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Swim-EAR 950 mg/mL Solution, 1 bottle — NDC 0168-0126-91 (Billing 00168-0126-91)

by Fougera Pharmaceuticals, LLC · 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON / 29.57 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER

This is a package of 1 bottle of Swim-EAR 950 mg/mL Solution from Fougera Pharmaceuticals, LLC, marketed since Apr 1970 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $0.0910 per mL (NADAC). It is this product's only package size.

NDC 00168-0126-91
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 0168-0126-91 billing pads the labeler segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 0168-0126-91
Product NDC 0168-0126
11-digit billing NDC 00168012691
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 631799
UNII ND2M416302
UPC 0301680126913
Application # 344
SPL Set ID b849acb5-e20b-464c-948b-8dcc51fdaf70
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 1970-04-03
Route AURICULAR (OTIC)
Dosage form SOLUTION
Substance ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 87400045000950
GPI class Swim Ear
GCN Seq No 014183
GCN 88490
HICL code 005165
Ingredient (HICL) Isopropyl Alcohol In Glycerin
HIC1 code Q
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Ear/Eye/Nose/Rectum/Topical/Vagina/Other
HIC2 code Q8
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Otic Preparations
HIC3 code Q8Y
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Ear Preparations, Miscellaneous (Otc)
AHFS code 52:92.00.00
AHFS class Eent Drugs, Miscellaneous
FDB label name SWIM EAR DROPS
FDB brand name Swim Ear
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 014183
  • GCN: 88490
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 87400045000950
  • HICL (First Databank): 005165
  • AHFS class code: 52:92.00.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 631799
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 0168-0126-91 — a 4-4-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the labeler segment → 00168-0126-91. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Other antiseptics and disinfectants class.

Drug family (ATC) Other antiseptics and disinfectants
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

Label name SWIM EAR DROPS Ingredient Isopropyl Alcohol In Glycerin
🧪 What is this product?

Swim-EAR is an over-the-counter ear drop solution containing isopropyl alcohol. It is typically used to help dry out moisture in the ear canal after swimming or bathing. Isopropyl alcohol functions as a drying agent and is commonly found in otic (ear) products intended to reduce trapped water and help prevent ear discomfort. This product is an OTC monograph drug, meaning it is marketed under established FDA guidelines for this category of ear-drying solutions.

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly $0.091 $2.69 / 29.57 ml
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $10.45 $308.86 / 29.57 ml
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
NADAC price history (per mL) — tap or hover for the price & month
Oct 2021 Dec 2025 Apr 2026 Sep 2026 $0.091 $0.086
▲ Up 2% over the last 14 months.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
00168-0126-91 You're viewing this Main listing 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON / 29.57 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER 1970-04-03 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
LEADER Ear Drops for Swimmers 950 mg/mL 70000-0478-01 Cardinal 30 ml $0.084 — Availability likely save 8%
Swim-EAR 950 mg/mLthis 00168-0126-91 Fougera 1 bottle $0.091 — Availability likely —
Walgreens Swimmers Ear 95 g/100mL 00363-6107-01 Walgreens 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
HUMCO Ear Drops for Swimmers 950 mg/mL 00395-0098-91 Humco 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Rite Aid Swimmers Ear Drops 95 g/100mL 11822-1076-00 Rite 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Ear Drying Agent 94.998 g/100mL 11822-1233-01 Rite 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Swimmers Ear 950 mg/mL 13709-0347-01 Neilmed 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
TopCare Swimmers Ear Drops 950 mg/mL 36800-0064-91 TOPCO 30 ml — — FDA listed —
HEB Water Drying Aid 950 mg/mL 37808-0098-91 H 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Equate Swimmers Instant Ear Dry 950 mg/mL 49035-0989-91 Walmart 30 ml — — FDA listed —
DDM Ear Drops for Swimmers 950 mg/mL 53943-0098-91 Discount 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Oido Sana .95 g/mL 58988-1100-01 ProMex 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Debrox Swimmers Ear 95 mL/100mL 63029-0323-01 Medtech 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Debrox Kids 95 mL/100mL 63029-0325-01 Medtech 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Auro Dri 95 mL/100mL 63736-0327-12 Insight 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Quality Choice Instant Ear Dry 950 mg/mL 63868-0408-01 Chain 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Macks Dry n Clear 950 mg/mL 66354-0001-86 McKeon 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Premiere Value Ear Drops for Swimmers 950 mg/mL 68016-0820-91 Pharmacy 30 ml — — FDA listed —
ENT Essentials All Dry Ear Drying Drops .95 g/100g 68093-4501-01 Wisconsin 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
CVS Ear Drops for Swimmers 950 mg/mL 69842-0098-91 CVS 30 ml — — FDA listed —
Topcare Swimmers Ear Drops 95 mL/100g 76162-0107-01 Topco 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Freskaro Ear Drops for Swimmers 50 mg/mL; 950 mg/mL 82645-0098-91 Pharma 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Ear Drops for Swimmers 950 mg/mL 82645-0925-91 Pharma 30 ml — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
1970
On the market since
Apr 1970
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
56 years listed
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·
No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII PDC6A3C0OX
    Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.

1 inactive ingredient listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesInactive ingredient Anhydrous glycerin 5% base.

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerFougera Pharmaceuticals, LLC
FDA application344 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code00168
First marketedApr 1970
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio5 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 Do Not Use 📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 21 words ▾

Uses Dries water in the ears and relieves water-clogged ears after: • swimming • showering • bathing • washing the hair.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 10 words ▾

Directions Apply 4 to 5 drops in each affected ear.

⚠️ Warnings 8 words ▾

Warnings Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame.

🧪 Active Ingredient 5 words ▾

Active ingredient Isopropyl alcohol, 95%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 6 words ▾

Inactive ingredient Anhydrous glycerin 5% base.

🎯 Purpose 25 words ▾

Purpose Ear drying aid Uses Dries water in the ears and relieves water-clogged ears after: • swimming • showering • bathing • washing the hair.

📄 Do Not Use 6 words ▾

Do not use in the eyes.

📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 26 words ▾

Ask a doctor before use if you have • ear drainage or discharge • pain, irritation or rash in ear • had ear surgery • dizziness

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 14 words ▾

Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation (too much burning) or pain occurs.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 19 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 46 words ▾

PACKAGE LABEL – PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – 1 Oz CONTAINER NDC 0168-0126-91 Swim-EAR ® EAR DRYING AID 29.57 mL (1 fl oz) Swimear1

PACKAGE LABEL – PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – 1 Oz Carton NDC 0168-0126-91 Swim-EAR ® EAR DRYING AID 29.57 mL (1 fl oz) Swimear2

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for this package alone, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q1 2025 – Q1 2026 · 5 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
16
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
16
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$167.12
Avg / prescription
$10.45
Avg / unit
$10.5933
Latest quarter Q1 2026
0Rx
Medicaid pays / mL
$10.5933
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / mL
$0.0910
acquisition cost
=
Spread
+$10.5023
+11541% vs cost
What Medicaid paid per mL (before rebates; includes the pharmacy’s dispensing fee) compared with NADAC — the average price pharmacies pay to buy the drug. A positive spread means Medicaid reimbursed more than the purchase price, before manufacturer rebates.
Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ
100% MCO
Fee-for-service · 0 Rx Managed care · 16 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: no data reported AK Maine: no data reported ME Washington: no data reported WA Idaho: no data reported ID Montana: no data reported MT North Dakota: no data reported ND Minnesota: no data reported MN Wisconsin: no data reported WI Michigan: no data reported MI New York: no data reported NY Vermont: no data reported VT New Hampshire: no data reported NH Oregon: no data reported OR Nevada: no data reported NV Wyoming: no data reported WY South Dakota: no data reported SD Iowa: no data reported IA Illinois: no data reported IL Indiana: no data reported IN Ohio: 16 units · 0.1 per 100k residents OH Pennsylvania: no data reported PA New Jersey: no data reported NJ Massachusetts: no data reported MA California: no data reported CA Utah: no data reported UT Colorado: no data reported CO Nebraska: no data reported NE Missouri: no data reported MO Kentucky: no data reported KY West Virginia: no data reported WV Virginia: no data reported VA Maryland: no data reported MD Connecticut: no data reported CT Rhode Island: no data reported RI Arizona: no data reported AZ New Mexico: no data reported NM Kansas: no data reported KS Arkansas: no data reported AR Tennessee: no data reported TN North Carolina: no data reported NC South Carolina: no data reported SC Delaware: no data reported DE Oklahoma: no data reported OK Louisiana: no data reported LA Mississippi: no data reported MS Alabama: no data reported AL Georgia: no data reported GA D.C.: no data reported DC Hawaii: no data reported HI Texas: no data reported TX Florida: no data reported FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
0.10.1
gray = no data reported ⓘ
Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.
Tap or hover a state
…for its Medicaid breakdown
🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
1 Ohio 0.1 /100k
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Swim-EAR — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Ear Discomfort8
Product Container Issue3
Ear Congestion2
Ear Pain2
Expired Product Administered2
Eye Irritation2
Ageusia1

Reporter sex

22 reports
Male · 50%
Female · 50%
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2023 2024 2025 2026 1 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.
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For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.