Famotidine Granule
NDC Package 81842-604-01

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

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.

Famotidine granules is famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. This formulation utilizes a granule delivery system. Marketed by Coating Place, Llc, this product is identified by NDC 81842-604.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
81842-604-01
Package Description
55.25 GRANULE in 1 DRUM
Product Code
81842-604
11-Digit Billing Format
81842060401

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Famotidine
Non-Proprietary Name
Famotidine
Substance Name
Famotidine
Dosage Form
Granule - A small particle or grain.
Active Ingredient(s)
FAMOTIDINE 100 mg/1
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.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Coating Place, Llc
Product Type
Drug For Further Processing
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
03-16-2007
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 81842-604-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 55.25 granule in 1 drum of Famotidine (UNFINISHED drug), drug for further processing labeled by Coating Place, Llc. This granule is formulated for use and contains famotidine as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Coating Place, Llc on March 16, 2007. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

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.

How is this Coating Place, Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 81842060401. 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)
81842-604-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
81842-0604-01

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