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Alka-Seltzer Original Flavor 325 mg Tablet, Effervescent — NDC 0280-0087-03 (Billing 00280-0087-03)

by Bayer HealthCare LLC. · 36 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH

This is a package of Alka-Seltzer Original Flavor 325 mg Tablet, Effervescent from Bayer HealthCare LLC., marketed since Mar 2022 and currently FDA-listed.

NDC 00280-0087-03
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 0280-0087-03 billing pads the labeler segment with a zero
This package
Contains2 tablet, effervescent in 1 pouch Pack sizes5 compare ↓
Product page 00280-0087-01 Also comes in: 2 tablets 0280-0087-02 2 tablets 0280-0087-04 2 tablets 0280-0087-01 2 tablets 0280-0087-06
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 0280-0087-03 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
0280 labeler · 0087 product · 03 package
Package marketed since
Apr 4, 2022
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 0280008703 9
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 0280-0087-03
Product NDC 0280-0087
11-digit billing NDC 00280008703
RxCUI 2606079
UNII R16CO5Y76E
Application # M013
SPL Set ID 07478020-5ba0-3b67-e054-00144ff88e88
Established class (EPC) Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor
Mechanism of action Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
Physiologic effect Decreased Prostaglandin Production; Decreased Platelet Aggregation
Chemical class Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2022-03-03
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET, EFFERVESCENT
Substance ASPIRIN
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 2606079
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 0280-0087-03 — a 4-4-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the labeler segment → 00280-0087-03. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor class.

Pharmacologic class Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor, Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
Drug family (ATC) Other agents for local oral treatment, Platelet aggregation inhibitors excl. heparin, Salicylic acid and derivatives
How it works Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Aspirin is used to: reduce fever relieve mild to moderate pain and inflammation prevent heart attacks, strokes or mini-strokes reduce the risk of death in people who are experiencing or who have had a heart attack Aspirin is in a group of medications called salicylates. It works by blocking natural substances that cause fever, pain, swelling, and blood clots. Aspirin is also available in combination with other medications such as pain relievers and cough and cold medications. This monograph only includes information about the use of aspirin alone. If you are taking a combination product,...

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Aspirin is used to temporarily relieve common minor pains — things like headaches, backaches, muscle aches, toothaches, menstrual cramps, and discomfort from a cold — and to reduce...
  • Generally, no — aspirin should not be given to children under 12. More importantly, children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chickenpox or a flu-like illness should n...
  • Yes, stomach upset, heartburn, and nausea are real possibilities with aspirin. Taking it with a full glass of water helps. Some people tolerate enteric-coated or delayed-release fo...
  • Does aspirin upset your stomach? What can I do about it?
📖 Read our full Aspirin guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 2 tablets 2 tablets 2 tablets 2 tablets
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
00280-0087-02 0280-0087-02 18 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH 2022-03-03 — Active
00280-0087-03 You're viewing this 36 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH 2022-04-04 — Active
00280-0087-04 0280-0087-04 12 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH 2022-03-03 — Active
00280-0087-01 0280-0087-01 Main listing 6 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH 2023-04-18 — Active
00280-0087-06 0280-0087-06 58 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH 2023-04-26 — Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package is listed by the FDA — 36 pouch in 1 carton / 2 tablet, effervescent in 1 pouch.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Alka-Seltzer Original Flavor 325 mg Tablet, Effervescent?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Alka-Seltzer Original Flavor 325 mgthis 00280-0087-03 Bayer 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
Alka-Seltzer Pain Relief 325 mg 00280-8251-24 Bayer 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
Signature Select Effervescent Pain Relief 325 mg 21130-0295-36 Safeway 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
TopCare Effervescent Pain Relief 325 mg 36800-0789-36 TOPCO 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
HEB Effervescent Pain Relief 325 mg 37808-0861-36 H. 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
Equaline Effervescent Pain Reliever 325 mg 41163-0741-36 UNITED 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
Medique Medi-Seltzer Pain Relief 325 mg 47682-0147-20 Unifirst 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
Good Sense Effervescent Pain Relief 325 mg 50804-0422-36 Perrigo 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
CVS Effervescent Pain Reliever 325 mg 51316-0359-36 CVS 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
Market Basket Effervescent Pain Relief 325 mg 53942-0883-36 DEMOULAS 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
Drug Mart Effervescent Pain Relief 325 mg 53943-0431-36 Discount 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
Family Wellness Pain Reliever 325 mg 55319-0870-36 FAMILY 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
Dollar General Effervescent Pain Reliever 325 mg 55910-0040-36 Dolgencorp, 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
Publix Fast Relief Effervescent - Original Flavor 325 mg 56062-0358-36 PUBLIX 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
Best Choice Effervescent Pain Reliever 36 325 mg 63941-0241-12 VALU 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
Alka-Seltzer 325 mg 66715-5206-00 Lil' 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
Alka-Seltzer Original Flavor 325 mg 66715-6403-02 Lil' 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
Alka-Seltzer Original Flavor 325 mg 66715-6503-02 Lil' 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
Alka-Seltzer Original Flavor 325 mg 66715-9603-02 Lil' 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
Winco Foods Effervescent Pain Relief 325 mg 67091-0448-36 Winco 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
Alka-Seltzer Original Flavor 325 mg 67751-0219-01 Navajo 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
Meijer Effervescent Pain Relief 325 mg 79481-0073-06 Meijer 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
Quality Choice Effervescent Pain Relief 325 mg 83324-0018-36 CHAIN 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2022
On the market since
Mar 2022
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
4 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

What it looks like

Color white
ShapeRound
ImprintAlka;Seltzer
Size25 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

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Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerBayer HealthCare LLC.
FDA applicationM013 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code00280
First marketedMar 2022
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio240 products on file

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Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 Do Not Use 📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Other Information 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 33 words ▾

Uses ● temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: ● headache ● muscle pain ● backache ● toothache ● menstrual pain ● colds ● minor pain of arthritis ● temporarily reduces fever

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 70 words ▾

Directions ● fully dissolve 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking adults and children 12 years and over 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours adults 60 years and over 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years consult a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 156 words ▾

Warnings Reye’s syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: · hives · facial swelling · asthma (wheezing) · shock Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding.

The chance is higher if you ● are age 60 or older ● have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems ● take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug ● take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others) ● have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product ● take more or for a longer time than directed

🧪 Active Ingredient 10 words ▾

Active ingredient (in each tablet) Buffered aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 7 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients anhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate

🎯 Purpose 6 words ▾

Pain reliever/fever reducer *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

📄 Do Not Use 33 words ▾

Do not use ● if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer ● if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 53 words ▾

Ask a doctor before use if ● stomach bleeding warning applies to you ● you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn ● you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease ● you are taking a diuretic ● you have asthma ● you have a sodium-restricted diet

📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If 22 words ▾

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you ar e taking a prescription drug for ● diabetes ● gout ● arthritis

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 90 words ▾

Stop use and ask a doctor if ● an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away. ● you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: ● feel faint ● vomit blood ● have bloody or black stools ● have stomach pain that does not get better ● pain gets worse or last more than 10 days ● fever gets worse or last more than 3 days ● redness or swelling is present ● new symptoms occur ● ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs

🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 47 words ▾

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 21 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📄 Other Information 29 words ▾

Other information ● each tablet contains: sodium 568 mg ● store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat. ● Alka-Seltzer Original Flavor in water contains principally the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate

📄 Questions or Comments 11 words ▾

Questions or comments? 1-800-986-0369 (Mon – Fri 9AM – 5PM EST)

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 33 words ▾

Alka-Seltzer Buffered Aspirin (NSAID) / Pain reliever / fever reducer Fast Relief of: Headache Backache Body Aches Muscle Pain ORIGINAL FLAVOR 24 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS (12 - 2 count pouches) Alka-Seltzer Original Flavor 24ct

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available.
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Bayer HealthCare LLC.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 4 other package presentations of this same product, including 2 tablets (00280-0087-02), 2 tablets (00280-0087-04), 2 tablets (00280-0087-01). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Bayer HealthCare LLC. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
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For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.