Pill identification — FDA label match
ZC 16 Pill — Paroxetine 20 mg (White, Round)
A white round tablet with the imprint ZC 16 matches the FDA label for Paroxetine 20 mg. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.
| Imprint | ZC 16 |
|---|---|
| Imprint parts | ZC · 16 (the code is split across the pill — often one part per side) |
| Generic name | Paroxetine |
| Active ingredient(s) | Paroxetine Hydrochloride Hemihydrate 20 mg |
| Strength | 20 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet, Film Coated |
| Colour | White |
| Shape | Round |
| Size | 8 mm |
| Score | Two even pieces |
| Labeler | Remedyrepack Inc. |
| NDC examples | 61786-894-02, 49349-364-02, 70518-1202-0, 70518-1202-1, 70518-1202-2 … (13 package codes in total) |
What this medicine is
According to its FDA-approved label, Paroxetine is described as follows (reference information only — not advice about whether it is right for anyone):
Major Depressive Disorder: Paroxetine tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder. The efficacy of paroxetine tablets, USP in the treatment of a major depressive episode was established in 6-week controlled trials of outpatients whose diagnoses corresponded most...
Equivalent pills — same medicine, different imprint
The pills below contain the same active ingredient at the same strength (Paroxetine 20 mg). Different makers stamp their own codes, so equivalent pills often look completely different. This is factual label information — it is not a suggestion to substitute one product for another; only a pharmacist or prescriber can advise on that.
Frequently asked questions
What pill has the imprint ZC 16?
A white round tablet with the imprint ZC 16 matches the FDA label for Paroxetine 20 mg. Always compare the colour, shape and size as well — short imprints are shared by different medicines — and confirm with a pharmacist.
What does the ZC 16 pill look like?
On its FDA label it is described as a white round tablet, 8 mm, with a score recorded as: two even pieces.
How can I be sure this identification is right?
Check every characteristic — imprint (both sides), colour, shape, size and score — against the pill in your hand. If all of them agree, the pill matches the FDA label shown here, but that is still not a guarantee: counterfeit pills copy real imprints. A pharmacist can confirm the identification in person, and you should never take a pill you are not certain about.
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Source: FDA label data via DailyMed/openFDA · Label set ID 23d9a08c-d0d9-425c-8a61-a0be59a88d70 · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.