NDC Package 59651-053-61 Famotidine

Tablet, Film Coated - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

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NDC Package Code:
59651-053-61
Package Description:
6000 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BAG
Product Code:
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:
59651005361
Product Type:
Drug For Further Processing
Labeler Name:
Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Dosage Form:
Tablet, Film Coated - A solid dosage form that contains medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents and is coated with a thin layer of a water-insoluble or water-soluble polymer.
Active Ingredient(s):
Sample Package:
N/A
Marketing Category:
DRUG FOR FURTHER PROCESSING - A drug (other than the bulk ingredient API) that is in an interim stage of manufacture, processing, preparation, or packaging, and not ready for human or animal use.
Start Marketing Date:
04-26-2016
Listing Expiration Date:
12-31-2024
Exclude Flag:
N
Unfinished Product:
Yes
Code Structure:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 59651-053-61?

The NDC Packaged Code 59651-053-61 is assigned to an UNFINISHED drug package of 6000 tablet, film coated in 1 bag of Famotidine, drug for further processing labeled by Aurobindo Pharma Limited. The product's dosage form is tablet, film coated and is administered via form.

Is NDC 59651-053 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Famotidine is an UNFINISHED PRODUCT with code 59651-053 that is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Aurobindo Pharma Limited on April 26, 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 59651-053-61?

The 11-digit format is 59651005361. 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
5-3-259651-053-615-4-259651-0053-61