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NDC Package 71205-560-15 Gentamicin Sulfate

Ointment Topical - 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:
71205-560-15
Package Description:
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 15 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code:
71205-560
Proprietary Name:
Gentamicin Sulfate
Non-Proprietary Name:
Gentamicin Sulfate
Substance Name:
Gentamicin Sulfate
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat bacterial infections (such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis) of the eye and the skin around the eyes (such as eyelids). It is also used to prevent infection after eye injury or surgery. It belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. Gentamicin works by killing the bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
71205056015
Billing Unit:
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
15 GM
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 310465 - gentamicin sulfate 0.1 % Topical Ointment
  • RxCUI: 310465 - gentamicin 0.001 MG/MG Topical Ointment
  • RxCUI: 310465 - gentamicin (as gentamicin sulfate) 0.1 % Topical Ointment
  • RxCUI: 310465 - gentamicin sulfate 0.001 MG/MG Topical Ointment
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Proficient Rx Lp
    Dosage Form:
    Ointment - A semisolid3 dosage form, usually containing <20% water and volatiles5 and >50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle. This dosage form is generally for external application to the skin or mucous membranes.
    Administration Route(s):
  • 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):
  • GENTAMICIN SULFATE 1 mg/g
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Aminoglycoside Antibacterial - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Aminoglycosides - [CS]
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA064054
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    11-28-2014
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 71205-560-15?

    The NDC Packaged Code 71205-560-15 is assigned to a package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 15 g in 1 tube of Gentamicin Sulfate, a human prescription drug labeled by Proficient Rx Lp. The product's dosage form is ointment and is administered via topical form.This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 15 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 71205-560 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Gentamicin Sulfate with product code 71205-560 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Proficient Rx Lp on November 28, 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 71205-560-15?

    The contents of this package are billed per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight. The calculated billable units for this package is 15.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 71205-560-15?

    The 11-digit format is 71205056015. 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
    5-3-271205-560-155-4-271205-0560-15