Medi-First First Aid Eye Wash Purified Water 983 mg/mL Solution, 118 mL
by Unifirst First Aid Corporation · 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DISPENSING (47682-198-18)
NDC 47682-0198-18
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
47682-198-18
billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains118 mL
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OTC
Brand
On market
Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced 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
FDA NDC (as labeled)
47682-198-18
Product NDC
47682-198
11-digit billing NDC
47682019818
NCPDP billing unit
ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI
1151101
UNII
059QF0KO0R
Application #
NDA022305
SPL Set ID
dcd7fe56-ff5c-4c8d-a415-6e363d7e53f4
DEA schedule
Non-controlled
Marketing category
NDA
Marketing status
On market
FDA listing status
Listed (active directory)
Marketing start
2011-12-02
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Dosage form
SOLUTION
Substance
WATER
GPI-14
86803000002000
GPI class
Mediwash Eye Irrigant
GCN Seq No
039494
GCN
95766
HICL code
018251
Ingredient (HICL)
Sod Borate/Boric Ac/Water/Nacl
HIC1 code
Q
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1)
Ear/Eye/Nose/Rectum/Topical/Vagina/Other
HIC2 code
Q6
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2)
Ophthalmic Preparations
HIC3 code
Q6E
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3)
Eye Irrigations
AHFS code
52:92.00.00
AHFS class
Eent Drugs, Miscellaneous
FDB label name
MEDI-FIRST EYEWASH SOLUTION
FDB brand name
Medi-First Eyewash
Legend status
O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 47682-198-18 — a 5-3-2 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 product segment → 47682-0198-18. 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.
🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
LabelerUnifirst First Aid Corporation
Application holderNIAGARA PHARMACEUTICALS INC
FDA applicationNDA022305 (NDA)
Labeler code47682
First marketedDec 2011
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio179 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.
🩺 Clinical
Label name MEDI-FIRST EYEWASH SOLUTION Ingredient Sod Borate/Boric Ac/Water/Nacl
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
- It can seem a little odd at first. In these products, sterile water plays the essential role of carrying or dissolving the actual active medication — like insulin — so it can be sa...
- Why is 'water' listed as the active ingredient on my medicine?
- No — these are very different products that should never be used interchangeably. Sterile Water for Injection is used only as a diluent for other drugs given by needle, and it must...
- Is Sterile Water for Injection the same as the eye wash or the irrigation product?
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
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.
💬 Questions about Purified Water?
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🧪 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.
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UNII R57ZHV85D4
Boric acid is a weak acid derived from boron. In medicines, it typically serves as a buffer to help maintain the product's pH level and may act as a preservative in certain formulations.
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UNII 91MBZ8H3QO
Sodium borate is an inorganic salt compound used in medicines as a buffer to help maintain a stable pH level, and sometimes as a mild preservative or cleansing agent in topical formulations.
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UNII 451W47IQ8X
Sodium chloride is common table salt. It's used in medicines as a buffer to maintain proper pH, as a filler to add bulk, or to adjust the osmotic balance in liquid formulations.
3 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
The official label also statesboric acid, sodium borate, sodium chloride
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.
💲 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 system | Per mL | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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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.
🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhysiciansCare Ophthalmic Solution Eyewash Purified Water, 98.3% 465 mL/473mL 00924-0158-16 | Acme | 473 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| PhysiciansCare Ophthalmic Solution Eyewash 929 g/946mL 00924-0160-01 | Acme | 30 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| PhysiciansCare Ophthalmic Solution Eyewash 929 g/946mL 00924-0162-08 | Acme | 236 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Physicians Care Eyewash 465 mL/473mL 00924-0163-01 | Acme | 29 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Easy Care First Aid Eyewash 929 g/946mL 44224-0160-01 | Tender | 30 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Medi-First First Aid Eye Wash 983 mg/mL 47682-0197-11 | Unifirst | 473 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Medi-First First Aid Eye Wash 983 mg/mLthis 47682-0198-18 | Unifirst | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Green Guard First Aid Eye Wash .983 mg/mL 47682-0410-08 | Unifirst | 236 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Green Guard First Aid Eye Wash .983 mg/mL 47682-0412-11 | Unifirst | 473 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Medi-First Plus First Aid Eye Wash .983 mg/mL 47682-0936-18 | Unifirst | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Eye Clean 98.3 mL/100mL 50332-0201-01 | HART | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| AeroWash Eyewash .983 mL/mL 55305-0115-10 | Aero | 30 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| ULINE Eyewash 465 mL/473mL 65785-0125-01 | Niagara | 473 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pur-Wash 929 g/946mL 65785-0160-01 | Niagara | 30 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pur-Wash 929 g/946mL 65785-0162-01 | Niagara | 236 ml | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Pur-Wash 929 g/946mL 65785-0166-01 | Niagara | 473 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pur-Wash 465 mL/473mL 65785-0168-01 | Niagara | 473 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pur-Wash 929 g/946mL 65785-0169-01 | Niagara | 30 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Eye wash 98.3 mL/100mL 68599-1981-01 | McKesson | 29.6 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| ULINE Eyewash 465 mL/473mL 69790-0010-16 | Uline. | 473 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Firstep Firstflush 465 mL/473mL 70290-0310-32 | Encon | 946 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| ECOLAB Eye Wash .983 mg/mL 71338-0119-18 | ECOLAB | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dynamic Eyewash with Eyecup 929 g/946mL 72745-0101-16 | Dynamic | 473 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Kollourion Eyesalve Eyewash 929 g/946mL 72924-0001-01 | Miracle | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Thompson Safety Eyewash 929 g/946mL 73408-0198-18 | Thompson | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Crane Safety Eye Wash .983 mg/mL 73408-0936-18 | Crane | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Eyewash 465 mL/473mL 78641-0786-67 | Global | 473 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
About this product: this is the brand-name version. We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
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
🏛️
2011
On the market since
Dec 2011
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
15 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.
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47682-0198-08 | 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DISPENSING (47682-198-08) | 2011-12-02 | Active |
| 47682-0198-18 You're viewing this | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DISPENSING (47682-198-18) | 2011-12-02 | Active |
| 47682-0198-28 | 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DISPENSING (47682-198-28) | 2011-12-02 | Active |
You're viewing one of 3 pack sizes for this product.
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in NDC 47682-0198-18?
NDC 47682-0198-18 contains 118 mL — 118 ml in 1 bottle, dispensing.
What is the difference between NDC 47682-0198-18 and NDC 47682-0198-28?
Both are Medi-First First Aid Eye Wash Purified Water 983 mg/mL Solution — the drug itself is identical. NDC 47682-0198-18 is the 118 mL package, while NDC 47682-0198-28 is the 30 ml package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Medi-First First Aid Eye Wash Purified Water 983 mg/mL Solution?
Bill NDC 47682-0198-18 — the 11-digit billing format is 47682019818. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.
🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage
Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
| NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) | ✓ Available |
| Labeler | ✓ Available |
| Product & package description | ✓ Available |
| Marketing category & status | ✓ Available |
| Active ingredient / dosage form / route | ✓ Available |
| FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) | ✓ Available |
| Package photos | ✓ Available |
| Inactive ingredients (structured) | ✓ Available |
| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
| Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data | — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope. |
| HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk | — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal. |
| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold. |
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.
Questions about this listing
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 47682-198-18, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 47682-0198-18, written without dashes as 47682019818. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 47682-0198-18, the first segment (47682) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Unifirst First Aid Corporation; the middle segment (0198) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (18) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Unifirst First Aid Corporation. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 2 other package presentations of this same product, including 30 ml (47682-0198-28), 236 ml (47682-0198-08). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Unifirst First Aid Corporation is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
📄 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
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use For cleansing the eye to help relieve irritation or burning by removing loose foreign materia.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Flush the affected eye as needed, controlling the rate of flow of solution by pressure on the bottle. .
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only Do not use if you experience any open wounds in or near the eyes and obtain immediare medical treatment if solution changes color or becomes cloudy When using this product to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface do not reuse once opened, discard Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience changes in vision eye pain condition worsens or persists continued redness or irritation of the eye Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient Purified water 98.3%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients boric acid, sodium borate, sodium chloride Questions? Call 800-634-7680
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Eyewash
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Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.
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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.