NDC Package 42998-973-03 Pepcid

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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:

42998-973-03

Package Description:

30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE

Product Code:

42998-973

Proprietary Name:

Pepcid

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:

42998097303

Billing Unit:

EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.

NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:

30 EA

Labeler Name:

Marathon Pharmaceuticals, Llc

Sample Package:

FDA Application Number:

NDA019462

Marketing Category:

NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.

Start Marketing Date:

10-15-1986

End Marketing Date:

10-31-2014

Listing Expiration Date:

10-31-2014

Exclude Flag:

Code Structure:

42998 - Marathon Pharmaceuticals, Llc
- 42998-973 - Pepcid
  - 42998-973-03 - 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
42998-973-10	100 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
42998-973-10	100 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 42998-973-03?

The NDC Packaged Code 42998-973-03 is assigned to a package of 30 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle of Pepcid, labeled by Marathon Pharmaceuticals, Llc. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 30 billable units per package.

Is NDC 42998-973 included in the NDC Directory?

No, Pepcid with product code 42998-973 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it was discontinued by the manufacturer. The product was first marketed by Marathon Pharmaceuticals, Llc on October 15, 1986 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on October 31, 2014 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the NDC billing unit for package 42998-973-03?

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 30.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 42998-973-03?

The 11-digit format is 42998097303. 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 Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
5-3-2	42998-973-03	5-4-2	42998-0973-03

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