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NDC Package 0280-4000-03 Alka-seltzer Original

Anhydrous Citric Acid,Aspirin,And Sodium Bicarbonate Tablet, Effervescent Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. 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:
0280-4000-03
Package Description:
18 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH
Product Code:
0280-4000
Proprietary Name:
Alka-seltzer Original
Non-Proprietary Name:
Anhydrous Citric Acid, Aspirin, And Sodium Bicarbonate
Substance Name:
Anhydrous Citric Acid; Aspirin; Sodium Bicarbonate
Usage Information:
Directions● fully dissolve 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before takingadults and children 12 years and over2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctordo not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hoursadults 60 years and over2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctordo not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hourschildren under 12 yearsconsult a doctor
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00280400003
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
18 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1536675 - aspirin 325 MG / citric acid 1000 MG / sodium bicarbonate 1916 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1536675 - ASA 325 MG / Citric Acid 1000 MG / NaHCO3 1916 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1536680 - Alka-Seltzer 325 MG / 1000 MG / 1916 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1536680 - aspirin 325 MG / citric acid 1000 MG / sodium bicarbonate 1916 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet [Alka-Seltzer]
  • RxCUI: 1536680 - Alka-Seltzer (aspirin 325 MG / citric acid 1000 MG / sodium bicarbonate 1916 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):
Pharmacologic Class(es):
Sample Package:
No
FDA Application Number:
M013
Marketing Category:
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date:
03-02-2010
Listing Expiration Date:
12-31-2025
Exclude Flag:
N
Code Structure:

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package CodePackage Description
0280-4000-016 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH
0280-4000-0224 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH
0280-4000-0458 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH
0280-4000-0536 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH
0280-4000-0612 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH
0280-4000-0726 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 0280-4000-03?

The NDC Packaged Code 0280-4000-03 is assigned to a package of 18 pouch in 1 carton / 2 tablet, effervescent in 1 pouch of Alka-seltzer Original, 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.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 18 billable units per package.

Is NDC 0280-4000 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Alka-seltzer Original with product code 0280-4000 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, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 0280-4000-03?

The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 18.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0280-4000-03?

The 11-digit format is 00280400003. 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
4-4-20280-4000-035-4-200280-4000-03