What is NDC 85237-1829?

85237-1829 is the product NDC for Alka-Seltzer Original, Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg/1 + 2 more ingredients tablet, effervescent, listed with the FDA by Select Consumer Group. It has 6 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

What drug is associated with this NDC?

Alka-Seltzer Original (ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, ASPIRIN, and SODIUM BICARBONATE).

What is the active ingredient?

Anhydrous citric acid, Aspirin, Sodium bicarbonate.

Select Consumer Group, NDC labeler code 85237. 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 Original?

2 other product NDCs are listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Alka-Seltzer Original NDC 85237-1829 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)85237-1829Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width85237-1829Add 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
85237-1829-1	85237182901	1 POUCH in 1 BLISTER PACK (85237-1829-1) / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCHMarketed from Mar 2, 2010
85237-1829-2	85237182902	2 POUCH in 1 CONTAINER (85237-1829-2) / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH (85237-1829-0)Marketed from Mar 2, 2010
85237-1829-3	85237182903	20 POUCH in 1 CARTON (85237-1829-3) / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH (85237-1829-0)Marketed from Mar 2, 2010
85237-1829-4	85237182904	25 POUCH in 1 CARTON (85237-1829-4) / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH (85237-1829-0)Marketed from Mar 2, 2010
85237-1829-6	85237182906	50 POUCH in 1 CARTON (85237-1829-6) / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH (85237-1829-0)Marketed from Mar 2, 2010
85237-1829-7	85237182907	3 POUCH in 1 CONTAINER (85237-1829-7) / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH (85237-1829-0)Marketed from Jun 4, 2025

How the 11-digit form is made: The package segment has 1 digit, so one leading zero is added to it (5-4-1 → 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 Original
Generic name (nonproprietary): anhydrous citric acid, aspirin, and sodium bicarbonate
Active ingredients: Anhydrous citric acid — 1000 mg/1Aspirin — 325 mg/1Sodium bicarbonate — 1916 mg/1
Dosage form: Tablet, Effervescent
Route: Oral
Labeler: Select Consumer GroupNDC labeler code 85237
Product type: Over-the-counter drug
Marketing category: OTC monograph drugApplication M 013
Marketing start: Mar 2, 2010
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2027
Other FDA classes: Acidifying Activity (Mechanism)Alkalinizing Activity (Mechanism)Non-Steroidal (Chemical structure)Calcium Chelating Activity (Mechanism)Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors (Mechanism)Decreased Coagulation Factor Activity (Physiologic effect)Decreased Platelet Aggregation (Physiologic effect)Decreased Prostaglandin Production (Physiologic effect)
Identifiers: Product ID 85237-1829_529c597f-c4b1-98d4-e063-6394a90adba7SPL ID 529c597f-c4b1-98d4-e063-6394a90adba7SPL set ID 3ca80d74-1e8b-49d9-e063-6394a90a4312RxCUI 1536675, 1536680UNII XF417D3PSL, R16CO5Y76E, 8MDF5V39QOUPC 0655708018293, 0655708318294, 0655708118290, 0655708218297
Pharmacologic class: Anti-coagulant; Calculi Dissolution Agent; Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor

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

N485237182901 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 85237-1829-01. 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 May 24, 2026.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

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

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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About NDC 85237-1829

What is NDC 85237-1829?: 85237-1829 is the product NDC for Alka-Seltzer Original, Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg/1 + 2 more ingredients tablet, effervescent, listed with the FDA by Select Consumer Group. It has 6 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Alka-Seltzer Original (ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, ASPIRIN, and SODIUM BICARBONATE).
What is the active ingredient?: Anhydrous citric acid, Aspirin, Sodium bicarbonate.
Who is the labeler?: Select Consumer Group, NDC labeler code 85237. 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 Original?: 2 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Alka-Seltzer Original NDCs.
Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?: Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.

Other finished products listed under the same name: strengths, forms and labelers.

Other Alka-Seltzer Original NDCs
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC	Package NDCs (11-digit)
Alka-Seltzer Originalanhydrous citric acid, aspirin, and sodium bicarbonate	Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg/1 + 2 more ingredients	Tablet, EffervescentOral	Bayer HealthCare LLC.	0280-4000	00280-4000-0100280-4000-0200280-4000-03+4 more
Alka-Seltzer Originalanhydrous citric acid, aspirin, and sodium bicarbonate	Aspirin 325 mg/1 + 2 more ingredients	Tablet, EffervescentOral	R J General Corporation	70264-014	70264-0014-01

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 Extra Strengthacetaminophen	Acetaminophen 500 mg/1	Tablet, CoatedOral	FSA STORE INC.	81522-070
Acetaminophen	Acetaminophen 325 mg/1	TabletOral	Major Pharmaceuticals	0904-6773
MAX Cold, Flu, and Sore Throatacetaminophen,dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin , phenylephrine hcl	Acetaminophen 650 mg/20mL + 3 more ingredients	LiquidOral	H E B	37808-316
CVS Acetaminophenacetaminophen	Acetaminophen 500 mg/1	CapsuleOral	CVS Pharmacy	51316-185
Headache Relief, Extra Strength 24/7 Life by 7-Elevenacetaminophen, aspirin, caffeine tablet, film coated	Acetaminophen 250 mg/1 + 2 more ingredients	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.	66715-5641
Acetaminophen , Caffeine and pyrilamine maleate	Caffeine 60 mg/1 + 2 more ingredients	CapsuleOral	Softgel Healthcare Pvt Ltd	35916-1234
Vitapirenaacetaminophen	Acetaminophen 500 mg/1	Granule, For solutionOral	Pharmadel LLC	55758-012
Headache Relief Extra Strengthacetaminophen, aspirin and caffeine	Acetaminophen 250 mg/1 + 2 more ingredients	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Salado Sales, Inc.	57243-334
pain relieveracetaminophen	Acetaminophen 500 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Walgreen Company	0363-1502
Acetaminophen Diphenhydramine HCL	Acetaminophen 500 mg/1; Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg/1	TabletOral	WALGREENS CO.	0363-9664
CVS Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relieveraspirin, anhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate	Aspirin 325 mg/1 + 2 more ingredients	Tablet, EffervescentOral	CVS Pharmacy	69842-421
Rugby Aspirinaspirin	Aspirin 81 mg/1	Tablet, ChewableOral	Rugby Laboratories	0536-1008
Topcare Pain Reliefacetaminophen	Acetaminophen 500 mg/1	TabletOral	Topco Associates LLC	36800-484
Regular Strength Pain Relieveracetaminophen	Acetaminophen 325 mg/1	TabletOral	INGLES MARKETS, INC.	62936-0102
Childrens Pain Relief Dye-Freeacteaminophen	Acetaminophen 160 mg/5mL	SuspensionOral	WinCo Foods, LLC	67091-119
Acetaminophen 250mg Aspirin 250mg Caffeine 65mg	Acetaminophen 250 mg/1 + 2 more ingredients	TabletOral	WALGREENS CO.	0363-1320
Chewable Aspirinaspirin	Aspirin 81 mg/1	Tablet, ChewableOral	RETAIL BUSINESS SERVICES , LLC.	72476-205
Acetaminophen PMacetaminophen and diphenhydramine hydrochloride	Acetaminophen 500 mg/1; Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg/1	Tablet, CoatedOral	FSA STORE INC.	81522-095
Unisom PM Pain Nighttime Sleep Aid and Pain Relieveracetaminophen and diphenhydramine hydrochloride	Acetaminophen 325 mg/1; Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 50 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	Chattem, Inc.	41167-0040
CVS Acetaminophenacetaminophen	Acetaminophen 500 mg/1	CapsuleOral	CVS Pharmacy	51316-188

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