What is NDC 53499-2798?

53499-2798 is the product NDC for Sciatic Aide, Arsenic trioxide 12 [hp_X]/1 + 3 more ingredients tablet, listed with the FDA by Schwabe North America, Inc. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

What drug is associated with this NDC?

Sciatic Aide (Arsenic trioxide, Chamomile, Citrullus colocynthis fruit pulp, Sulfur).

What is the active ingredient?

Arsenic trioxide, Chamomile, Citrullus colocynthis fruit pulp, Sulfur.

Schwabe North America, Inc, NDC labeler code 53499. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Sciatic Aide?

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.

Sciatic Aide NDC 53499-2798 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)53499-2798Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width53499-2798Add 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
53499-2798-2	5349927980253499279802	1 BOTTLE, GLASS in 1 BOX (53499-2798-2) / 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, GLASSMarketed from Aug 18, 2011

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): Sciatic Aide
Generic name (nonproprietary): arsenic trioxide, chamomile, citrullus colocynthis fruit pulp, sulfur
Active ingredients: Arsenic trioxide — 12 [hp_X]/1Chamomile — 3 [hp_X]/1Citrullus colocynthis fruit pulp — 3 [hp_X]/1Sulfur — 6 [hp_X]/1
Dosage form: Tablet
Route: Sublingual
Labeler: Schwabe North America, IncNDC labeler code 53499
Product type: Over-the-counter drug
Marketing category: Unapproved homeopathic
Marketing start: Aug 18, 2011
Marketing end: Jun 30, 2027
Identifiers: Product ID 53499-2798_60c73474-ba7b-4c3e-8da7-88d4bbe0e4b3SPL ID 60c73474-ba7b-4c3e-8da7-88d4bbe0e4b3SPL set ID 6b239879-dd7b-41bf-8d14-b6d6030d6e93UNII S7V92P67HO, FGL3685T2X, 23H32AOH17, 70FD1KFU70UPC 0308078127989

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. Sublingual products like this are usually dispensed by a pharmacy and billed by NDC.

NDC on a medical claim

N453499279802 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 53499-2798-02. 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 Jul 26, 2022.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Indications & Usage For the temporary relief of minor sciatica pains and aches.

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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About NDC 53499-2798

What is NDC 53499-2798?: 53499-2798 is the product NDC for Sciatic Aide, Arsenic trioxide 12 [hp_X]/1 + 3 more ingredients tablet, listed with the FDA by Schwabe North America, Inc. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Sciatic Aide (Arsenic trioxide, Chamomile, Citrullus colocynthis fruit pulp, Sulfur).
What is the active ingredient?: Arsenic trioxide, Chamomile, Citrullus colocynthis fruit pulp, Sulfur.
Who is the labeler?: Schwabe North America, Inc, NDC labeler code 53499. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Sciatic Aide?: 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.