Acid Reducer
NDC Package 49348-026-04

View Billable Units, 11-Digit Conversion Format, and RxNorm mappings
Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

Acid Reducer is ranitidine is known as an H2 blocker. Marketed by Mckesson, this product is identified by NDC 49348-026 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA200536.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
49348-026-04
Package Description
1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 24 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
49348-026
11-Digit Billing Format
49348002604
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Acid Reducer
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Ranitidine is known as an H2 blocker. It works by reducing the amount of acid in your stomach. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). This drug has been withdrawn from the US market due to problems with safety. A possible cancer-causing impurity has been found in some ranitidine products.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Mckesson
FDA Application #
ANDA200536
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
01-07-2014
Listing Expiration
12-31-2019
Exclude Flag
I
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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.

* Please review the full disclaimer at the bottom of this page.

Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (49348-026). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

49348-026-54
1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 65 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

* Please review the full disclaimer at the bottom of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 49348-026-04 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 bottle in 1 carton / 24 tablet in 1 bottle of Acid Reducer, labeled by Mckesson. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Mckesson on January 07, 2014. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2019.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

Ranitidine is known as an H2 blocker. It works by reducing the amount of acid in your stomach. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). This drug has been withdrawn from the US market due to problems with safety. A possible cancer-causing impurity has been found in some ranitidine products.

How is this Mckesson product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 49348002604. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-3-2)
49348-026-04
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
49348-0026-04

Note: The zero is added to the Product segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.