What is NDC 68163-101?

68163-101 is the product NDC for DRx CHOICE Antacid Calcium Regular Strength, Calcium carbonate 500 mg/1 tablet, chewable, listed with the FDA by Raritan Pharmaceuticals Inc. It has 2 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

What drug is associated with this NDC?

DRx CHOICE Antacid Calcium Regular Strength (Calcium Carbonate 500mg).

Raritan Pharmaceuticals Inc, NDC labeler code 68163. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for DRx CHOICE Antacid Calcium Regular Strength?

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.

NDC 68163-101

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)68163-101Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width68163-0101Add 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	Copy
68163-101-12	6816301011268163010112	60 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 BOTTLE (68163-101-12)Marketed from Dec 17, 2018
68163-101-50	6816301015068163010150	150 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 BOTTLE (68163-101-50)Marketed from Dec 17, 2018

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): DRx CHOICE Antacid Calcium Regular StrengthSuffix: Regular Strength
Generic name (nonproprietary): calcium carbonate 500mg
Active ingredients: Calcium carbonate — 500 mg/1
Dosage form: Tablet, Chewable
Route: Oral
Labeler: Raritan Pharmaceuticals IncNDC labeler code 68163
Product type: Over-the-counter drug
Marketing category: OTC monograph drugApplication M 001
Marketing start: Dec 17, 2018
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2027
Identifiers: Product ID 68163-101_9066d5e0-9a25-4ca6-9fc4-95fd0824de6aSPL ID 9066d5e0-9a25-4ca6-9fc4-95fd0824de6aSPL set ID 0c579405-9397-4bf2-8441-e89011b19ec4RxCUI 308907UNII H0G9379FGKUPC 0368163101256

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

N468163010112 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 68163-0101-12. 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 Sep 5, 2026.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

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

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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About NDC 68163-101

What is NDC 68163-101?: 68163-101 is the product NDC for DRx CHOICE Antacid Calcium Regular Strength, Calcium carbonate 500 mg/1 tablet, chewable, listed with the FDA by Raritan Pharmaceuticals Inc. It has 2 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: DRx CHOICE Antacid Calcium Regular Strength (Calcium Carbonate 500mg).
What is the active ingredient?: Calcium carbonate.
Who is the labeler?: Raritan Pharmaceuticals Inc, NDC labeler code 68163. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for DRx CHOICE Antacid Calcium Regular Strength?: 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 001

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

FDA NDC Directory listings under M 001
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
Acid Gone Antacidaluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate	Aluminum hydroxide 95 mg/15mL; Magnesium carbonate 358 mg/15mL	LiquidOral	Major Pharmaceuticals	0904-7727
Acid Gone Antacid Extra Strengthaluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate	Aluminum hydroxide 160 mg/1; Magnesium carbonate 105 mg/1	Tablet, ChewableOral	Major Pharmaceuticals	0904-5365
ADRIAN BICARBONATO SODIUM BICARBONATE USP-4 oz, 8 oz and 16 ozsodium bicarbonate	Sodium bicarbonate 315 mg/g	PowderOral	Evi Labs	84178-106
Advanced Antacid Mintaluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, dimethicone	Aluminum hydroxide 400 mg/10mL + 2 more ingredients	SuspensionOral	GOODSENSE	50804-639
Advanced Regular Strength Antacidaluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone	Aluminum hydroxide 200 mg/5mL + 2 more ingredients	SuspensionOral	WALGREEN COMPANY	0363-1639
Alka-Seltzer Cool Action Extra Strength ReliefChews Mintcalcium carbonate	Calcium carbonate 750 mg/1	Tablet, ChewableOral	Bayer HealthCare LLC.	0280-0058
Alka-Seltzer Cool Action Heartburn Relief Mintcalcium carbonate	Calcium carbonate 750 mg/1	Gum, ChewingOral	Bayer HealthCare LLC.	0280-0001
Alka-Seltzer Extra Strengthanhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, and aspirin	Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg/1 + 2 more ingredients	Granule, EffervescentOral	Bayer HealthCare LLC.	0280-0211
Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength Heartburn ReliefChewscalcium carbonate	Calcium carbonate 750 mg/1	Tablet, ChewableOral	Bayer HealthCare LLC.	0280-0042
Alka-Seltzer Gold	Citric acid monohydrate 1000 mg/1 + 2 more ingredients	Tablet, EffervescentOral	Bayer HealthCare LLC.	0280-4100
Alka-Seltzer Heartburnanhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated)	Citric acid monohydrate 1000 mg/1; Sodium bicarbonate 1940 mg/1	Tablet, EffervescentOral	Bayer HealthCare LLC.	0280-0047
Alka-Seltzer Heartburn Plus Gas ReliefChews Tropical Punchcalcium carbonate and simethicone	Dimethicone 80 mg/1; Calcium carbonate 750 mg/1	Tablet, ChewableOral	Bayer HealthCare LLC.	0280-0225
Alka-Seltzer Heartburn Relief Extra Strengthanhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated)	Sodium bicarbonate 1976 mg/1; Citric acid monohydrate 1000 mg/1	Tablet, EffervescentOral	Bayer Healthcare LLC	0280-0079
Alka-Seltzer Heartburn Relief Lemon Limeanhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated)	Sodium bicarbonate 1650 mg/1; Citric acid monohydrate 1000 mg/1	Tablet, EffervescentOral	Bayer Healthcare LLC	0280-0083
Alka-Seltzer Heartburn Relief Peppermintcalcium carbonate	Calcium carbonate 750 mg/1	Gum, ChewingOral	Bayer HealthCare LLC.	0280-0002
Alka-Seltzer Heartburn ReliefChewscalcium carbonate	Calcium carbonate 750 mg/1	Tablet, ChewableOral	Bayer HealthCare LLC.	0280-0221
Alka-Seltzer Heartburn ReliefChews Strawberry and Orangecalcium carbonate	Calcium carbonate 750 mg/1	Tablet, ChewableOral	Bayer HealthCare LLC.	0280-0224
Alka-Seltzer Kids Tummy ReliefChewscalcium carbonate and dimethicone	Calcium carbonate 750 mg/1; Dimethicone 80 mg/1	Tablet, ChewableOral	Bayer HealthCare LLC.	0280-0051
Alka-Seltzer Ultra Strength Heartburn ReliefChewscalcium carbonate	Calcium carbonate 1000 mg/1	Tablet, ChewableOral	Bayer HealthCare LLC.	0280-0245
Alka-Seltzer Ultra Strength Heartburn ReliefChews Strawberry and Orangecalcium carbonate	Calcium carbonate 1000 mg/1	Tablet, ChewableOral	Bayer HealthCare LLC.	0280-0059

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DRx CHOICE Antacid Calcium Regular Strength (Calcium carbonate 500mg) NDC 68163-101