near the scalp, beginning at the back of the neck and behind the earssmall sections of hair (1-2 inches wide) should be examined at a timeunlike dandruff, nits stick to the hair. Marketed by Insight Pharmaceuticals, this product is identified by NDC 63736-024 and is authorized under FDA application NDA019918.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
63736-024-03
Package Description
1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 59 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
63736-024
11-Digit Billing Format
63736002403
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Nix
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Inspectall household members should be checked by another person for lice and/or nits (eggs)use a magnifying glass in bright light to help you see the lice and nits (eggs)use a tool, such as a comb or two unsharpened pencils to lift and part the hairlook for tiny nits near the scalp, beginning at the back of the neck and behind the earssmall sections of hair (1-2 inches wide) should be examined at a timeunlike dandruff, nits stick to the hair. Dandruff should move when lightly touched.if either lice or nits (eggs) are found, treat with Nix Creme RinseTreatwash hair with a shampoo without conditioner. Do not use a shampoo that contains a conditioner or a conditioner alone since this may decrease the activity of Nix. Rinse with water.towel dry hair so it is damp but not wetshake the bottle of Nix wellcompletely saturate the hair and scalp with Nix. Begin to apply Nix behind the ears and at the back of the neck.keep Nix out of the eyes. Protect the eyes with a washcloth or towel.leave Nix on the hair for 10 minutes, but no longerrinse with warm watertowel dry hair and comb out tanglesif live lice are seen seven days or more after the first treatment, a second treatment should be givenRemove Lice/Nitsremove nits by combing the hair with the special small tooth comb provided. Remaining nits may be removed by hand (using a throw-away glove), or cutting the nits out.use the nit comb provided and make sure the hair remains slightly damp while removing nitsif the hair dries during combing, dampen it slightly with waterpart the hair into 4 sections. Work on one section at a time. Longer hair may take more time (1-2 hours).start at the top of the head on the section you have pickedwith one hand, lift a 1-2 inch wide strand of hair. Get the teeth of the comb as close to the scalp as possible and comb with a firm, even motion away from the scalp to the end of the hair.use clips to pin back each strand of hair after you have combed out the nitsclean the comb completely as you go. Wipe the nits from the comb with a tissue and throw away the tissue in a sealed plastic bag to prevent the lice from coming back.after combing, recheck the entire head for nits and repeat combing if necessarycheck the affected head daily to remove any nits that you might have missed

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Insight Pharmaceuticals
FDA Application #
NDA019918
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
06-05-2009
Listing Expiration
12-31-2017
Exclude Flag
I
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (63736-024). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

63736-024-02
1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 59 mL in 1 BOTTLE
63736-024-04
2 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 59 mL in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 63736-024-03 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 bottle in 1 carton / 59 ml in 1 bottle of Nix, labeled by Insight Pharmaceuticals. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Insight Pharmaceuticals on June 05, 2009. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.

How is this Insight Pharmaceuticals product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 63736002403. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. 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)
63736-024-03
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
63736-0024-03

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