What is NDC 0299-5906?

0299-5906 is the product NDC for epiduo forte, Adapalene 3 mg/g; Benzoyl peroxide 25 mg/g gel, listed with the FDA by Galderma Laboratories, L.P.. It has 8 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

What drug is associated with this NDC?

epiduo forte (Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide).

Galderma Laboratories, L.P., NDC labeler code 0299. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for epiduo forte?

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.

epiduo forte NDC 0299-5906 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)0299-5906Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width00299-5906Add 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
0299-5906-00	0029959060000299590600	2 g in 1 TUBE (0299-5906-00)Marketed from Nov 1, 2019 · Sample package
0299-5906-02	0029959060200299590602	1 TUBE in 1 BLISTER PACK (0299-5906-02) / 2 g in 1 TUBEMarketed from Jul 1, 2015 · Sample package
0299-5906-05	0029959060500299590605	1 TUBE in 1 BLISTER PACK (0299-5906-05) / 5 g in 1 TUBEMarketed from Jul 1, 2015 · Sample package
0299-5906-15	0029959061500299590615	1 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON (0299-5906-15) / 15 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMPMarketed from Jul 1, 2015
0299-5906-30	0029959063000299590630	1 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON (0299-5906-30) / 30 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMPMarketed from Jul 1, 2015
0299-5906-45	0029959064500299590645	1 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON (0299-5906-45) / 45 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMPMarketed from Jul 1, 2015
0299-5906-60	0029959066000299590660	1 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON (0299-5906-60) / 60 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMPMarketed from Jul 1, 2015
0299-5906-70	0029959067000299590670	1 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON (0299-5906-70) / 70 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMPMarketed from Jul 1, 2015

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): epiduo forte
Generic name (nonproprietary): adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
Active ingredients: Adapalene — 3 mg/gBenzoyl peroxide — 25 mg/g
Dosage form: Gel
Route: Topical
Labeler: Galderma Laboratories, L.P.NDC labeler code 0299
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: NDA — New Drug ApplicationApplication NDA 207917
Marketing start: Jul 1, 2015
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
Other FDA classes: Retinoids (Chemical structure)
Identifiers: Product ID 0299-5906_253bb988-14bf-4654-e063-6394a90a0fe0SPL ID 253bb988-14bf-4654-e063-6394a90a0fe0SPL set ID f4e5d381-098a-4c93-9ff0-002cae46daacRxCUI 1663745, 1663747UNII 1L4806J2QF, W9WZN9A0GM
Pharmacologic class: Retinoid

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

N400299590600 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 00299-5906-00. 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 24, 2024.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

EPIDUO FORTE is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. EPIDUO FORTE, is a combination of adapalene, a retinoid, and benzoyl peroxide and is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. ( 1 )

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About NDC 0299-5906

What is NDC 0299-5906?: 0299-5906 is the product NDC for epiduo forte, Adapalene 3 mg/g; Benzoyl peroxide 25 mg/g gel, listed with the FDA by Galderma Laboratories, L.P.. It has 8 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: epiduo forte (Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide).
What is the active ingredient?: Adapalene, Benzoyl peroxide.
Who is the labeler?: Galderma Laboratories, L.P., NDC labeler code 0299. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for epiduo forte?: 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.

Other NDCs under NDA 207917

Products listed under the same FDA application: other strengths and forms, and repackagers who relabel the same product.

FDA NDC Directory listings under NDA 207917
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
adapalene and benzoyl peroxide	Adapalene 3 mg/g; Benzoyl peroxide 25 mg/g	GelTopical	Mayne Pharma Inc.	68308-662

epiduo forte (Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide) NDC 0299-5906