What is NDC 0178-0499?

0178-0499 is the product NDC for Ovace (sulfacetamide sodium), Sulfacetamide sodium 100 mg/mL liquid, listed with the FDA by Mission Pharmacal Company. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

Mission Pharmacal Company, NDC labeler code 0178. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Ovace?

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.

Ovace NDC 0178-0499 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)0178-0499Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width00178-0499Add 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
0178-0499-06	0017804990600178049906	180 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0178-0499-06)Marketed from Sep 15, 2011

How the 11-digit form is made: The labeler segment has 4 digits, so one leading zero is added to it (4-4-2 → 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): Ovace
Generic name (nonproprietary): sulfacetamide sodium
Active ingredients: Sulfacetamide sodium — 100 mg/mL
Dosage form: Liquid
Route: Topical
Labeler: Mission Pharmacal CompanyNDC labeler code 0178
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: Unapproved drug (other)
Marketing start: Sep 15, 2011
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2027
Other FDA classes: Sulfonamides (Chemical structure)
Identifiers: Product ID 0178-0499_47e771ab-b852-724f-e063-6394a90ac63cSPL ID 47e771ab-b852-724f-e063-6394a90ac63cSPL set ID a77aed6c-355f-44ed-ae95-78b4d1549c2bRxCUI 1006107, 1006110UNII 4NRT660KJQUPC 0301780499061
Pharmacologic class: Sulfonamide Antibacterial

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

N400178049906 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 00178-0499-06. 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 Jan 8, 2026.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

INDICATIONS: This product is intended for topical application in the following scaling dermatoses: seborrheic dermatitis and seborrhea sicca (dandruff). It also is indicated for the treatment of secondary bacterial infections of the skin due to organisms susceptible to sulfonamides.

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About NDC 0178-0499

What is NDC 0178-0499?: 0178-0499 is the product NDC for Ovace (sulfacetamide sodium), Sulfacetamide sodium 100 mg/mL liquid, listed with the FDA by Mission Pharmacal Company. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Ovace (Sulfacetamide sodium).
What is the active ingredient?: Sulfacetamide sodium.
Who is the labeler?: Mission Pharmacal Company, NDC labeler code 0178. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Ovace?: 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.

Ovace (Sulfacetamide sodium) NDC 0178-0499