Antacid Melts Calcium Carbonate 250mg 250 mg Lozenge, 80-count
by Quest Products, LLC · 80 LOZENGE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (68229-800-80)
NDC 68229-0800-80
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
68229-800-80
billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains80-count
Pack sizes5 compare ↓
Also comes in:
40 lozenges 68229-0800-40
100 lozenges 68229-0800-02
215 lozenges 68229-0800-03
230 lozenges 68229-0800-04
OTC
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
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🆔 Identity & classification
FDA NDC (as labeled)
68229-800-80
Product NDC
68229-800
11-digit billing NDC
68229080080
NCPDP billing unit
EA — each (per item)
RxCUI
2742640
UNII
H0G9379FGK
Application #
M001
SPL Set ID
4dcc5323-eafe-0dc8-e063-6294a90acb60
Established class (EPC)
Blood Coagulation Factor; Cations; Phosphate Binder
Mechanism of action
Phosphate Chelating Activity
Physiologic effect
Increased Coagulation Factor Activity
Chemical class
Calcium; Divalent
DEA schedule
Non-controlled
Marketing category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status
On market
FDA listing status
Listed (active directory)
Marketing start
2026-03-20
Route
ORAL
Dosage form
LOZENGE
Substance
CALCIUM CARBONATE
GCN Seq No
088852
GCN
59028
HICL code
001163
Ingredient (HICL)
Calcium Carbonate
HIC1 code
D
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1)
Biliary System/Gastro-Intestinal System
HIC2 code
D4
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2)
Drugs Acting Principally On The Alimentary Tract
HIC3 code
D4B
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3)
Antacids
AHFS code
40:12.00.00
AHFS class
Replacement Preparations
FDB label name
ANTACID MELTS 250 MG LOZENGE
FDB brand name
Antacid Melts
Legend status
O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 68229-800-80 — 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 → 68229-0800-80. 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 Calcium compounds class.
Drug family (ATC)
Calcium compounds, Calcium
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
LabelerQuest Products, LLC
FDA applicationM001 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code68229
First marketedMar 2026
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio6 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 ANTACID MELTS 250 MG LOZENGE Ingredient Calcium Carbonate
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
- Most people use it as a fast-acting antacid to get quick relief from heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, or an upset stomach. You'll find it in brands like Tums, Rolaids, an...
- What is calcium carbonate actually used for?
- Don't use the maximum daily dose for more than 2 weeks in a row without talking to a doctor first. If your heartburn or stomach symptoms keep coming back or don't improve, that's y...
- How long can I keep taking this before I should see a doctor?
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
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.
💬 Questions about Calcium Carbonate 250mg?
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💊 What it looks like
Color
yellow
ShapeRound
ImprintCA
Size12 mm
ScoringNot scored
FlavorBerry
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.
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UNII 5C5403N26O
Acacia is a natural gum derived from acacia tree sap. It serves as a binder, thickener, and emulsifier to help hold ingredients together, improve texture, and stabilize the medicine.
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UNII K679OBS311
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium is a plant-derived thickening agent made from cellulose. In medicines, it acts as a binder to hold ingredients together, a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart, or a thickener in liquids.
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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.
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UNII 7CVR7L4A2D
A starch-derived carbohydrate produced by breaking down corn, potato, or tapioca starch. It functions as a filler and binder to give the medicine bulk and texture, and sometimes as a mild sweetener or texture enhancer in powders and tablets.
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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.
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UNII 506T60A25R
Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
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UNII 4J2TY8Y81V
A natural flavoring derived from strawberries that gives the medicine its strawberry taste and smell. It helps make the medicine more pleasant to take, especially for children.
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UNII 96K6UQ3ZD4
Sucralose is a synthetic sweetener made from sugar. It's added to medicines to improve taste without adding calories, helping make bitter or unpleasant-tasting drugs easier to take.
8 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
The official label also statesAcacia Gum, Cellulose Gum, Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sorbitol, Sucralose
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 system | Per each | Per 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.
🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antacid Melts 250 mgthis 68229-0800-80 | Quest | 80 lozenges | — | — | 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
🏛️
2026
On the market since
Mar 2026
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
listed with the FDA
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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.
🔬 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 Antacid Melts (this brand).
Top reported reactions
Reporter sex
Male · 28%
Female · 72%
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
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 NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68229-0800-02 | 100 LOZENGE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (68229-800-02) | 2026-03-20 | Active |
| 68229-0800-03 | 215 LOZENGE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (68229-800-03) | 2026-03-20 | Active |
| 68229-0800-04 | 230 LOZENGE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (68229-800-04) | 2026-03-20 | Active |
| 68229-0800-40 | 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (68229-800-40) / 20 LOZENGE in 1 BLISTER PACK (68229-800-01) | 2026-03-20 | Active |
| 68229-0800-80 You're viewing this | 80 LOZENGE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (68229-800-80) | 2026-03-20 | Active |
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in NDC 68229-0800-80?
NDC 68229-0800-80 is a 80-count package — 80 lozenge in 1 bottle, plastic.
What is the difference between NDC 68229-0800-80 and NDC 68229-0800-40?
Both are Antacid Melts Calcium Carbonate 250mg 250 mg Lozenge — the drug itself is identical. NDC 68229-0800-80 is the 80-count package, while NDC 68229-0800-40 is the 40 lozenges package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Antacid Melts Calcium Carbonate 250mg 250 mg Lozenge?
Bill NDC 68229-0800-80 — the 11-digit billing format is 68229080080. 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
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 FDA registers it as 68229-800-80, 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: 68229-0800-80, written without dashes as 68229080080. 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 68229-0800-80, the first segment (68229) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Quest Products, LLC; the middle segment (0800) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (80) 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 Quest Products, 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 40 lozenges (68229-0800-40), 100 lozenges (68229-0800-02), 215 lozenges (68229-0800-03). 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?
Quest Products, 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
🧪 Active Ingredient
🧪 Inactive Ingredients
🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses Relieves: heartburn acid indigestion sour stomach upset stomach associated with these symptoms
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Affix 1 or 2 tablets as directed below and allow to slowly dissolve in the mouth. May be repeated as needed, up to a maximum of 24 tablets per day. This product may last over 2 hours.
May be used in daytime or nighttime. Children under 12 years of age: Ask a doctor. Placement: Antacid Melts are bi-layered tablets with a dimple on the tan (darker) side and antacid on the white (lighter) side.marked CA.
Place the adhesive side with a dimple on the outside of a molar and/or adjoining gum, upper or lower, or on braces or appliances. Hold the tablet in place with your cheek or tongue for 10 seconds to initiate adhesion. Adhesion will strengthen over the next few minutes.
The tablet may be removed at any time.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you are: Presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. Some people have or may develop a sensitivity to acacia gum.
If mouth irritation develops, discontinue use. When using this product do not take more than 24 tablets in 24 hours. Do not use maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks unless under the advice or supervision of a doctor.
Keep out of reach of children In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Cemter right away If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredient (per tablet) Calcum Carbonate USP 250mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients Acacia Gum, Cellulose Gum, Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sorbitol, Sucralose
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Antacid
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Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.
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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.