NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory
Product NDC (as listed)79903-054Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.
Product NDC at billing width79903-0054Add 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 NDC11-digit (billing)PackageCopy
79903-054-257990300542525 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (79903-054-25)Marketed from Jan 6, 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)
Zinc cold Remedy Non DrowsySuffix: Non Drowsy
Generic name (nonproprietary)
zincum gluconicum
Active ingredients
Zinc gluconate — 1 [hp_X]/1
Dosage form
Tablet
Route
Oral
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 79903-054_4221c718-513e-7338-e063-6294a90a0b06SPL ID 4221c718-513e-7338-e063-6294a90a0b06SPL set ID 84c511bb-46c4-4565-a4ff-ba5d64bbc8c4UNII U6WSN5SQ1ZUPC 0681131428224
Pharmacologic class
Copper Absorption Inhibitor

Billing references

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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

N479903005425 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 79903-0054-25. 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. Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have a sensitivity to zinc or are allergic to zinc are taking minocycline, doxycycline, tetracycline or are on Coumadin therapy, zinc treatment may inhibit the absorption of these medicines. Stop use and ask a doctor If symptoms persist beyond 7 days. If pregnant or breast feeding ask health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Cont…

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