What is NDC 72238-004?

72238-004 is the product NDC for Vamousse Lice Defense, Eucalyptus globulus leaf 2 [hp_X]/mL; Sodium chloride 2 [hp_X]/mL shampoo, listed with the FDA by Alliance Pharma Inc.. It has 3 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

What drug is associated with this NDC?

Vamousse Lice Defense (Eucalyptus globulus, Natrum muriaticum).

What is the active ingredient?

Eucalyptus globulus leaf, Sodium chloride.

Alliance Pharma Inc., NDC labeler code 72238. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Vamousse Lice Defense?

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.

Vamousse Lice Defense NDC 72238-004 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)72238-004Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width72238-0004Add 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
72238-004-02	72238000402	118 mL in 1 BOTTLE (72238-004-02)Marketed from Dec 1, 2022
72238-004-03	72238000403	400 mL in 1 BOTTLE (72238-004-03)Marketed from May 1, 2021
72238-004-05	72238000405	250 mL in 1 BOTTLE (72238-004-05)Marketed from May 1, 2021

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): Vamousse Lice Defense
Generic name (nonproprietary): eucalyptus globulus, natrum muriaticum
Active ingredients: Eucalyptus globulus leaf — 2 [hp_X]/mLSodium chloride — 2 [hp_X]/mL
Dosage form: Shampoo
Route: Topical
Labeler: Alliance Pharma Inc.NDC labeler code 72238
Product type: Over-the-counter drug
Marketing category: Unapproved homeopathic
Marketing start: May 1, 2021
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
Identifiers: Product ID 72238-004_23fcd746-aca1-d666-e063-6394a90a62a5SPL ID 23fcd746-aca1-d666-e063-6394a90a62a5SPL set ID c87ce5d3-c200-421e-88be-bc8060a5993aUNII S546YLW6E6, 451W47IQ8XUPC 0358962191701, 0358962191688

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

N472238000402 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 72238-0004-02. 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 Oct 8, 2024.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Uses For daily defense against head lice infestations.

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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About NDC 72238-004

What is NDC 72238-004?: 72238-004 is the product NDC for Vamousse Lice Defense, Eucalyptus globulus leaf 2 [hp_X]/mL; Sodium chloride 2 [hp_X]/mL shampoo, listed with the FDA by Alliance Pharma Inc.. It has 3 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Vamousse Lice Defense (Eucalyptus globulus, Natrum muriaticum).
What is the active ingredient?: Eucalyptus globulus leaf, Sodium chloride.
Who is the labeler?: Alliance Pharma Inc., NDC labeler code 72238. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Vamousse Lice Defense?: 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.

Vamousse Lice Defense (Eucalyptus globulus, natrum muriaticum) NDC 72238-004