What is NDC 73598-1242?

73598-1242 is the product NDC for Cold Eeze (zinc gluconate), Zinc gluconate 2 [hp_X]/1 lozenge, listed with the FDA by JHK Inc dba American Safety & First Aid. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

JHK Inc dba American Safety & First Aid, NDC labeler code 73598. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Cold Eeze?

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.

Cold Eeze NDC 73598-1242 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)73598-1242Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width73598-1242Add 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
73598-1242-1	73598124201	25 LOZENGE in 1 BOX (73598-1242-1)Marketed from Feb 2, 2000

How the 11-digit form is made: The package segment has 1 digit, so one leading zero is added to it (5-4-1 → 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): Cold Eeze
Generic name (nonproprietary): zinc gluconate
Active ingredients: Zinc gluconate — 2 [hp_X]/1
Dosage form: Lozenge
Route: Oral
Labeler: JHK Inc dba American Safety & First AidNDC labeler code 73598
Product type: Over-the-counter drug
Marketing category: Unapproved homeopathic
Marketing start: Feb 2, 2000
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
Other FDA classes: Decreased Copper Ion Absorption (Physiologic effect)
Identifiers: Product ID 73598-1242_d58119e7-3440-4bd5-957c-7d2fc52cf8d3SPL ID d58119e7-3440-4bd5-957c-7d2fc52cf8d3SPL set ID e6e729c0-90ee-410e-b425-9c19e3333a24UNII U6WSN5SQ1ZUPC 0747200612427
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

N473598124201 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 73598-1242-01. 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 16, 2025.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Uses Reduces the duration of the common cold Reduces the severity of cold symptoms: cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, post nasal drip and/or hoarseness

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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About NDC 73598-1242

What is NDC 73598-1242?: 73598-1242 is the product NDC for Cold Eeze (zinc gluconate), Zinc gluconate 2 [hp_X]/1 lozenge, listed with the FDA by JHK Inc dba American Safety & First Aid. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Cold Eeze (Zinc gluconate).
What is the active ingredient?: Zinc gluconate.
Who is the labeler?: JHK Inc dba American Safety & First Aid, NDC labeler code 73598. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Cold Eeze?: 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.

Cold Eeze (Zinc gluconate) NDC 73598-1242