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NDC Package 63868-287-25 Zinc Cold Therapy

Zinc Gluconate Tablet Oral - 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:
63868-287-25
Package Description:
25 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
63868-287
Proprietary Name:
Zinc Cold Therapy
Non-Proprietary Name:
Zinc Gluconate
Substance Name:
Zinc Gluconate
Usage Information:
•For best results, use at the first sign of a cold and continue to use as directed •adults and children 12 years of age and older:•chew one tablet at the onset of symptoms•repeat every 3 hours until symptoms are gone•to avoid minor stomach upset, do not take on an empty stomach.•do not eat or drink for 15 minutes after use. Do not eat or drink citrus fruits or juices for 30 minutes before or after use. Otherwise, drink plenty of fluids•recommended daily dose is 6 tablets for adults and 4 tablets for ages 12 through 17•Children under 12 years of age: Consult a doctor before use.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
63868028725
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
25 EA
Product Type:
Human Otc Drug
Labeler Name:
Chain Drug Manufacturing Assn
Dosage Form:
Tablet - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • ZINC GLUCONATE 1 [hp_X]/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Copper Absorption Inhibitor - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Decreased Copper Ion Absorption - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    Marketing Category:
    UNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC - A category specifying that a product is marketed as unapproved homeopathic product.
    Start Marketing Date:
    05-01-2018
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 63868-287-25?

    The NDC Packaged Code 63868-287-25 is assigned to a package of 25 tablet in 1 bottle, plastic of Zinc Cold Therapy, a human over the counter drug labeled by Chain Drug Manufacturing Assn. The product's dosage form is tablet and is administered via oral form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 25 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 63868-287 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Zinc Cold Therapy with product code 63868-287 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Chain Drug Manufacturing Assn on May 01, 2018 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 63868-287-25?

    The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 25.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 63868-287-25?

    The 11-digit format is 63868028725. 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
    5-3-263868-287-255-4-263868-0287-25