Eye Wash Liquid
NDC Package 68599-1981-4

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

Package Information

Eye Wash (purified water) liquids is for external use onlyDo not use • if you experience any open wounds in or near the eyes and get medical help right away • if solution changes color or becomes cloudy When using this product • to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface • do not reuse • once opened, discard. This formulation utilizes a liquid delivery system. Marketed by Mckesson, this product is identified by NDC 68599-1981 and is authorized under FDA application NDA022305.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
68599-1981-4
Package Description
118.3 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DISPENSING
Product Code
68599-1981
11-Digit Billing Format
68599198104
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Eye Wash
Non-Proprietary Name
Purified Water
Substance Name
Water
Dosage Form
Liquid - A dosage form consisting of a pure chemical in its liquid1 state. This dosage form term should not be applied to solutions.
Administration Route
Irrigation - Administration to bathe or flush open wounds or body cavities.
Active Ingredient(s)
WATER 98.3 mL/100mL
Usage Information
For external use onlyDo not use • if you experience any open wounds in or near the eyes and get medical help right away • if solution changes color or becomes cloudy When using this product • to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface • do not reuse • once opened, discard

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Mckesson
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
NDA022305
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
04-01-2021
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
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 (68599-1981). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

68599-1981-1
29.6 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DISPENSING

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 68599-1981-4 identifies a specific commercial package of 118.3 ml in 1 bottle, dispensing of Eye Wash, a human over the counter drug labeled by Mckesson. This liquid is formulated for irrigation use and contains water 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 Mckesson on April 01, 2021. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Mckesson product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 68599198104. 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 (5-4-1)
68599-1981-4
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
68599-1981-04

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