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NDC Package 50383-913-40 Famotidine

Powder, For Solution Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
50383-913-40
Package Description:
1 BOTTLE, GLASS in 1 CARTON / 50 mL in 1 BOTTLE, GLASS
Product Code:
50383-913
Proprietary Name:
Famotidine
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:
50383091340
Product Type:
Human Prescription Drug
Labeler Name:
Akorn
Dosage Form:
Powder, For Solution - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals, which, upon the addition of suitable vehicles, yields a solution.
Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • FAMOTIDINE 40 mg/5mL
    • 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:
    ANDA201995
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    03-16-2016
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 50383-913-40?

    The NDC Packaged Code 50383-913-40 is assigned to a package of 1 bottle, glass in 1 carton / 50 ml in 1 bottle, glass of Famotidine, a human prescription drug labeled by Akorn. The product's dosage form is powder, for solution and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 50383-913 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Famotidine with product code 50383-913 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Akorn on March 16, 2016 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 50383-913-40?

    The 11-digit format is 50383091340. 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
    5-3-250383-913-405-4-250383-0913-40