NDC Package 0179-1471-30 Famotidine

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This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

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NDC Package Code:

0179-1471-30

Package Description:

30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE

Product Code:

0179-1471

Proprietary Name:

Famotidine

Usage Information:

Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

00179147130

Labeler Name:

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

ANDA075511

Marketing Category:

ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.

Start Marketing Date:

02-16-2005

End Marketing Date:

03-31-2018

Listing Expiration Date:

03-31-2018

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

0179 - Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
- 0179-1471 - Famotidine
  - 0179-1471-30 - 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package Code	Package Description
0179-1471-01	100 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
0179-1471-50	50 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
0179-1471-60	60 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
0179-1471-90	90 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 0179-1471-30?

The NDC Packaged Code 0179-1471-30 is assigned to a package of 30 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle of Famotidine, labeled by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 0179-1471 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Famotidine with product code 0179-1471 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals on February 16, 2005 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on March 31, 2018 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0179-1471-30?

The 11-digit format is 00179147130. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.

This package code is originally configured in a 4-4-2 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:

10-Digit Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
4-4-2	0179-1471-30	5-4-2	00179-1471-30

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