NDC Package 68788-7516-3 Oxymethazoline Hcl

Spray Nasal - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
68788-7516-3
Package Description:
1 BOTTLE, SPRAY in 1 CARTON / 1 SPRAY in 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Oxymethazoline Hcl
Non-Proprietary Name:
Oxymethazoline Hcl
Substance Name:
Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride
Usage Information:
Adults and children 6 to under 12 years of age (with adult supervision): 2 or 3 sprays in each nostril. Not more often than every 10-12 hours. Do not exceed 2 doeses in 24 hours. children under 6 years of age: ask a doctor. Instructions for use: Shake well before use. to open, rotate cap to align the marks. Squeeze cap on toh sides in a counter-clockwise turn and pull to remove. To spray, hold bottles with thumb at base and nozzle between first and second fingers. Without tilting the head, insert nozzle into nostril. Fully depress rim with a firm even stroke and sniff deeply. Wipe nozzle clean after use and snap cap back onto bottle.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
68788751603
Product Type:
Human Otc Drug
Labeler Name:
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Dosage Form:
Spray - A liquid minutely divided as by a jet of air or steam.
Administration Route(s):
  • Nasal - Administration to the nose; administered by way of the nose.
  • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    part341
    Marketing Category:
    OTC MONOGRAPH FINAL - A product marketed pursuant to a final Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug Monograph.
    Start Marketing Date:
    02-11-2020
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68788-7516-3?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68788-7516-3 is assigned to a package of 1 bottle, spray in 1 carton / 1 spray in 1 bottle, spray of Oxymethazoline Hcl, a human over the counter drug labeled by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The product's dosage form is spray and is administered via nasal form.

    Is NDC 68788-7516 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Oxymethazoline Hcl with product code 68788-7516 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. on February 11, 2020 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 11-digit format for NDC 68788-7516-3?

    The 11-digit format is 68788751603. 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 5-4-1 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
    5-4-168788-7516-35-4-268788-7516-03