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NDC Package 16837-855-19 Pepcid Ac Maximum Strength

Famotidine Tablet, Film Coated Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    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:
16837-855-19
Package Description:
1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 8 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK
Product Code:
16837-855
Proprietary Name:
Pepcid Ac Maximum Strength
Non-Proprietary Name:
Famotidine
Substance 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:
16837085519
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 104094 - Pepcid AC 20 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 104094 - famotidine 20 MG Oral Tablet [Pepcid]
  • RxCUI: 104094 - Pepcid 20 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 310273 - famotidine 20 MG Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Otc Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet, Film Coated - A solid dosage form that contains medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents and is coated with a thin layer of a water-insoluble or water-soluble polymer.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • FAMOTIDINE 20 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Histamine H2 Receptor Antagonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA020325
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    09-01-2003
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    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
    16837-855-022 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 1 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 POUCH
    16837-855-091 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 PACKAGE / 100 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    16837-855-121 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 100 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    16837-855-131 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 POUCH
    16837-855-145 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 5 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK
    16837-855-151 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 35 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    16837-855-161 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 50 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    16837-855-181 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 100 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    16837-855-202 CARTON in 1 PACKAGE / 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 50 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    16837-855-242500 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 1 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 POUCH
    16837-855-501 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 50 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    16837-855-5250 POUCH in 1 TRAY / 1 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 POUCH
    16837-855-701 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 70 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    16837-855-751 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 75 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    16837-855-801 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 80 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    16837-855-851 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 85 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    16837-855-90125 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 PACKAGE, COMBINATION

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 16837-855-19?

    The NDC Packaged Code 16837-855-19 is assigned to a package of 1 blister pack in 1 carton / 8 tablet, film coated in 1 blister pack of Pepcid Ac Maximum Strength, a human over the counter drug labeled by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet, film coated and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 16837-855 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Pepcid Ac Maximum Strength with product code 16837-855 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. on September 01, 2003 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 16837-855-19?

    The 11-digit format is 16837085519. 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 5-3-2 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
    5-3-216837-855-195-4-216837-0855-19