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CVS Health Extra Strength Heartburn Relief Antacid Original Flavor aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate 160 mg; 105 mg Tablet, Chewable, 100-count — NDC 59779-0880-78 package photo
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CVS Health Extra Strength Heartburn Relief Antacid Original Flavor aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate 160 mg; 105 mg Tablet, Chewable, 100-count — NDC 59779-880-78 (Billing 59779-0880-78)

by CVS Pharmacy,Inc. · 100 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 BOTTLE

This is a package of 100 tablets of CVS Health Extra Strength Heartburn Relief Antacid Original Flavor aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate 160 mg; 105 mg Tablet, Chewable from CVS Pharmacy,Inc., marketed since Aug 2015 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 59779-0880-78
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 59779-880-78 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 8, 2026 · this listing last changed Aug 27, 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 59779-880-78 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
59779 labeler · 880 product · 78 package
Package marketed since
Aug 27, 2015
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2027
Barcode (UPC)
0050428286456
FDA record last changed
Aug 27, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 59779-880-78
Product NDC 59779-880
11-digit billing NDC 59779088078
RxCUI 308072
UNII 5QB0T2IUN0, 0E53J927NA
UPC 0050428286456
Application # M001
SPL Set ID 5c32d90b-68a0-4acf-94b6-d02037cea376
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2015-08-27
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET, CHEWABLE
Substance ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE; MAGNESIUM CARBONATE
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 308072
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 59779-880-78 — 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 → 59779-0880-78. 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 Drugs for treatment of hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia class.

Drug family (ATC) Drugs for treatment of hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia, Magnesium compounds, Osmotically acting laxatives
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 is this product?

CVS Health Extra Strength Heartburn Relief is a chewable tablet containing aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate. Both ingredients are antacids commonly used to neutralize stomach acid and relieve heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach. This product is an over-the-counter antacid marketed under FDA's OTC monograph rules for antacid drugs.

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.
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.
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
59779-0880-78 You're viewing this Main listing 100 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 BOTTLE 2015-08-27 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Acid Gone Antacid Extra Strength 160 mg/1; 105 mg 00904-5365-60 Major 100 tablets $0.044 — Availability likely —
GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY Antacid Extra Strength 160 mg/1; 105 mg 46122-0150-78 Amerisource 100 tablets $0.044 — Availability likely —
Extra Strength Antacid Original Flavor 160 mg/1; 105 mg 70000-0234-01 Cardinal 100 tablets $0.044 — Availability likely —
Gaviscon Extra Strength 160 mg/1; 105 mg 00135-0098-26 Haleon 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Gaviscon Extra Strength 160 mg/1; 105 mg 00135-0430-03 Haleon 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
FAST ACTING Heartburn Relief 160 mg/1; 105 mg 00363-1155-10 WALGREEN 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Extra Strength Antacid 160 mg/1; 105 mg 11673-0814-00 TARGET 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Rite Aid Extra Strength 160 mg/1; 105 mg 11822-1050-00 RITE 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Rite Aid Extra Strength 160 mg/1; 105 mg 11822-1051-00 RITE 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
HEB Extra Strength Original Flavor 160 mg/1; 105 mg 37808-0505-10 HEB 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
HEB Extra Strength Cherry Flavor 160 mg/1; 105 mg 37808-0510-10 HEB 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Meijer Extra Strength Original Flavor 160 mg/1; 105 mg 41250-0675-10 MEIJER 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
equate Extra Strength Antacid 160 mg/1; 105 mg 49035-0105-10 Wal-Mart 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
CVS PHARMACY Extra Strength Cherry Flavor 160 mg/1; 105 mg 51316-0155-00 CVS 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
CVS Health Extra Strength Heartburn Relief Antacid Original Flavor 160 mg/1; 105 mgthis 59779-0880-78 CVS 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Extra Strength Antacid Original Flavor 160 mg/1; 105 mg 63868-0996-01 CHAIN 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Premier Value Extra Strength Original Flavor 160 mg/1; 105 mg 68016-0105-10 PHARMACY 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Aluminum hydroxide and Magnesium carbonate 160 mg/1; 105 mg 76457-0001-00 Simpex 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
QUALITY CHOICE Original Flavor 160 mg/1; 105 mg 83324-0219-01 CHAIN 100 tablets — — FDA listed —
Kroger Extra Strength 160 mg/1; 105 mg 30142-0610-00 THE 100 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

🏛️
2015
On the market since
Aug 2015
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
11 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
ImprintRP105
Size17 mm
ScoringNot scored
FlavorButterscotch
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 8C3Z4148WZ
    Alginic acid is a natural polymer extracted from brown seaweed. In medicines, it acts as a thickener, binder, and disintegrant to help form tablets and control how quickly the medicine dissolves.
  • UNII 776XM7047L
    Calcium stearate is a white powder derived from stearic acid and calcium. It works as a lubricant and glidant to help the medicine flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent ingredients from sticking to equipment.
  • UNII 9G5L16BK6N
    A thick, sweet liquid made from corn starch. It acts as a sweetener, thickener, and binder in medicines, helping create the right texture and taste while holding ingredients together.
  • UNII 8MDF5V39QO
    A white powder form of baking soda that acts as a buffer and pH regulator in medicines. It helps maintain the right acid-base balance and may aid tablet disintegration.
  • UNII O8232NY3SJ
    A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.
  • UNII C151H8M554
    A natural sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. It's used as a sweetener, filler, and binder to improve taste, add bulk, and help hold tablet or capsule ingredients together.

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

The official label also statesalginic acid, calcium stearate, compressible sugar, flavor, sodium bicarbonate, starch (corn), sucrose.

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.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerCVS Pharmacy,Inc.
FDA applicationM001 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code59779
First marketedAug 2015
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio27 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 📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If 📄 When Using This Product 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 17 words ▾

Uses relieves • acid indigestion • heartburn • sour stomach • upset stomach associated with these symptoms

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 46 words ▾

Directions • chew 2 to 4 tablets four times a day or as directed by a doctor • take after meals and at bedtime or as needed • for best results follow by a half glass of water or other liquid • DO NOT SWALLOW WHOLE

⚠️ Warnings 75 words ▾

Warnings Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs • on a sodium-restricted diet When using this product • do not take more than 16 tablets in 24 hours • do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.1-800-222-1222

🧪 Active Ingredient 13 words ▾

Active ingredients (in each tablet) Aluminum hydroxide 160 mg Magnesium carbonate 105 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 14 words ▾

Inactive ingredients alginic acid, calcium stearate, compressible sugar, flavor, sodium bicarbonate, starch (corn), sucrose.

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Antacid Antacid

📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If 27 words ▾

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs • on a sodium-restricted diet

📄 When Using This Product 27 words ▾

When using this product • do not take more than 16 tablets in 24 hours • do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 20 words ▾

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

📄 Questions or Comments 4 words ▾

Questions or comments? 1-866-467-2748

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 104 words ▾

Principal Display Panel CVS Health ™ Compare to the active ingredients in Gaviscon ®* NDC 59779-880-78 EXTRA STRENGTH Heartburn Relief ANTACID • Fast-Acting heartburn relief • Helps keep acid down for hours Original Flavor 100 CHEWABLE TABLETS Do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895 ©2016 CVS/pharmacy CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS Made in the USA V-16415 CVS ® Quality Money Back Guarantee *This product is not manufactured or distributed by GlaxoSmithKline, the distributor of Gaviscon® Extra Strength. .

CVS Health Extra Strength Heartburn Relief Antacid Original Flavor 100 Chewable Tablets

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
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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 CVS Pharmacy,Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
CVS Pharmacy,Inc. 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.