Home › NDC Lookup › Ingredients › Famotidine › 16837-0855-85
PEPCID AC Maximum Strength Famotidine 20 mg Tablet, Film Coated, 85-count — NDC 16837-0855-85 package photo

PEPCID AC Maximum Strength Famotidine 20 mg Tablet, Film Coated, 85-count

by Kenvue Brands LLC · 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (16837-855-85) / 85 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
NDC 16837-0855-85
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 16837-855-85 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains85-count Pack sizes25 compare ↓
Also comes in: 1 tablet 16837-0855-13 1 tablet 16837-0855-52 1 tablet 16837-0855-02 1 tablet 16837-0855-24 5 tablets 16837-0855-05 5 tablets 16837-0855-14 5 tablets 16837-0855-51 8 tablets 16837-0855-19 8 tablets 16837-0855-40 35 tablets 16837-0855-15 50 tablets 16837-0855-16 50 tablets 16837-0855-20 50 tablets 16837-0855-49 50 tablets 16837-0855-50 65 tablets 16837-0855-17 65 tablets 16837-0855-65 65 tablets 16837-0855-67 70 tablets 16837-0855-70 75 tablets 16837-0855-75 80 tablets 16837-0855-80 100 tablets 16837-0855-09 100 tablets 16837-0855-12 100 tablets 16837-0855-18 125 tablets 16837-0855-90
OTC Brand On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →

This page is curated, coded, and maintained by

Compiled from public FDA, CMS, DailyMed, NADAC, and related drug data sources. Editorial policy

⚠️
Other active recalls for Famotidine (different manufacturers) — 1 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class I · Nov 6, 2025 — Microbial Contamination of Sterile Products; out of limit results obtained for endotoxin testing. (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0182-2026
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 16837-855-85
Product NDC 16837-855
11-digit billing NDC 16837085585
RxCUI 104094, 310273
UNII 5QZO15J2Z8
UPC 0716837855255
Application # NDA020325
SPL Set ID 2854047f-c5c4-43c3-8ef2-5c0a84a307f2
Established class (EPC) Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist
Mechanism of action Histamine H2 Receptor Antagonists
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2003-09-01
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET, FILM COATED
Substance FAMOTIDINE
GPI-14 49200030000320
GPI class Pepcid AC Maximum Strength
GCN Seq No 011677
GCN 46430
HICL code 004521
Ingredient (HICL) Famotidine
HIC1 code Z
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Body As A Whole
HIC2 code Z2
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Antihistamines, Antiserotonins, Immunosuppressants
HIC3 code Z2D
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Histamine H2-Receptor Inhibitors
AHFS code 04:92.00.00
AHFS class Other Antihistamines
FDB label name PEPCID AC 20 MG TABLET
FDB brand name Pepcid Ac
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 16837-855-85 — a 5-3-2 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 product segment → 16837-0855-85. 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 Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist class.

Pharmacologic class Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist
Drug family (ATC) H2-receptor antagonists
How it works Histamine H2 Receptor Antagonists
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.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerKenvue Brands LLC
Application holderKENVUE BRANDS LLC
FDA applicationNDA020325 (NDA)
Labeler code16837
First marketedSep 2003
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio564 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
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.

🩺 Clinical

Label name PEPCID AC 20 MG TABLET Ingredient Famotidine
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Famotidine is an acid reducer. Over-the-counter products like Acid Reducer or Calmicid AC are mainly for relieving or preventing heartburn and indigestion. Prescription famotidine...
  • Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water — don't chew it. For heartburn relief, you can take it when symptoms start. To prevent heartburn before a meal, take it 10 to 60...
  • Most people do just fine with famotidine. The most common things that come up are headache, dizziness, and constipation. Some people notice nausea or stomach discomfort too. These...
  • What side effects should I actually expect?
📖 Read our full Famotidine guide →
6
Nutrient depletion considerations

Famotidine may be associated with lower levels of 6 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

🧪 Full Famotidine nutrient depletion report →
An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
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.

💊 What it looks like

Color white
ShapeSemi-circle
ImprintPAC;20
Size9 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.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII R12CBM0EIZ
    A natural wax derived from a Brazilian palm tree, used as a coating and polish on tablets and capsules. It creates a smooth, shiny finish that protects the medicine and improves appearance.
  • UNII 9XZ8H6N6OH
    A plant-based cellulose derivative used as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together, a thickener in liquids, and a coating agent to control how fast the medicine dissolves.
  • UNII 3NXW29V3WO
    Hypromellose is a plant-based thickener made from cellulose. It's used in medicines as a binder to hold ingredients together, a coating for tablets, and a thickener for liquids.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII OP1R32D61U
    Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
  • UNII 7SEV7J4R1U
    A powder made from a naturally occurring mineral. In medicines, talc works as a glidant and anti-caking agent, helping tablets and capsules flow smoothly during manufacturing and preventing clumping.
  • UNII 15FIX9V2JP
    Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.

7 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statescarnauba wax, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, talc, titanium dioxide

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

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.

💲 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.
ℹ️
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: 1 tablet 1 tablet 1 tablet 1 tablet 5 tablets 5 tablets 5 tablets 8 tablets 8 tablets 35 tablets 50 tablets 50 tablets 50 tablets 50 tablets 65 tablets 65 tablets 65 tablets 70 tablets 75 tablets 80 tablets 100 tablets 100 tablets 100 tablets 125 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.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Famotidine 20 mg 00172-5728-60 Teva 100 tablets $0.029 AB Availability likely —
Famotidine 20 mg 00904-7193-06 Major 1 tablet $0.029 AB Availability likely —
Famotidine 20 mg 31722-0017-01 Camber 100 tablets $0.029 AB Availability likely —
Famotidine 20 mg 50268-0299-15 AvPAK 1 tablet $0.029 AB Availability likely —
Famotidine 20 mg 55111-0119-01 Dr.Reddy's 100 tablets $0.029 AB Availability likely —
Famotidine 20 mg 60687-0595-01 American 1 tablet $0.029 AB Availability likely —
Famotidine 20 mg 61442-0121-01 Carlsbad 2400 tablets $0.029 AB Availability likely —
famotidine 20 mg 62135-0807-90 Chartwell 90 tablets $0.029 AB Availability likely —
Famotidine 20 mg 64980-0623-01 Rising 100 tablets $0.029 AB Availability likely —
Famotidine 20 mg 65862-0859-01 Aurobindo 100 tablets $0.029 — Availability likely —
Famotidine 20 mg 67877-0842-01 Ascend 100 tablets $0.029 AB Availability likely —
Famotidine 20 mg 68001-0397-00 BluePoint 100 tablets $0.029 AB Availability likely —
Famotidine 20 mg 68645-0594-59 Legacy 60 tablets $0.029 AB Availability likely —
Famotidine 20 mg 69367-0400-10 Westminster 1000 tablets $0.029 AB Availability likely —
Famotidine 20 mg 70710-1683-00 Zydus 1000 tablets $0.029 AB Availability likely —
Famotidine 20 mg 70756-0051-11 Lifestar 100 tablets $0.029 AB Availability likely —
Famotidine 20 mg 72205-0145-05 Novadoz 500 tablets $0.029 AB Availability likely —
Good Sense Acid Reducer 20 mg 00113-0194-02 L. 1 tablet $0.143 — Availability likely —
Rugby Famotidine 20 mg 00536-1298-01 Rugby 100 tablets $0.143 — Availability likely —
Major Heartburn Relief Maximum Strength 20 mg 00904-5780-17 Major 1 tablet $0.143 — Availability likely —
Famotidine 20 mg 46122-0737-63 Amerisource 25 tablets $0.143 — Availability likely —
Famotidine 20 mg 68094-0054-65 Precision 10 tablets $0.143 — Availability likely —
famotidine 20 mg 69230-0327-01 Camber 100 tablets $0.143 — Availability likely —
Famotidine 20 mg 70000-0049-01 LEADER/ 25 tablets $0.143 — Availability likely —
Leader Acid Reducer 20 mg 70000-0654-01 Cardinal 50 tablets $0.143 — Availability likely —
Famotidine 20 mg 70000-0710-01 LEADER/ 200 tablets $0.143 — Availability likely —
foster and thrive acid reducer 20 mg 70677-1101-01 Strategic 1 tablet $0.143 — Availability likely —
famotidine 20 mg 83324-0008-50 CHAIN 50 tablets $0.143 — Availability likely —
Famotidine 20 mg 83324-0116-25 Chain 25 tablets $0.143 — Availability likely —
Pepcid 20 mg 00187-4420-10 Bausch 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Acid Controller 20 mg 00363-0701-01 Walgreen 85 tablets — — Discontinued —
acid controller 20 mg 00363-1203-71 Walgreen 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 00363-1899-14 WALGREEN 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 00363-5300-14 WALGREEN 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 00615-8558-05 NCS 15 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 10267-5689-01 Contract 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Maximum Strength Acid Reducer 20 mg 11673-0697-01 TARGET 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
acid relief 20 mg 11822-1014-00 Rite 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
acid relief 20 mg 11822-1194-01 Rite 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
acid relief 20 mg 11822-6123-00 Rite 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
PEPCID AC Maximum Strength 20 mgthis 16837-0855-85 Kenvue 85 tablets — — FDA listed —
Maximum Strength PEPCID AC Icy Cool Mint 20 mg 16837-0889-20 Kenvue 20 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 21130-0023-25 Albertsons 25 tablets — — FDA listed —
Maximum Strength Acid Controller 20 mg 21130-0027-05 BETTER 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 21130-0033-14 Better 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 21130-0191-20 SAFEWAY 200 tablets — — FDA listed —
acid controller 20 mg 21130-0521-82 Safeway 200 tablets — — FDA listed —
Signature Care Acid Controller maximum strength 20 mg 21130-0777-02 Safeway 1 tablet — — Discontinued —
Famotidine 20 mg 25000-0087-03 MARKSANS 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 25000-0124-68 MARKSANS 300 tablets — — FDA listed —
heartburn prevention 20 mg 30142-0194-71 Kroger 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
TopCare Acid Reducer 20 mg 36800-0194-02 Topco 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Acid Controller 20 mg 37808-0042-63 H 25 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 37835-0165-50 Bi-Mart 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
equaline heartburn prevention 20 mg 41163-0001-02 United 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Zantac 360 20 mg 41167-0361-00 Chattem, 8 tablets — — FDA listed —
Zantac 360 Cool Mint 20 mg 41167-0364-01 Chattem, 50 tablets — — Discontinued —
heartburn relief 20 mg 41250-0712-02 Meijer 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
CareOne Acid Relief 20 mg 41520-0707-02 American 1 tablet — — Discontinued —
Acid Reducer 20 mg 42507-0194-01 HyVee 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 43063-0695-20 PD-Rx 20 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Acid Reducer Maximum Strength 20 mg 43598-0960-32 Dr.Reddys 170 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 43602-0602-03 Ascent 300 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 46708-0293-10 Alembic 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 48433-0150-20 Safecor 1 tablet — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 49035-0505-14 Wal-Mart 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
Equate Famotidine 20 mg 49035-0650-71 Wal-Mart 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
Maximum Strength Acid Reducer 20 mg 49483-0720-20 TIME 200 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 50090-1044-00 A-S 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 50090-1045-00 A-S 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 50090-6582-00 A-S 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 50090-6932-00 A-S 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 50090-7178-00 A-S 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 50090-7180-00 A-S 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 50090-7829-00 A-S 90 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Zantac 360 1 per blister 6 blisters 20 mg 50269-0155-01 JC 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Zantac 360 2 per blister 6 blisters 20 mg 50269-0156-01 JC 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
Acid Reducer 20 mg 51316-0511-63 CVS 25 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 51407-0683-10 Golden 36000 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 51655-0233-25 Northwind 60 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 51655-0312-20 Northwind 20 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 53943-0101-25 Discount 25 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 54257-0802-02 Magno-Humphries, 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Calmicid AC Acid Reducer 20 mg 54473-0411-01 Melaleuca, 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 55111-0396-08 Dr.Reddys 8 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 55154-2628-00 Cardinal 1 tablet — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 55154-4313-00 Cardinal 1 tablet — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 55315-0435-53 Fred's, 25 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 55319-0057-10 Family 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 55319-0409-01 FAMILY 25 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 55319-0427-10 Family 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 55681-0342-03 TWIN 300 tablets — — FDA listed —
dg health heartburn prevention 20 mg 55910-0194-02 Dolgencorp 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
dg health heartburn prevention 20 mg 55910-0665-71 Dolgencorp 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
dg health acid reducer 20 mg 55910-0814-71 Dolgencorp 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
Acid Reducer 20 mg 56062-0088-02 Publix 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
maximum strength 20 mg 56062-0194-02 Publix 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 57896-0319-01 Geri-Care 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 58602-0706-14 Aurohealth 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 58602-0829-21 Aurohealth 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 58602-0859-34 Aurohealth 200 tablets — — FDA listed —
Acid Controller 20 mg 59640-0001-63 H 25 tablets — — FDA listed —
acid reducer 20 mg 59640-0023-71 H 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
acid controller 20 mg 59779-0194-63 CVS 25 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 62332-0001-10 Alembic 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 63187-0129-10 Proficient 10 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 63187-0723-00 Proficient 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 63629-7013-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 63868-0584-25 Chain 25 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 63941-0011-53 Best 25 tablets — — FDA listed —
kirkland signature acid controller 20 mg 63981-0194-05 Costco 125 tablets — — FDA listed —
Zantac 360, Travel BASIX 20 mg 66715-6458-02 Lil' 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
Pepcid AC 20 mg 66715-9748-08 Lil' 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Zantac 360 20 mg 66715-9758-05 Lil' 5 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 67296-2133-03 Redpharm 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 67296-2186-03 Redpharm 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Zantac 360 20 mg 67751-0214-01 Navajo 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 68016-0801-25 Chain 25 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 68071-2306-03 NuCare 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 68071-3201-02 NuCare 20 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 68071-3420-03 NuCare 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 68071-3786-03 NuCare 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
members mark acid pep 20 mg 68196-0121-00 Sam's 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
berkley and jensen famotidine 20 mg 68391-0300-78 BJWC 100 tablets — — Discontinued —
Famotidine 20 mg 68788-4021-03 Preferred 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 68788-4088-03 Preferred 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 68788-4119-01 Preferred 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 68788-8485-03 Preferred 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 68788-8889-01 Preferred 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Acid Reducer 20 mg 69168-0443-09 Allegiant 10 tablets — — FDA listed —
Acid Reducer 20 mg 69168-0445-32 Allegiant 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 69842-0087-14 CVS 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
acid reducer 20 mg 69842-0659-63 CVS 25 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 69842-0924-14 CVS 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 70518-3829-00 REMEDYREPACK 50 tablets — AB Discontinued —
Famotidine 20 mg 70518-4395-00 REMEDYREPACK 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 70518-4574-00 REMEDYREPACK 10 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 70771-1702-00 Zydus 1000 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 71205-0276-06 Proficient 6 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 71205-0535-06 Proficient 6 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 71205-0663-30 Proficient 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 71335-0370-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 71335-0409-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB Discontinued —
Famotidine 20 mg 71335-1520-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 71335-1950-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 71335-2190-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 71335-2805-00 Bryant 40 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 71335-9748-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 71610-0399-30 Aphena 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 71610-0470-53 Aphena 60 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 71821-0010-12 VKT 144230 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 72036-0026-14 Harris 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 72189-0141-60 direct 60 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 72189-0543-20 Direct_Rx 20 tablets — AB FDA listed —
basic care heartburn prevention 20 mg 72288-0151-75 Amazon.com 90 tablets — — FDA listed —
basic care acid reducer 20 mg 72288-0194-00 Amazon.com 200 tablets — — FDA listed —
basic care acid reducer 20 mg 72288-0329-78 Amazon.com 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Amazon Basic Care Acid Reducer 20 mg 72288-0363-14 Amazon.com 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
careone acid relief 20 mg 72476-0150-63 Retail 25 tablets — — FDA listed —
careone acid relief 20 mg 72476-0299-71 Retail 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
Curist Acid Relief 20 mg 72559-0032-23 Little 300 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 72657-0113-20 GLENMARK 200 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 72657-0132-01 GLENMARK 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 72789-0331-20 PD-Rx 20 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 72865-0214-01 XLCare 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Welmate Famotidine 20mg 20 mg 73581-0109-01 YYBA 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
topcare acid reducer 20 mg 76162-0300-71 Topco 50 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 76420-0712-01 Asclemed 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
equate famotidine 20 mg 79903-0115-99 WALMART 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 80425-0329-01 Advanced 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 82804-0194-06 Proficient 6 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 82804-0980-00 Proficient 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 82868-0077-30 Northwind 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 83008-0091-30 Quality 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rolaids ACID DEFENSE 20 mg 84126-0367-25 The 25 tablets — — FDA listed —
Zantac 360 20 mg 85237-1926-01 Select 1 tablet — — FDA listed —
Acid Reducer Maximum Strength 20 mg 85828-0443-25 Grocery 25 tablets — — FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 87441-0030-01 Unit 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 67296-2264-03 Redpharm 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 85766-0221-01 Sportpharm 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 80425-0589-01 Advanced 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Famotidine 20 mg 85534-0091-00 HAWAII 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
About this product: this is the brand-name version. FDA-approved generic versions are listed, and recent pricing/market data suggests they may be 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

🏛️
2003
On the market since
Sep 2003
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
23 years listed
🔓
·
Generic versions listed
see equivalents
✅Generic appears available

FDA-approved generic versions are listed, and recent pricing/market data suggests they may be available — see Therapeutic equivalents.

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.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Famotidine (matched by generic name) — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 29 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Famotidine. CMS lists 2 products for this generic; we show the highest-spend one. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$40.22M
Claims incl. refills
3.8M
Beneficiaries
2.6M
Spend / beneficiary
$15.35
Spend / claim
$10.62
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for PEPCID AC Maximum Strength (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Nausea5,258
Fatigue5,024
Diarrhoea4,911
Chronic Kidney Disease4,679
Dyspnoea3,845
Headache3,594
Acute Kidney Injury3,400

Reporter sex

82,050 reports

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization27,480
Death7,940
Life-threatening4,295
Disabling1,835
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 9,556 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
16837-0855-05 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (16837-855-05) / 5 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK 2003-09-01 Discontinued by firm
16837-0855-09 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 PACKAGE (16837-855-09) / 100 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2003-09-01 Active
16837-0855-12 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (16837-855-12) / 100 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2003-09-01 Active
16837-0855-13 1 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 POUCH (16837-855-13) 2003-09-01 Active
16837-0855-14 5 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (16837-855-14) / 5 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK 2003-09-01 Active
16837-0855-15 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (16837-855-15) / 35 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2003-09-01 Active
16837-0855-16 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (16837-855-16) / 50 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2003-09-01 Active
16837-0855-17 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (16837-855-17) / 65 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2003-09-01 Discontinued by firm
16837-0855-18 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (16837-855-18) / 100 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2003-09-01 Active
16837-0855-19 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (16837-855-19) / 8 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK 2015-04-27 Active
16837-0855-20 2 CARTON in 1 PACKAGE (16837-855-20) / 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 50 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2014-08-22 Active
16837-0855-40 5 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (16837-855-40) / 8 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK 2003-09-01 Discontinued by firm
16837-0855-49 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (16837-855-49) / 50 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2003-09-01 Discontinued by firm
16837-0855-50 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (16837-855-50) / 50 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2003-09-01 Active
16837-0855-51 12 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (16837-855-51) / 5 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK 2003-09-01 Discontinued by firm
16837-0855-52 50 POUCH in 1 TRAY (16837-855-52) / 1 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 POUCH 2003-09-01 Active
16837-0855-65 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (16837-855-65) / 65 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2003-09-01 Discontinued by firm
16837-0855-67 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (16837-855-67) / 65 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2003-09-01 Discontinued by firm
16837-0855-70 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (16837-855-70) / 70 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2003-09-01 Active
16837-0855-75 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (16837-855-75) / 75 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2003-09-01 Active
16837-0855-80 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (16837-855-80) / 80 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2003-09-01 Active
16837-0855-85 You're viewing this 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (16837-855-85) / 85 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2003-09-01 Active
16837-0855-90 125 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 PACKAGE, COMBINATION (16837-855-90) 2021-03-15 Active
16837-0855-02 2 POUCH in 1 CARTON (16837-855-02) / 1 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 POUCH 2023-06-05 Active
16837-0855-24 2500 POUCH in 1 CARTON (16837-855-24) / 1 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 POUCH 2023-06-05 Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 16837-0855-85?
NDC 16837-0855-85 is a 85-count package — 1 bottle, plastic in 1 carton / 85 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle, plastic.
What is the difference between NDC 16837-0855-85 and NDC 16837-0855-13?
Both are PEPCID AC Maximum Strength Famotidine 20 mg Tablet, Film Coated — the drug itself is identical. NDC 16837-0855-85 is the 85-count package, while NDC 16837-0855-13 is the 1 tablet package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of PEPCID AC Maximum Strength Famotidine 20 mg Tablet, Film Coated?
Bill NDC 16837-0855-85 — the 11-digit billing format is 16837085585. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 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) ✓ 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

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 FDA registers it as 16837-855-85, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 16837-0855-85, written without dashes as 16837085585. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 16837-0855-85, the first segment (16837) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Kenvue Brands LLC; the middle segment (0855) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (85) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
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 Kenvue Brands 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 24 other package presentations of this same product, including 1 tablet (16837-0855-13), 1 tablet (16837-0855-52), 1 tablet (16837-0855-02). 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?
Kenvue Brands 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.

📄 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 📦 Storage and Handling 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 29 words ▾

Uses relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by eating or drinking certain food and beverages

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 67 words ▾

Directions adults and children 12 years and over: to relieve symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water. Do not chew. to prevent symptoms, swallow 1 tablet with a glass of water at any time from 10 to 60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn do not use more than 2 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years: ask a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 193 words ▾

Warnings Allergy alert Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers Do not use if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools. These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor. with other acid reducers Ask a doctor before use if you have had heartburn over 3 months.

This may be a sign of a more serious condition. heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating, or dizziness chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness frequent chest pain frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn unexplained weight loss nausea or vomiting stomach pain kidney disease Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Acid reducers may interact with certain prescription drugs. Stop use and ask a doctor if your heartburn continues or worsens you need to take this product for more than 14 days If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

📦 Storage and Handling 23 words ▾

Other information read the directions and warnings before use keep the carton. It contains important information. store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) protect from moisture

🧪 Active Ingredient 8 words ▾

Active ingredient (in each tablet) Famotidine 20 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 16 words ▾

Inactive ingredients carnauba wax, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, talc, titanium dioxide

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Acid reducer

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 16837-0840-00 · Kenvue 16837-0872-10 · Kenvue →
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.