What is NDC 52389-173?

52389-173 is the product NDC for Prosacea (sulphur), Sulfur 1 [hp_X]/g gel, listed with the FDA by Kobayashi Healthcare International, Inc.. It has 2 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

Kobayashi Healthcare International, Inc., NDC labeler code 52389. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Prosacea?

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.

Prosacea NDC 52389-173 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)52389-173Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width52389-0173Add 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
52389-173-21	5238901732152389017321	1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (52389-173-21) / 21 g in 1 TUBE (52389-173-01)Marketed from Feb 6, 2006
52389-173-42	5238901734252389017342	2 TUBE in 1 CARTON (52389-173-42) / 21 g in 1 TUBE (52389-173-01)Marketed from Feb 3, 2020

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): Prosacea
Generic name (nonproprietary): sulphur
Active ingredients: Sulfur — 1 [hp_X]/g
Dosage form: Gel
Route: Topical
Labeler: Kobayashi Healthcare International, Inc.NDC labeler code 52389
Product type: Over-the-counter drug
Marketing category: Unapproved homeopathic
Marketing start: Feb 6, 2006
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2027
Identifiers: Product ID 52389-173_55179acd-293a-7e75-e063-6294a90a23faSPL ID 55179acd-293a-7e75-e063-6294a90a23faSPL set ID e5907672-3ee1-44d3-9c92-6345ad3f4238UNII 70FD1KFU70

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

N452389017321 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 52389-0173-21. 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 30, 2026.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Uses For the treatment of rosacea, redness, acne and other eruptions of the skin.

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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About NDC 52389-173

What is NDC 52389-173?: 52389-173 is the product NDC for Prosacea (sulphur), Sulfur 1 [hp_X]/g gel, listed with the FDA by Kobayashi Healthcare International, Inc.. It has 2 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Prosacea (Sulphur).
What is the active ingredient?: Sulfur.
Who is the labeler?: Kobayashi Healthcare International, Inc., NDC labeler code 52389. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Prosacea?: 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.

Prosacea (Sulphur) NDC 52389-173