Salicylic Acid 6% Gel
NDC Package 71085-073-60

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Salicylic Acid 6% Gel (salicylic acid) gel is a medication used on the skin to treat common skin and foot (plantar) warts. This formulation utilizes a gel delivery system. Marketed by Ipg Pharmaceuticals, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 71085-073.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
71085-073-60
Package Description
1 BOTTLE, DISPENSING in 1 CARTON / 60 g in 1 BOTTLE, DISPENSING
Product Code
71085-073
11-Digit Billing Format
71085007360
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
60 GM
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Salicylic Acid 6% Gel
Non-Proprietary Name
Salicylic Acid
Substance Name
Salicylic Acid
Dosage Form
Gel - A semisolid3 dosage form that contains a gelling agent to provide stiffness to a solution or a colloidal dispersion.4 A gel may contain suspended particles.
Administration Route
Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.
Active Ingredient(s)
SALICYLIC ACID 6 g/100g
Usage Information
This medication is used on the skin to treat common skin and foot (plantar) warts. Salicylic acid helps cause the wart to gradually peel off. This medication is also used to help remove corns and calluses. This product should not be used on the face or on moles, birthmarks, warts with hair growing from them, or genital/anal warts. Salicylic acid is a keratolytic. It belongs to the same class of drugs as aspirin (salicylates). It works by increasing the amount of moisture in the skin and dissolving the substance that causes the skin cells to stick together. This makes it easier to shed the skin cells. Warts are caused by a virus. Salicylic acid does not affect the virus.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Ipg Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
Marketing Category
UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER - An unapproved drug product in a marketing category that is not reflected on a particular list.
Start Marketing Date
01-14-2025
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 71085-073-60 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 bottle, dispensing in 1 carton / 60 g in 1 bottle, dispensing of Salicylic Acid 6% Gel, a human prescription drug labeled by Ipg Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 60 billable units per package. This gel is formulated for topical use and contains salicylic acid 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 Ipg Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on January 14, 2025. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is used on the skin to treat common skin and foot (plantar) warts. Salicylic acid helps cause the wart to gradually peel off. This medication is also used to help remove corns and calluses. This product should not be used on the face or on moles, birthmarks, warts with hair growing from them, or genital/anal warts. Salicylic acid is a keratolytic. It belongs to the same class of drugs as aspirin (salicylates). It works by increasing the amount of moisture in the skin and dissolving the substance that causes the skin cells to stick together. This makes it easier to shed the skin cells. Warts are caused by a virus. Salicylic acid does not affect the virus.

How is this Ipg Pharmaceuticals, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 71085007360. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 60 total billable units per package. 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)
71085-073-60
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
71085-0073-60

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