What is NDC 52389-253?

52389-253 is the product NDC for BackAid, Caffeine 75 mg/1; Acetaminophen 500 mg/1 tablet, film coated, listed with the FDA by Kobayashi Healthcare International, Inc.. It has 3 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

What drug is associated with this NDC?

BackAid (Acetaminophen, caffeine).

Kobayashi Healthcare International, Inc., NDC labeler code 52389. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for BackAid?

None: this is the only finished product listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

BackAid NDC 52389-253 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)52389-253Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width52389-0253Add the package segment from the table below.

Package NDCs as listed with the FDA, and the 11-digit 5-4-2 form used on claims. The highlighted digit is the added leading zero.
Package NDC	11-digit (billing)	Package
52389-253-14	5238902531452389025314	1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (52389-253-14) / 14 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACKMarketed from Dec 11, 2024
52389-253-28	5238902532852389025328	2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (52389-253-28) / 14 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACKMarketed from Dec 11, 2024
52389-253-38	5238902533852389025338	1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (52389-253-38) / 38 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICMarketed from Dec 11, 2024

How the 11-digit form is made: The product segment has 3 digits, so one leading zero is added to it (5-3-2 → 5-4-2). Formatting the NDC does not by itself make it billable — the product, package and quantity must match what was dispensed or administered, and payer rules apply. Conversion rules

Product information

Brand name (proprietary): BackAid
Generic name (nonproprietary): acetaminophen, caffeine
Active ingredients: Caffeine — 75 mg/1Acetaminophen — 500 mg/1
Dosage form: Tablet, Film coated
Route: Oral
Labeler: Kobayashi Healthcare International, Inc.NDC labeler code 52389
Product type: Over-the-counter drug
Marketing category: OTC monograph drugApplication M 013
Marketing start: Oct 31, 2024
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
Other FDA classes: Central Nervous System Stimulation (Physiologic effect)Xanthines (Chemical structure)
Identifiers: Product ID 52389-253_41aea851-bb73-0113-e063-6294a90a245fSPL ID 41aea851-bb73-0113-e063-6294a90a245fSPL set ID 25db6bb5-96b6-4be1-e063-6294a90a2300UNII 3G6A5W338E, 362O9ITL9DUPC 0072959530280
Pharmacologic class: Central Nervous System Stimulant; Methylxanthine

Billing references

What Med-Code can say about coding this product, and where each statement comes from. Nothing here is inferred from the name alone.

HCPCS codeNo match

No HCPCS code in Med-Code's directory. Oral products like this are usually dispensed by a pharmacy and billed by NDC.

NDC on a medical claim

N452389025314 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 52389-0253-14. Unit qualifiers: F2 (international unit), GR (gram), ME (milligram), ML (milliliter), UN (unit (each)). The qualifier and quantity depend on what was given. About the N4 qualifier

Product label

Current FDA label (SPL), effective Oct 21, 2025.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Uses For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with backache muscular aches headache

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

Full label on DailyMed (opens in a new tab)

About NDC 52389-253

What is NDC 52389-253?: 52389-253 is the product NDC for BackAid, Caffeine 75 mg/1; Acetaminophen 500 mg/1 tablet, film coated, listed with the FDA by Kobayashi Healthcare International, Inc.. It has 3 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: BackAid (Acetaminophen, caffeine).
What is the active ingredient?: Caffeine, Acetaminophen.
Who is the labeler?: Kobayashi Healthcare International, Inc., NDC labeler code 52389. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for BackAid?: None: this is the only finished product listed under this name.
Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?: Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.

Other NDCs under M 013

Products listed under the same FDA application: other strengths and forms, and repackagers who relabel the same product.

FDA NDC Directory listings under M 013
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
Acetaminophen	Acetaminophen 500 mg/1	Tablet, CoatedOral	COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION	63981-019
Extra Strength Pain Releifacetaminophen	Acetaminophen 500 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Strategic Sourcing Services, LLC	70677-1242
Aspirin 81 mgaspirin	Aspirin 81 mg/1	Tablet, Delayed releaseOral	H E B	37808-600
TYLENOL Extra Strengthacetaminophen	Acetaminophen 500 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Morning Star OTC	53209-1001
Extra Strength Pain Relieveracetaminophen tablets 500 mg	Acetaminophen 500 mg/1	TabletOral	WALGREENS	0363-0669
Pain Relieveracetaminophen capsules 500mg (minis-red opaque)	Acetaminophen 500 mg/1	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	Walgreens	0363-6684
Mommys Bliss Childrens Pain and Feveracetaminophen	Acetaminophen 160 mg/5mL	SuspensionOral	Mom Enterprises, LLC.	71444-793
Childrens Pain and Feveracetaminophen	Acetaminophen 160 mg/5mL	SuspensionOral	CVS Pharmacy	59779-126
Good Neighbor Pharmacy childrens pain and feveracetaminophen	Acetaminophen 160 mg/5mL	SuspensionOral	Amerisource Bergen	46122-211
Acetaminophen	Acetaminophen 160 mg/5mL	LiquidOral	A-S Medication Solutions	50090-6059
Members Mark Acetaminophenacetaminophen	Acetaminophen 500 mg/1	TabletOral	Sam's West Inc	68196-606
Mommys Bliss Infants Pain and Feveracetaminophen	Acetaminophen 160 mg/5mL	SuspensionOral	Mom Enterprises, LLC.	71444-893
Thompson Extra Strength Non-Aspirinacetaminophen	Acetaminophen 500 mg/1	TabletOral	Thompson	73408-174
Aspirin 81 mg Low Doseaspirin	Aspirin 81 mg/1	Tablet, Delayed releaseOral	CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION, INC.	83324-089
Acetaminophen	Acetaminophen 500 mg/1	TabletOral	ASCLEMED USA INC.	87063-222
Pain Relief Aspirin Low Doseaspirin	Aspirin 81 mg/1	Tablet, Delayed releaseOral	Rite Aid Corporation	11822-0600
equate pain and fever childrensacetaminophen	Acetaminophen 160 mg/5mL	SuspensionOral	Wal-Mart Stores Inc	49035-042
Pain and Fever Childrensacetaminophen	Acetaminophen 160 mg/5mL	SuspensionOral	P & L Development, LLC	49580-0282
Dye Free Pain and Fever Childrensacetaminophen	Acetaminophen 160 mg/5mL	SuspensionOral	Walgreens	0363-0285
Pain Reliever Extra Strengthacetaminophen	Acetaminophen 500 mg/1	Tablet, CoatedOral	Walgreen Company	0363-0519

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BackAid (Acetaminophen, caffeine) NDC 52389-253