CVS Health Cold Remedy Citrus Flavor NDC 69842-688

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)69842-688Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width69842-0688Add 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
69842-688-25	69842068825	25 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (69842-688-25)Marketed from Apr 18, 2019

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): CVS Health Cold Remedy Citrus FlavorSuffix: Citrus Flavor
Generic name (nonproprietary): zinc gluconate
Active ingredients: Zinc gluconate — 1 [hp_X]/1
Dosage form: Tablet
Route: Oral
Labeler: CVS PHARMACY, INC
Product type: Over-the-counter drug
Marketing category: Unapproved homeopathic
Marketing start: Apr 18, 2019
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2027
Other FDA classes: Decreased Copper Ion Absorption (Physiologic effect)
Identifiers: Product ID 69842-688_63c7df88-ab53-43f3-b7a1-d9ed9bff5e52SPL ID 63c7df88-ab53-43f3-b7a1-d9ed9bff5e52SPL set ID d32dedd1-8db8-427e-a925-fe5ebb549880UNII U6WSN5SQ1ZUPC 0050428284025
Pharmacologic class: Copper Absorption Inhibitor

Billing references

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NDC on a medical claim

N469842068825 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 69842-0688-25. 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 Aug 13, 2026.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Uses ▪ may help reduce duration of cold symptoms: ▪ sore throat ▪ stuffy nose ▪ sneezing ▪ coughing This product was formulated to help reduce the duration and severity of cold symptoms and was not formulated to be effective for flu or allergies. Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have ▪ a sensitivity to zinc or are allergic zinc ▪ are taking minocycline, doxycycline, tetracycline or are on Coumadin therapy, zinc treatment may inhibit the absorption of these medicines. Stop Use and ask a doctor If symptoms persist beyond 7 days. If pregnant or breast feeding As ask health professional before use. Keep Out of Reach of Children In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Con…

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