Ranitidine
NDC Package 50436-0253-2

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    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.

Ranitidine is tablets, USP are indicated in:Short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer. Marketed by Unit Dose Services, this product is identified by NDC 50436-0253 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA077824.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
50436-0253-2
Package Description
60 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
50436-0253
11-Digit Billing Format
50436025302
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Ranitidine
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Ranitidine Tablets, USP are indicated in:Short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer. Most patients heal within 4 weeks. Studies available to date have not assessed the safety of ranitidine in uncomplicated duodenal ulcer for periods of more than 8 weeks.Maintenance therapy for duodenal ulcer patients at reduced dosage after healing of acute ulcers. No placebo-controlled comparative studies have been carried out for periods of longer than 1 year.The treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions (e.g., Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and systemic mastocytosis).Short-term treatment of active, benign gastric ulcer. Most patients heal within 6 weeks and the usefulness of further treatment has not been demonstrated. Studies available to date have not assessed the safety of ranitidine in uncomplicated, benign gastric ulcer for periods of more than 6 weeks.Maintenance therapy for gastric ulcer patients at reduced dosage after healing of acute ulcers. Placebo-controlled studies have been carried out for 1 year.Treatment of GERD. Symptomatic relief commonly occurs within 24 hours after starting therapy with Ranitidine Tablets, USP 150 mg b.i.d.Treatment of endoscopically diagnosed erosive esophagitis. Symptomatic relief of heartburn commonly occurs within 24 hours of therapy initiation with Ranitidine Tablets, USP 150 mg q.i.d.Maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis. Placebo-controlled trials have been carried out for 48 weeks.Concomitant antacids should be given as needed for pain relief to patients with active duodenal ulcer; active, benign gastric ulcer; hypersecretory states; GERD; and erosive esophagitis.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Unit Dose Services
FDA Application #
ANDA077824
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
12-16-2009
Listing Expiration
12-31-2020
Exclude Flag
I
Sample Package
No

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (50436-0253). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

50436-0253-1
30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
50436-0253-6
180 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 50436-0253-2 identifies a specific commercial package of 60 tablet in 1 bottle of Ranitidine, labeled by Unit Dose Services. 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 Unit Dose Services on December 16, 2009. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2020.

How is this Unit Dose Services product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 50436025302. 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 (5-4-1)
50436-0253-2
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
50436-0253-02

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