NDC Package 0179-1978-01 Naproxen

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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:

0179-1978-01

Package Description:

100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

Product Code:

0179-1978

Proprietary Name:

Naproxen

Usage Information:

See also Warning section. Naproxen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, muscle aches, tendonitis, dental pain, and menstrual cramps. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, bursitis, and gout attacks. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.

11-Digit NDC Billing Format:

00179197801

Labeler Name:

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

ANDA078250

Marketing Category:

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

Start Marketing Date:

10-20-2008

End Marketing Date:

03-31-2020

Listing Expiration Date:

03-31-2020

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

0179 - Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
- 0179-1978 - Naproxen
  - 0179-1978-01 - 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

The NDC Directory contains ONLY information on final marketed drugs submitted to FDA electronically by labelers. A labeler might be a manufacturer, re-packager or re-labeler. The product information included in the NDC directory does not indicate that FDA has verified the information provided by the product labeler. Assigned NDC numbers are not in any way an indication of FDA approval of the product.

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package Code	Package Description
0179-1978-30	30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
0179-1978-50	50 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
0179-1978-60	60 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 0179-1978-01?

The NDC Packaged Code 0179-1978-01 is assigned to a package of 100 tablet in 1 bottle of Naproxen, labeled by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

Is NDC 0179-1978 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Naproxen with product code 0179-1978 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals on October 20, 2008 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on March 31, 2020 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0179-1978-01?

The 11-digit format is 00179197801. 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	0179-1978-01	5-4-2	00179-1978-01

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