Caffeine 200 mg Tablet, 60-count — NDC 69842-500-11 (Billing 69842-0500-11)
This is a package of 60 tablets of Caffeine 200 mg Tablet from CVS Pharmacy, Inc., marketed since Jun 2018 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.
NDC database record
One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 69842-500-11 alone.
- Record
- FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
- Code segments
- 69842 labeler · 500 product · 11 package
- Package marketed since
- Jun 28, 2018
- Sample package
- No — commercial package
- Listing certified through
- Dec 31, 2026
- Barcode (UPC)
- 0050428028353
- FDA record last changed
- Jul 24, 2026
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 198520
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 5, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Central Nervous System Stimulant class.
Where does this data come from?
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
- It is used short term to treat apnea of prematurity, which means pauses in breathing in premature infants. It is given as an injection or an oral solution by the healthcare team.
- The baby usually gets a one-time loading dose into a vein, then a smaller maintenance dose about every 24 hours. The maintenance dose can be given into a vein or by mouth. The dose...
- Babies may be jittery or irritable, have a fast heart rate, have feeding problems, or have a rash. Blood sugar and urine output can also change. Tell the care team if you notice an...
- Yes. Necrotizing enterocolitis, a serious intestinal problem in premature infants, was seen in trials. A cause was not proven, and the team watches closely for it. Too much caffein...
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Caffeine (OTC drug) — tap one for details:
Caffeine (OTC drug) may be associated with lower levels of 1 nutrient — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.
Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 5, 2026
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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. | |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · refreshed Oct 5, 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69842-0500-11 You're viewing this Main listing | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 60 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | 2018-06-28 | — | Active |
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alert Aid 200 mg 46122-0457-73 | Amerisource | 16 tablets | $0.083 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Caffeine 200 mg 70000-0409-01 | LEADER/ | 16 tablets | $0.083 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Stay Awake 200 mg 70677-1126-01 | Strategic | 16 tablets | $0.083 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Stay Awake 200 mg 83324-0074-16 | Chain | 16 tablets | $0.083 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Awake Maximum Strength 200 mg 00363-3440-11 | Walgreen | 60 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Caffeine 200 mg 00363-5009-01 | Walgreen | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| stay awake 200 mg 11822-2260-02 | Rite | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| JET ALERT Double Strength 200 mg 15579-0200-16 | Bell | 90 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stay Awake Maximum Strength 200 mg 21130-0226-10 | Better | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Awake Maximum Strength 200 mg 21130-0944-11 | Better | 60 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stay Awake 200 mg 30142-0284-40 | KROGER | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stay Awake 200 mg 30142-0726-10 | Kroger | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Awake Maximum Strength 200 mg 36800-0844-11 | Topco | 60 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stay Awake 200 mg 41163-0226-10 | United | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stay Awake Maximum Strength 200 mg 41163-0434-11 | United | 60 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stay Awake 200 mg 49035-0226-31 | Wal-Mart | 80 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Alert 200 mg 49483-0343-44 | Time | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stay Awake 200 mg 50804-0262-10 | Geiss, | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Alert Alertness Aid 200 mg 50844-0226-12 | L.N.K. | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stay Awake 200 mg 53943-0320-02 | DISCOUNT | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stay Awake 200 mg 55301-0226-10 | ARMY | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Alert 200 mg 55910-0226-21 | DOLGENCORP, | 16 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| stay awake 200 mg 56062-0030-01 | PUBLIX | 16 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stay Awake 200 mg 57243-0226-21 | Salado | 16 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stay Awake 200 mg 57344-0220-02 | AAA | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| caffeine 200 mg 58602-0747-47 | Aurohealth | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stay Awake 200 mg 63868-0114-16 | CHAIN | 16 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stay Awake 200 mg 63941-0020-01 | VALU | 16 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| NoDoz Alertness Aid 200 mg 66715-9899-03 | Lil' | 2 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stay Awake 200 mg 67091-0117-16 | WinCo | 16 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Vivarin 200 mg 67751-0226-04 | Navajo | 4 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Alertness Aid 200 mg 68016-0680-16 | Chain | 16 tablets | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Stay Awake 200 mg 68998-0076-84 | Marc | 8 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stay Awake 200 mg 69168-0076-40 | Allegiant | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Caffeine 200 mgthis 69842-0500-11 | CVS | 60 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Caffeine 200 mg 69842-0509-10 | CVS | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Vivarin 200 mg 71179-0018-16 | Vespyr | 16 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stay Awake 200 mg 72036-0020-02 | Harris | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stay Awake 200 mg 72476-0102-01 | RETAIL | 16 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Topcare Stay Awake Maximum Strength 200 mg 76162-0002-58 | TopCo | 8 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stay Awake 200 mg 83059-0008-01 | Shield | 15 tablets | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Stay Awake 200 mg 83059-0097-03 | Shield | 30 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
What it looks like
Where does this data come from?
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 5, 2026
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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A mineral compound that serves as a filler and binding agent in tablets and capsules. It adds bulk to the medicine and helps hold ingredients together during manufacturing.
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Croscarmellose sodium is a plant-based substance derived from cellulose. It acts as a disintegrant, helping tablets and capsules break down quickly in the digestive system so the medicine can be absorbed.
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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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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.
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Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
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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.
6 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.
Where does this data come from?
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.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 5, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
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Manufacturer & labeler
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- Severe Cold and Flu Relief Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl 325 mg; 10 mg; 200 mg; 5 mg Tablet, Film Coated NDC 69842-503-08
- Severe Cold Daytime Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl 325 mg; 10 mg; 200 mg; 5 mg Capsule NDC 69842-505-16
- Lansoprazole 15 mg Tablet, Orally Disintegrating, Delayed Release NDC 69842-507-55
- Antacid Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide and Simethicone 400 mg/5mL; 400 mg/5mL; 40 mg/5mL Suspension NDC 69842-508-05
- Caffeine 200 mg Tablet NDC 69842-509-10
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses helps restore mental alertness or wakefulness when experiencing fatigue or drowsiness
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions ■ adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1/2 to 1 tablet not more often than every 3 to 4 hours
⚠️ Warnings ▾
For occasional use only Caffeine warning: The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heartbeat. Do not use ■ in children under 12 years of age ■ as a substitute for sleep Stop use and ask a doctor if fatigue or drowsiness persists or continues to recur.
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
🆘 Overdosage ▾
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each tablet) Caffeine 200 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silica
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Alertness aid
📄 Do Not Use ▾
Do not use ■ in children under 12 years of age ■ as a substitute for sleep
📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If ▾
Stop use and ask a doctor if fatigue or drowsiness persists or continues to recur.
🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding ▾
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children ▾
Keep out of reach of children.
📄 Other Information ▾
Other Information ■ each tablet contains: calcium 65 mg ■ store in a dry place at 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) ■ see end flap for expiration date and lot number
📄 Questions or Comments ▾
Questions or comments? 1-800-231-4670
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
CVS™ NDC 69842-500-11 CAFFEINE ALERTNESS AID Caffeine, 200 mg, Alertness Aid Compare to NoDoz® Max Strength active ingredient* 60 TABLETS Safe & Effective For Mental Alertness CVS Label
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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. |
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| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold. |