Acetaminophen
NDC Package 54868-3832-0

11-digit billing NDC: 54868383200 · Billing unit: EA · 1000 EA per package
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.

Acetaminophen is do not take more than directed.Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms lastDo not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hoursDo not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctorChildren under 12 years: Do not use adult Extra Strength product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) of acetaminophen and may cause liver damage. Marketed by Physicians Total Care, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 54868-3832 and is authorized under FDA application part343.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
54868-3832-0
Package Description
1000 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
54868-3832
11-Digit Billing Format
54868383200
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
1000 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Acetaminophen Extra Strength
Dosage Form
-
Usage Information
Do not take more than directed.Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms lastDo not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hoursDo not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctorChildren under 12 years: Do not use adult Extra Strength product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) of acetaminophen and may cause liver damage.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
FDA Application #
part343
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH FINAL - A product marketed pursuant to a final Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug Monograph.
Start Marketing Date
10-24-2002
Listing Expiration
12-31-2017
Exclude Flag
I
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 54868-3832-0 identifies a specific commercial package of 1000 tablet in 1 bottle of Acetaminophen Extra Strength, labeled by Physicians Total Care, Inc.. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1000 billable units per package. 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 Physicians Total Care, Inc. on October 24, 2002. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2017.

How is this Physicians Total Care, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 54868383200. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 1000 total billable units per package. 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)
54868-3832-0
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
54868-3832-00

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