Equate Orasol Gel
NDC Package 79903-966-09

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

Package Information

Equate Orasol (20% benzocaine) gel is do not use tube if it is cut prior to openingcut open tip of tube on score markuse your fingertip or cotton applicator to apply a small pea-size amount of Oral Pain Relief Gelapply to affected area up to four times daily or as directed by a dentist or physicianAdults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected areaChildren under 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of this productChildren under 2 years of age: Consult a doctor. This formulation utilizes a gel delivery system. Marketed by Wal-mart Stores Inc., this product is identified by NDC 79903-966 and is authorized under FDA application M022.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
79903-966-09
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 9.35 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
79903-966
11-Digit Billing Format
79903096609
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Equate Orasol
Non-Proprietary Name
20% Benzocaine
Substance Name
Benzocaine
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
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Active Ingredient(s)
BENZOCAINE 200 mg/g
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Do not use tube if it is cut prior to openingcut open tip of tube on score markuse your fingertip or cotton applicator to apply a small pea-size amount of Oral Pain Relief Gelapply to affected area up to four times daily or as directed by a dentist or physicianAdults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected areaChildren under 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of this productChildren under 2 years of age: Consult a doctor

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Wal-mart Stores Inc.
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M022
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
04-30-2024
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
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 79903-966-09 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 9.35 g in 1 tube of Equate Orasol, a human over the counter drug labeled by Wal-mart Stores Inc.. This gel is formulated for oral use and contains benzocaine 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 Wal-mart Stores Inc. on April 30, 2024. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

How is this Wal-mart Stores Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 79903096609. 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)
79903-966-09
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
79903-0966-09

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