Over-the-counter drug · UNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC
Zinc Cold Therapy Citrus Flavor (zinc gluconate) NDC 68163-118
Zinc gluconate 1 [hp_X]/1 · Tablet, Chewable · Oral · RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68163-118-25 | 68163011825 | 25 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (68163-118-25)Marketed from Apr 19, 2019 |
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)
- Zinc Cold Therapy Citrus FlavorSuffix: Citrus Flavor
- Generic name (nonproprietary)
- zinc gluconate
- Active ingredients
- Zinc gluconate — 1 [hp_X]/1
- Dosage form
- Tablet, Chewable
- Route
- Oral
- Labeler
- RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
- Product type
- Over-the-counter drug
- Marketing category
- Unapproved homeopathic
- Marketing start
- Listing expires
- Other FDA classes
- Decreased Copper Ion Absorption (Physiologic effect)
- Identifiers
- Product ID 68163-118_1f385fda-73b3-476f-ba2b-1aff543af62cSPL ID 1f385fda-73b3-476f-ba2b-1aff543af62cSPL set ID b859382d-9fa6-4cf1-b659-95b863f68d58UNII U6WSN5SQ1Z
- Pharmacologic class
- Copper Absorption Inhibitor
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. Oral products like this are usually dispensed by a pharmacy and billed by NDC.
- NDC on a medical claim
N468163011825followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 68163-0118-25. 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 .
Indications (excerpt from the label)
Uses • may help reduce duration and severity of cold symptoms • sore throat • stuffy nose • sneezing • coughing This product was formulated to help reduce the duration and severity of cold symptoms and was not formulated to be effective for flu or allergies.
Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.