What is NDC 0280-1555?

0280-1555 is the product NDC for Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough, Aspirin 325 mg/1 + 3 more ingredients tablet, effervescent, listed with the FDA by Bayer HealthCare LLC.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

What drug is associated with this NDC?

Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough (Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine maleate, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, Phenylephrine bitartrate).

What is the active ingredient?

Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine maleate, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, Phenylephrine bitartrate.

Bayer HealthCare LLC., NDC labeler code 0280. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough?

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.

Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough NDC 0280-1555

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)0280-1555Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width00280-1555Add 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
0280-1555-20	00280155520	10 POUCH in 1 CARTON (0280-1555-20) / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCHMarketed from Sep 14, 2018

How the 11-digit form is made: The labeler segment has 4 digits, so one leading zero is added to it (4-4-2 → 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): Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough
Generic name (nonproprietary): aspirin, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine bitartrate
Active ingredients: Aspirin — 325 mg/1Chlorpheniramine maleate — 2 mg/1Dextromethorphan hydrobromide — 10 mg/1Phenylephrine bitartrate — 7.8 mg/1
Dosage form: Tablet, Effervescent
Route: Oral
Labeler: Bayer HealthCare LLC.NDC labeler code 0280
Product type: Over-the-counter drug
Marketing category: OTC monograph drugApplication M 012
Marketing start: Sep 14, 2018
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
Other FDA classes: Adrenergic alpha1-Agonists (Mechanism)Non-Steroidal (Chemical structure)Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors (Mechanism)Decreased Platelet Aggregation (Physiologic effect)Decreased Prostaglandin Production (Physiologic effect)Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists (Mechanism)Sigma-1 Receptor Agonists (Mechanism)Uncompetitive NMDA Receptor Antagonists (Mechanism)
Identifiers: Product ID 0280-1555_45267943-6d4f-45dd-e063-6294a90ab025SPL ID 45267943-6d4f-45dd-e063-6294a90ab025SPL set ID 75862805-2cfe-fb45-e053-2991aa0a1403RxCUI 1537029UNII R16CO5Y76E, V1Q0O9OJ9Z, 9D2RTI9KYH, 27O3Q5ML57UPC 0016500564997
Pharmacologic class: Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist; Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor; Sigma-1 Agonist; Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist; alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist

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

N400280155520 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 00280-1555-20. 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 Dec 4, 2025.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Uses Uses  temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold with cough:  ·minor aches and pains  ·headache  ·cough  ·runny nose  ·nasal and sinus congestion  ·sneezing  ·sore throat  ·temporarily reduces fever

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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About NDC 0280-1555

What is NDC 0280-1555?: 0280-1555 is the product NDC for Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough, Aspirin 325 mg/1 + 3 more ingredients tablet, effervescent, listed with the FDA by Bayer HealthCare LLC.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough (Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine maleate, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, Phenylephrine bitartrate).
What is the active ingredient?: Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine maleate, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, Phenylephrine bitartrate.
Who is the labeler?: Bayer HealthCare LLC., NDC labeler code 0280. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough?: 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 012

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

FDA NDC Directory listings under M 012
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
12 Hour Nasal Decongestant Extra Moisturizingnasal spray	Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 50 mg/100mL	LiquidNasal	WinCo Foods LLC	67091-377
12 Hour Original Nasal Decongestantnasal spray	Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 50 mg/100mL	LiquidNasal	Sheffield Pharmaceuticals LLC	11527-140
12 Hour Original Nasal Decongestantnasal spray	Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 50 mg/100mL	LiquidNasal	WinCo Foods LLC	67091-378
24-7 Life BY 7-ELEVEN Nighttime Cold and Fluacetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, doxylamine succinate solution	Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 30 mg/30mL + 2 more ingredients	SolutionOral	Lil' Drug Store products, Inc.	66715-6416
24/7 Life Medicated Chest Rubcamphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol ointment	Eucalyptus oil 1.2 g/100g + 2 more ingredients	OintmentTopical	Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.	29485-6536
4 Way Fast Actingphenylephrine hydrochloride	Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg/mL	SprayNasal	Haleon US Holdings LLC	0067-2086
7 Select Maximum Strengthdextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin	Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg/20mL; Guaifenesin 400 mg/20mL	SolutionOral	7-ELEVEN	10202-740
Acetaminophen 325 mg, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg, Phenlyephrine Hydrochloride 5 mg softgel (DAY-TIME)acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride	Acetaminophen 325 mg/1 + 2 more ingredients	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	Health Pharma USA LLC	71679-101
Acetaminophen 325mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 10mg and Phenyleprine Hcl 5mgacetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr and phenylephrine hcl	Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg/1 + 2 more ingredients	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	Softgel Healthcare Private Limited	35916-0188
Acetaminophen and Diphenhydramine citrate	Acetaminophen 500 mg/1; Diphenhydramine citrate 38 mg/1	TabletOral	InvaTech Pharma Solutions LLC	57631-010
Acetaminophen PM Extra Strengthacetaminophen, diphenhydramine hcl	Acetaminophen 500 mg/1; Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg/1	Tablet, CoatedOral	United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI	41163-228
Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HBr	—	KitOral	CVS Pharmacy, Inc	51316-984
Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Phenylephrine HCl	Acetaminophen 500 mg/1 + 2 more ingredients	TabletOral	OPMX LLC	69729-122
Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Phenylephrine HCl	Acetaminophen 500 mg/1 + 2 more ingredients	TabletOral	OPMX LLC	69729-322
Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr	Acetaminophen 325 mg/1; Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg/1	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	NUVICARE LLC	84324-036
Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr ,Guaifenesin	Guaifenesin 200 mg/1 + 2 more ingredients	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	Softgel Healthcare Pvt Ltd	35916-0184
Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr and Doxylamine Succinate	Acetaminophen 325 mg/1 + 2 more ingredients	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	Softgel Healthcare Private Limited	35916-0185
Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Chlorpheniramine Maleate	—	KitOral	CVS Pharmacy, Inc	51316-609
ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr, GUAILFENESIN,PHENLYEPHRINE HCL	Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg/1 + 3 more ingredients	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	Kroger Company	41226-628
Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide and Doxylamine Succinate	Acetaminophen 325 mg/1 + 2 more ingredients	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	Softgel Healthcare Private Limited	35916-0154

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