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NDC Package 65649-651-03 Uceris

Budesonide Aerosol, Foam Rectal - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    2. Frequently Asked Questions

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:
65649-651-03
Package Description:
2 CANISTER in 1 CARTON / 1 AEROSOL, FOAM in 1 CANISTER (65649-651-02)
Product Code:
65649-651
Proprietary Name:
Uceris
Non-Proprietary Name:
Budesonide
Substance Name:
Budesonide
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat symptoms of a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis). It works by reducing swelling (inflammation). Budesonide belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. Budesonide does not cure ulcerative colitis, but it may help relieve symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloody stools. Using this medication as a foam allows it to work directly on the bowel and rectum.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
65649065103
Billing Unit:
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1596778 - UCERIS 2 MG/ACTUAT Rectal Foam, 14 ACTUAT
  • RxCUI: 1596778 - 14 ACTUAT budesonide 2 MG/ACTUAT Rectal Foam [Uceris]
  • RxCUI: 1596778 - Uceris 2 MG/ACTUAT Rectal Foam, 14 ACTUAT
  • RxCUI: 1596779 - budesonide 2 MG/ACTUAT Rectal Foam, 14 ACTUAT
  • RxCUI: 1596779 - 14 ACTUAT budesonide 2 MG/ACTUAT Rectal Foam
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Aerosol, Foam - A dosage form containing one or more active ingredients, surfactants, aqueous or nonaqueous liquids, and the propellants; if the propellant is in the internal (discontinuous) phase (i.e., of the oil-in-water type), a stable foam is discharged, and if the propellant is in the external (continuous) phase (i.e., of the water-in-oil type), a spray or a quick-breaking foam is discharged.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Rectal - Administration to the rectum.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • BUDESONIDE 28 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Corticosteroid - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA205613
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    12-01-2014
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 65649-651-03?

    The NDC Packaged Code 65649-651-03 is assigned to a package of 2 canister in 1 carton / 1 aerosol, foam in 1 canister (65649-651-02) of Uceris, a human prescription drug labeled by Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The product's dosage form is aerosol, foam and is administered via rectal form.

    Is NDC 65649-651 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Uceris with product code 65649-651 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on December 01, 2014 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 65649-651-03?

    The contents of this package are billed per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 65649-651-03?

    The 11-digit format is 65649065103. 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
    5-3-265649-651-035-4-265649-0651-03