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NDC Package 0280-0047-36 Alka-seltzer Heartburn

Anhydrous Citric Acid,Sodium Bicarbonate (heat-treated) Tablet, Effervescent Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
0280-0047-36
Package Description:
18 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH
Product Code:
0280-0047
Proprietary Name:
Alka-seltzer Heartburn
Non-Proprietary Name:
Anhydrous Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate (heat-treated)
Substance Name:
Citric Acid Monohydrate; Sodium Bicarbonate
Usage Information:
Fully dissolve 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking adults and children 12 years and over2 tablets every 4 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctordo not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hoursadults 60 years and over2 tablets every 4 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctordo not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hourschildren under 12 yearsconsult a doctor
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00280004736
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1536470 - citric acid 1000 MG / sodium bicarbonate 1940 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1536470 - Citric Acid 1000 MG / NaHCO3 1940 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Otc Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Bayer Healthcare Llc.
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet, Effervescent - A solid dosage form containing mixtures of acids (e.g., citric acid, tartaric acid) and sodium bicarbonate, which release carbon dioxide when dissolved in water; it is intended to be dissolved or dispersed in water before administration.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE 1000 mg/1
  • SODIUM BICARBONATE 1940 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Acidifying Activity - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Anti-coagulant - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Calcium Chelating Activity - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Calculi Dissolution Agent - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
  • Decreased Coagulation Factor Activity - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
  • Increased Large Intestinal Motility - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
  • Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
  • Osmotic Activity - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Osmotic Laxative - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    M001
    Marketing Category:
    OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
    Start Marketing Date:
    03-02-2010
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0280-0047-36?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0280-0047-36 is assigned to a package of 18 pouch in 1 carton / 2 tablet, effervescent in 1 pouch of Alka-seltzer Heartburn, a human over the counter drug labeled by Bayer Healthcare Llc.. The product's dosage form is tablet, effervescent and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 0280-0047 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Alka-seltzer Heartburn with product code 0280-0047 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Bayer Healthcare Llc. on March 02, 2010 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0280-0047-36?

    The 11-digit format is 00280004736. 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 Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    4-4-20280-0047-365-4-200280-0047-36