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NDC Package 63868-486-25 Famotidine

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    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
63868-486-25
Package Description:
25 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
63868-486
Proprietary 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:
63868048625
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
25 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 199047 - famotidine 10 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 310273 - famotidine 20 MG Oral Tablet
    • Labeler Name:
    Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc.
    Sample Package:
    No
    Start Marketing Date:
    07-23-2010
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2019
    Exclude Flag:
    I
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    63868-486-5050 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 63868-486-25?

    The NDC Packaged Code 63868-486-25 is assigned to a package of 25 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle of Famotidine, labeled by Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc.. The product's dosage form is and is administered via form.

    Is NDC 63868-486 included in the NDC Directory?

    No, Famotidine with product code 63868-486 is excluded from the NDC Directory because it's listing has been INACTIVATED by FDA. The product was first marketed by Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc. on July 23, 2010 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2019 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 63868-486-25?

    The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 25.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 63868-486-25?

    The 11-digit format is 63868048625. 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
    5-3-263868-486-255-4-263868-0486-25