0.9 Percent Saline Solution Liquid
NDC Package 85602-101-02

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

Package Information

0.9 Percent Saline Solution (sodium chloride) liquids is a medication used to treat dryness inside the nose (nasal passages). This formulation utilizes a liquid delivery system. Marketed by Empire Groups Llc, this product is identified by NDC 85602-101.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
85602-101-02
Package Description
30 BOTTLE in 1 BOX / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE (85602-101-01)
Product Code
85602-101
11-Digit Billing Format
85602010102

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
0.9 Percent Saline Solution
Non-Proprietary Name
Sodium Chloride
Substance Name
Sodium Chloride
Dosage Form
Liquid - A dosage form consisting of a pure chemical in its liquid1 state. This dosage form term should not be applied to solutions.
Administration Route
Nasal - Administration to the nose; administered by way of the nose.
Active Ingredient(s)
SODIUM CHLORIDE 9 mg/mL
Usage Information
This product is used to treat dryness inside the nose (nasal passages). It helps add moisture inside the nose to dissolve and soften thick or crusty mucus. In babies and young children with stuffy noses who cannot blow their noses, using this product helps to make the mucus easier to remove with a nasal bulb syringe. This helps relieve stuffiness and makes breathing easier. This product contains a purified gentle salt solution (also called saline or sodium chloride solution). It does not contain any medication.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Empire Groups Llc
Product Type
Human Otc 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
04-30-2025
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 85602-101-02 identifies a specific commercial package of 30 bottle in 1 box / 5 ml in 1 bottle (85602-101-01) of 0.9 Percent Saline Solution, a human over the counter drug labeled by Empire Groups Llc. This liquid is formulated for nasal use and contains sodium chloride 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 Empire Groups Llc on April 30, 2025. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This product is used to treat dryness inside the nose (nasal passages). It helps add moisture inside the nose to dissolve and soften thick or crusty mucus. In babies and young children with stuffy noses who cannot blow their noses, using this product helps to make the mucus easier to remove with a nasal bulb syringe. This helps relieve stuffiness and makes breathing easier. This product contains a purified gentle salt solution (also called saline or sodium chloride solution). It does not contain any medication.

How is this Empire Groups Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 85602010102. 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)
85602-101-02
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
85602-0101-02

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