Alka Seltzer
NDC Package 53666-403-15

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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

Alka Seltzer is fully dissolve 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before takingadults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hoursadults 60 years and over 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hourschildren under 12 years consult a doctorOther informationeach tablet contains: sodium 567 mgstore at room temperature. Marketed by Salimex, S.a., this product is identified by NDC 53666-403 and is authorized under FDA application part343.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
53666-403-15
Package Description
150 BOX in 1 CASE / 12 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 BOX (53666-403-33)
Product Code
53666-403
11-Digit Billing Format
53666040315
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 1536675 - aspirin 325 MG / citric acid 1000 MG / sodium bicarbonate 1916 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1536675 - ASA 325 MG / Citric Acid 1000 MG / NaHCO3 1916 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1536680 - Alka-Seltzer 325 MG / 1000 MG / 1916 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1536680 - aspirin 325 MG / citric acid 1000 MG / sodium bicarbonate 1916 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet [Alka-Seltzer]
  • RxCUI: 1536680 - Alka-Seltzer (aspirin 325 MG / citric acid 1000 MG / sodium bicarbonate 1916 MG) Effervescent Oral Tablet

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Alka Seltzer
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Fully dissolve 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before takingadults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hoursadults 60 years and over 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hourschildren under 12 years consult a doctorOther informationeach tablet contains: sodium 567 mgstore at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.Alka-Seltzer in water contains principally the antacid sodium citrate and the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Salimex, S.a.
FDA Application #
part343
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH FINAL - A product marketed pursuant to a final Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug Monograph.
Start Marketing Date
10-10-2012
Listing Expiration
12-31-2017
Exclude Flag
I
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 53666-403-15 identifies a specific commercial package of 150 box in 1 case / 12 tablet, effervescent in 1 box (53666-403-33) of Alka Seltzer, labeled by Salimex, S.a.. 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 Salimex, S.a. on October 10, 2012. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.

How is this Salimex, S.a. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 53666040315. 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)
53666-403-15
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
53666-0403-15

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