What is NDC 71888-103?

71888-103 is the product NDC for Tetracaine, Tetracaine hydrochloride 20 mg/1000mL gel, listed with the FDA by Bellus Medical, LLC. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

Bellus Medical, LLC, NDC labeler code 71888. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Tetracaine?

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.

Tetracaine NDC 71888-103 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)71888-103Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width71888-0103Add 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
71888-103-02	7188801030271888010302	12 PACKET in 1 BOX (71888-103-02) / 4 mL in 1 PACKET (71888-103-01)Marketed from Jun 1, 2017

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): Tetracaine
Generic name (nonproprietary): tetracaine
Active ingredients: Tetracaine hydrochloride — 20 mg/1000mL
Dosage form: Gel
Route: Topical
Labeler: Bellus Medical, LLCNDC labeler code 71888
Product type: Over-the-counter drug
Marketing category: OTC monograph drugApplication M 017
Marketing start: Jun 1, 2017
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2027
Other FDA classes: Esters (Chemical structure)Local Anesthesia (Physiologic effect)
Identifiers: Product ID 71888-103_47faba68-aab7-7eb8-e063-6294a90a3931SPL ID 47faba68-aab7-7eb8-e063-6294a90a3931SPL set ID 60cabb5f-606b-7a74-e053-2a91aa0ac024UNII 5NF5D4OPCI
Pharmacologic class: Ester Local Anesthetic

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

N471888010302 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 71888-0103-02. 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 Jan 9, 2026.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Uses : For the temporary relief of discomfort and pain associated with Minor burns and skin irritations Minor cuts and scrapes Itching Directions : Adults and Children 12 years of age and older Apply to affected area not more than 3-4 times daily.

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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About NDC 71888-103

What is NDC 71888-103?: 71888-103 is the product NDC for Tetracaine, Tetracaine hydrochloride 20 mg/1000mL gel, listed with the FDA by Bellus Medical, LLC. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Tetracaine.
What is the active ingredient?: Tetracaine hydrochloride.
Who is the labeler?: Bellus Medical, LLC, NDC labeler code 71888. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Tetracaine?: 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 M 017

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

FDA NDC Directory listings under M 017
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COLD HOT CHINESE RED TIGER PAIN RELIEF GeI-Patchmenthol	Menthol .05 g/g	PatchTopical	Guangzhou Zhupuyou E-commerce Co., Ltd	84165-004
Subleef NUMBINGlidocaine4% numbing	Lidocaine 4 g/100g	CreamTopical	Jiangxi Yudexi Pharmaceutical Co., LTD	85248-052
Richtofit Rapid Active Arthritismenthol and camphor	Menthol 5 g/100g; Camphor (Synthetic) 4 g/100g	GelTopical	RICHTOFIT LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY	87384-058
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Anti Itchhydrocortisone	Hydrocortisone 1 g/100g	CreamTopical	HyVee Inc	42507-319
Praxpramoxine hydrochloride	Pramoxine hydrochloride 10 mg/mL	LotionTopical	AvPAK	50268-682
Itch Reliefdiphenhydramine hydrochloride, zinc acetate	Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 2 g/100g; Zinc acetate .1 g/100g	CreamTopical	CVS Pharmacy	59779-708
Instaflex Pain Relief Creammenthol	Menthol 12.5 mg/g	CreamTopical	Healthy Directions, LLC	70015-665
Lidocaine Pain Relief Gel Roll-Onlidocaine	Menthol .01 g/mL; Lidocaine .04 g/mL	GelTopical	Guangzhou Zhupuyou E-commerce Co., Ltd	84165-003
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Good Neighbor Pharmacy Hydrocortisone With Aloe for Sensitive Skinhydrocortisone	Hydrocortisone .5 g/100g	CreamTopical	AmerisourceBergen	24385-190
Outgrobenzocaine	Benzocaine 18.6 g/100mL	LiquidTopical	Medtech Products Inc.	63029-531
Zensalidocaine	Lidocaine 4 g/100g	CreamTopical	Alera Skin Care Products Inc.	69805-788
Human Science Muscle Pain Reliefmethyl salicylate, menthol	Methyl salicylate 100 mg/mL; Menthol 100 mg/mL	CreamTopical	Human Science, LLC	71356-818
BiteMD External Analgesic First Aid Antisepticbenzocaine, camphor (synthetic), and phenol	Benzocaine .0524 mg/mL + 2 more ingredients	LiquidTopical	United Industries Corporation	79364-0932
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Stalliondelay creme	Benzocaine 5 g/100mL	CreamTopical	Novelties by Nasswalk, Inc.	83608-100
MedFreeze Naturally Cool Pain Reliefmenthol	Menthol 120 mg/mL	LiquidTopical	MEDKO LLC	84443-487
Hemp Magic Fast-Acting Pain Relief Creammenthol	Menthol 3 g/100g	CreamTopical	Nexxus Capital LLC	85294-001
Zkbb Arthritis Pain Reliefmethyl salicylate, camphor and capsaicin	Methyl salicylate 10 g/100g + 2 more ingredients	CreamTopical	Guchutang Biotechnology (Longyan) Co.,Ltd.	87083-016

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