What is NDC 63868-493?

63868-493 is the product NDC for Quality Choice Merthiolate (benzalkonium chloride), Benzalkonium chloride 1.3 mg/mL liquid, listed with the FDA by Chain Drug Market Association. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

What drug is associated with this NDC?

Quality Choice Merthiolate (Benzalkonium Chloride).

Chain Drug Market Association, NDC labeler code 63868. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Quality Choice Merthiolate?

None: this is the only finished product listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Quality Choice Merthiolate NDC 63868-493

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)63868-493Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width63868-0493Add the package segment from the table below.

Package NDCs as listed with the FDA, and the 11-digit 5-4-2 form used on claims. The highlighted digit is the added leading zero.
Package NDC	11-digit (billing)	Package	Copy
63868-493-02	63868049302	59 mL in 1 BOTTLE (63868-493-02)Marketed from Dec 12, 2017

How the 11-digit form is made: The product segment has 3 digits, so one leading zero is added to it (5-3-2 → 5-4-2). Formatting the NDC does not by itself make it billable — the product, package and quantity must match what was dispensed or administered, and payer rules apply. Conversion rules

Product information

Brand name (proprietary): Quality Choice Merthiolate
Generic name (nonproprietary): benzalkonium chloride
Active ingredients: Benzalkonium chloride — 1.3 mg/mL
Dosage form: Liquid
Route: Topical
Labeler: Chain Drug Market AssociationNDC labeler code 63868
Product type: Over-the-counter drug
Marketing category: OTC monograph drugApplication M 003
Marketing start: Mar 25, 1998
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
Identifiers: Product ID 63868-493_0cf4bfe6-3853-e836-e063-6394a90ab8c3SPL ID 0cf4bfe6-3853-e836-e063-6394a90ab8c3SPL set ID 5b7303b9-b8c4-4e7c-876f-70ed76443055RxCUI 1049254UNII F5UM2KM3W7UPC 0635515987432

Billing references

What Med-Code can say about coding this product, and where each statement comes from. Nothing here is inferred from the name alone.

HCPCS codeNo match

No HCPCS code in Med-Code's directory. Topical products like this are usually dispensed by a pharmacy and billed by NDC.

NDC on a medical claim

N463868049302 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 63868-0493-02. Unit qualifiers: F2 (international unit), GR (gram), ME (milligram), ML (milliliter), UN (unit (each)). The qualifier and quantity depend on what was given. About the N4 qualifier

Product label

Current FDA label (SPL), effective Dec 20, 2023.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Uses first aid to help prevent skin infection in minor cuts, scrapes, burns and insect bites.

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

Full label on DailyMed (opens in a new tab)

About NDC 63868-493

What is NDC 63868-493?: 63868-493 is the product NDC for Quality Choice Merthiolate (benzalkonium chloride), Benzalkonium chloride 1.3 mg/mL liquid, listed with the FDA by Chain Drug Market Association. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Quality Choice Merthiolate (Benzalkonium Chloride).
What is the active ingredient?: Benzalkonium chloride.
Who is the labeler?: Chain Drug Market Association, NDC labeler code 63868. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Quality Choice Merthiolate?: None: this is the only finished product listed under this name.
Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?: Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.

Other NDCs under M 003

Products listed under the same FDA application: other strengths and forms, and repackagers who relabel the same product.

FDA NDC Directory listings under M 003
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Moxe Citrus Splash Hand Sanitizeralcohol	Alcohol 70 mL/100mL	GelTopical	Premark Health Science	84004-001
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Scent Theory Hand Sanitizer Sprays (Blissful Cherry, Candy Cane Cocoa, Molten Marshmallows)alcohol	Alcohol 62 mL/100mL	SprayTopical	Scent Theory Products LLC	76891-145
antibacterial hand wipes (213C)	Benzalkonium chloride .13 g/1	ClothCutaneous	Zhejiang Furuisen Spunlaced Nonwovens Co., Ltd.	79794-199
alcohol pad 01alcohol	Alcohol .7 mL/1	ClothTopical	Cosmuses Cosmetics (Ningbo) Co., Ltd.	82953-012
Isopropyl Alcohol	Isopropyl alcohol 91 mL/100mL	LiquidTopical	4 Visions LLC	87251-005
Isopropyl Alcohol	Isopropyl alcohol 91 mL/100mL	LiquidTopical	Safeway, Inc.	21130-976
Hydrogen Peroxide	Hydrogen peroxide 30 mg/mL	SolutionTopical	H E B	37808-871
Hydrogen Peroxide	Hydrogen peroxide 30 mg/mL	SolutionTopical	NDC, Inc.	43128-001
Ashley Belle 1 oz., Moisturizing Hand Sanitizing, Berry Cremeethyl alcohol 70% v/v	Alcohol 70 mL/100mL	SprayTopical	MY IMPORTS USA LLC	51628-4553
Smart Care Kids Hand Sanitizer My Little Ponyalcohol	Alcohol 70 mL/100mL	SprayTopical	Shenzhen Lantern Scicence Co.,Ltd.	54860-512
Liquid Bandagebenzethonium chloride plus dyclonine hydrochloride	Benzethonium chloride 2 mg/mL; Dyclonine hydrochloride 7.5 mg/mL	LiquidTopical	Premier Brands of America Inc.	56104-502
Isopropyl Alcohol	Isopropyl alcohol 70 mL/100mL	LiquidTopical	Valu Merchandisers Company	63941-845
Novex Hand Sanitizerbenzalkonium chloride	Benzalkonium chloride 1.3 mg/mL	LiquidTopical	Natural Essentials, Inc.	66902-037
McKesson Alcohol Prep Padisopropyl alcohol	Isopropyl alcohol .7 mL/mL	SwabTopical	McKesson Medical-Surgical	68599-5804
Walgreens Max Strength Burn Gelbenzalkonium chloride, lidocaine hydrochloride	Benzalkonium chloride 13 mg/mL; Lidocaine hydrochloride 40 mg/mL	GelTopical	Walgreens Co.	0363-9654
Locke Teddyalcohol antiseptic	Alcohol 75 mL/100mL	GelTopical	KINGKEY MBC LIFE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO.,LTD	73928-001
Hand Sanitizer Sandalwood Wavesalcohol	Alcohol 62 mL/100mL	SprayTopical	SCENT THEORY PRODUCTS LLC	76891-142
antibacterial hand wipes (2257C)	Benzalkonium chloride .13 g/1	ClothCutaneous	Zhejiang Furuisen Spunlaced Nonwovens Co., Ltd.	79794-196
Hydrogen Peroxide 3%	Hydrogen peroxide 3 mL/100mL	SolutionTopical	4 Visions LLC	87251-002

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Quality Choice Merthiolate (Benzalkonium chloride) NDC 63868-493