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CVS Health Extra Strength Antacid and Pain Reliever Aspirin, Anhydrous Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate 1000 mg; 1985 mg; 500 mg Tablet, Effervescent — NDC 69842-0542-36 package photo
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CVS Health Extra Strength Antacid and Pain Reliever Aspirin, Anhydrous Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate 1000 mg; 1985 mg; 500 mg Tablet, Effervescent — NDC 69842-542-36 (Billing 69842-0542-36)

by CVS Pharmacy · 18 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH

This is a package of CVS Health Extra Strength Antacid and Pain Reliever Aspirin, Anhydrous Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate 1000 mg; 1985 mg; 500 mg Tablet, Effervescent from CVS Pharmacy, marketed since Dec 2020 and currently FDA-listed, this package's marketing is listed to end Dec 2026. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 69842-0542-36
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 69842-542-36 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 Oct 8, 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 69842-542-36 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
69842 labeler · 542 product · 36 package
Package marketed since
Dec 30, 2020
Package marketing ended
Dec 31, 2026
Sample package
No — commercial package
Barcode (UPC)
0050428491430
FDA record last changed
Oct 8, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 69842-542-36
Product NDC 69842-542
11-digit billing NDC 69842054236
RxCUI 1536833
UNII XF417D3PSL, 8MDF5V39QO, R16CO5Y76E
UPC 0050428491430
Application # M013
SPL Set ID afe9e755-18ba-305f-e053-2995a90aa8d0
Established class (EPC) Calculi Dissolution Agent; Anti-coagulant; Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor
Mechanism of action Acidifying Activity; Calcium Chelating Activity; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
Physiologic effect Decreased Coagulation Factor Activity; Decreased Prostaglandin Production; Decreased Platelet Aggregation
Chemical class Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2020-12-30
Marketing end 2026-12-31
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET, EFFERVESCENT
Substance ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID; SODIUM BICARBONATE; ASPIRIN
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1536833
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 69842-542-36 — 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 → 69842-0542-36. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor class.

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

Clinical

🧪 What is this product?

This is an over-the-counter effervescent tablet that dissolves in water before swallowing. It contains aspirin, which is commonly used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation, and sodium bicarbonate, an antacid that typically helps neutralize stomach acid. Anhydrous citric acid functions as an acidifying agent and helps the tablet dissolve. This combination product is designed to deliver pain relief while the antacid ingredient may help protect the stomach.

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
69842-0542-36 You're viewing this Main listing 18 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH 2020-12-30 Dec 31, 2026 Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Leader Extra Strength Effervescent Antacid and Pain Reliever 1985 mg/1; 500 mg/1; 1000 mg 70000-0574-01 Cardinal 2 tablets $0.085 — Availability likely —
Walgreens Antacid Pain Relief Extra Strength 1000 mg/1; 1985 mg/1; 500 mg 00363-0541-36 Walgreens 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
HEB Extra Strength Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief 1985 mg/1; 500 mg/1; 1000 mg 37808-0540-24 H. 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
Quality Choice Extra Strength Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief 1985 mg/1; 500 mg/1; 1000 mg 63868-0569-24 Chain 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
CVS Health Extra Strength Antacid and Pain Reliever 1000 mg/1; 1985 mg/1; 500 mgthis 69842-0542-36 CVS 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2020
On the market since
Dec 2020
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
6 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.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

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

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  • UNII 24RS0A988O
    Lemon is a citrus fruit extract used as a natural flavoring agent and acidulant to add tart taste and help preserve medicines while improving their palatability.

1 inactive ingredient listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesflavor

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
FDA applicationM013 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code69842
First marketedDec 2020
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio551 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 🆘 Overdosage 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 Do Not Use 📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If 📄 When Using This Product 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Other Information 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 41 words ▾

Uses Uses for the temporary relief of ■ heartburn, acid indigestion and sour stomach when accompanied by headache or body aches and pains ■ upset stomach with headache from overindulgence in food or drink ■ headache, body aches, and pain alone

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 74 words ▾

Directions ■ do not exceed recommended dosage ■ to avoid serious injury, completely dissolve tablets in 4 oz. of water before taking adults and children 12 years and over (up to 60 years of age): 2 tablets every 4 hours - do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours 60 years and over: 2 tablets every 4 hours - do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours Children under 12 years: consult a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 156 words ▾

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

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

🆘 Overdosage 15 words ▾

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

🧪 Active Ingredient 22 words ▾

Active ingredients (in each effervescent tablet) Anhydrous citric acid 1000mg Aspirin 500 mg (NSAID)* Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1985 mg *Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 3 words ▾

Inactive ingredients flavor

🎯 Purpose 19 words ▾

Purpose Anhydrous citric acid 1000mg……………………………………….Antacid Aspirin 500 mg (NSAID)* …………………………………………...Pain Reliever Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1985 mg………………………….Antacid *Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

📄 Do Not Use 33 words ▾

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

📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 53 words ▾

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

📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If 37 words ▾

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are ■ presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. ■ taking a prescription drug for anticoagulation (thinning the blood), diabetes, gout or arthritis

📄 When Using This Product 46 words ▾

When using this product When using this product do not take more than 8 tablets (adults) or 4 tablets (60 years and over) in a 24-hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks, except under the advice and supervision of a physician.

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 88 words ▾

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

🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 51 words ▾

If pregnant of breast-feeding If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 6 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children.

📄 Other Information 15 words ▾

Other information ■ each tablet contains: sodium 575 mg ■ store at room temperature (59º-86ºF)

📄 Questions or Comments 5 words ▾

Questions or comments? Call 1-888-228-6937

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 7 words ▾

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL CVS PXS 36

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

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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 it is currently marketed — but CVS Pharmacy has reported a marketing end date of 2026-12-31, after which this package is expected to stop being marketed. The directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
CVS Pharmacy 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.
← 69842-0541-01 · CVS 69842-0543-04 · CVS →
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.