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NDC Package 68071-2678-3 Famotidine

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

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Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
68071-2678-3
Package Description:
30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
68071-2678
Proprietary Name:
Famotidine
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:
68071267803
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 310273 - famotidine 20 MG Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Nucare Pharmaceuticals,inc.
    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.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • FAMOTIDINE 20 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Histamine H2 Receptor Antagonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA075718
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    04-16-2001
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 68071-2678-3?

    The NDC Packaged Code 68071-2678-3 is assigned to a package of 30 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle of Famotidine, a human prescription drug labeled by Nucare Pharmaceuticals,inc.. The product's dosage form is tablet, film coated and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 68071-2678 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Famotidine with product code 68071-2678 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Nucare Pharmaceuticals,inc. on April 16, 2001 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 68071-2678-3?

    The 11-digit format is 68071267803. 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 5-4-1 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
    5-4-168071-2678-35-4-268071-2678-03