Curist Hemorrhoid Fissure Relief Cream
NDC Package 72559-037-08

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

Package Information

Curist Hemorrhoid Fissure Relief (lidocaine) cream is a medication used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). This formulation utilizes a cream delivery system. Marketed by Little Pharma, Inc, this product is identified by NDC 72559-037 and is authorized under FDA application M015.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
72559-037-08
Package Description
170 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
72559-037
11-Digit Billing Format
72559003708
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 2642220 - glycerin 14.4 % / lidocaine 5 % / phenylephrine HCl 0.25 % / white petrolatum 15 % Rectal Cream
  • RxCUI: 2642220 - glycerin 144 MG/ML / lidocaine 50 MG/ML / petrolatum 150 MG/ML / phenylephrine hydrochloride 2.5 MG/ML Rectal Cream

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Curist Hemorrhoid Fissure Relief
Non-Proprietary Name
Lidocaine
Substance Name
Glycerin; Lidocaine; Petrolatum; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
Dosage Form
Cream - An emulsion, semisolid3 dosage form, usually containing > 20% water and volatiles5 and/or < 50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle. This dosage form is generally for external application to the skin or mucous membranes.
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)
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus). Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Little Pharma, Inc
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M015
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
05-01-2025
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 72559-037-08 identifies a specific commercial package of 170 g in 1 tube of Curist Hemorrhoid Fissure Relief, a human over the counter drug labeled by Little Pharma, Inc. This cream is formulated for topical use and contains glycerin; lidocaine; petrolatum; phenylephrine hydrochloride 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 Little Pharma, Inc on May 01, 2025. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus). Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch.

How is this Little Pharma, Inc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 72559003708. 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)
72559-037-08
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
72559-0037-08

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