What is NDC 43857-0231?

43857-0231 is the product NDC for Hepataforce, Milk thistle 3 [hp_X]/mL + 5 more ingredients liquid, listed with the FDA by BioActive Nutritional. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

What drug is associated with this NDC?

Hepataforce (Carduus Marianus, Chelidonium Majus, Taraxacum Officinale, Lycopodium Clavatum, Magnesia Phosphorica, Natrum Sulphuricum).

What is the active ingredient?

Milk thistle, Chelidonium majus, Taraxacum officinale, Lycopodium clavatum spore, Magnesium phosphate, Dibasic trihydrate, Sodium sulfate.

BioActive Nutritional, NDC labeler code 43857. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Hepataforce?

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.

Hepataforce NDC 43857-0231 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)43857-0231Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width43857-0231Add 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
43857-0231-1	4385702310143857023101	30 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER (43857-0231-1)Marketed from Jul 19, 2016

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): Hepataforce
Generic name (nonproprietary): carduus marianus, chelidonium majus, taraxacum officinale, lycopodium clavatum, magnesia phosphorica, natrum sulphuricum
Active ingredients: Milk thistle — 3 [hp_X]/mLChelidonium majus — 3 [hp_X]/mLTaraxacum officinale — 3 [hp_X]/mLLycopodium clavatum spore — 12 [hp_X]/mLMagnesium phosphate, Dibasic trihydrate — 12 [hp_X]/mLSodium sulfate — 12 [hp_X]/mL
Dosage form: Liquid
Route: Oral
Labeler: BioActive NutritionalNDC labeler code 43857
Product type: Over-the-counter drug
Marketing category: Unapproved homeopathic
Marketing start: Sep 25, 2013
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2027
Other FDA classes: Increased Large Intestinal Motility (Physiologic effect)Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption (Physiologic effect)Inhibition Small Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption (Physiologic effect)Magnesium Ion Exchange Activity (Mechanism)Osmotic Activity (Mechanism)Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion (Physiologic effect)
Identifiers: Product ID 43857-0231_e3a9c550-7fb5-4b9d-a1d9-918abdfde55cSPL ID e3a9c550-7fb5-4b9d-a1d9-918abdfde55cSPL set ID 9ffe2336-6a38-405d-a6fd-cf39670039ffUNII U946SH95EE, 7E889U5RNN, 39981FM375, C88X29Y479, HF539G9L3Q, 0YPR65R21JUPC 0210184341756
Pharmacologic class: Calculi Dissolution Agent; Osmotic Laxative

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

N443857023101 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 43857-0231-01. 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 Apr 17, 2026.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

USES: For temporary relief of pain, constipation alternating with diarrhea; loss of appetite and bitter taste in the mouth.** **Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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About NDC 43857-0231

What is NDC 43857-0231?: 43857-0231 is the product NDC for Hepataforce, Milk thistle 3 [hp_X]/mL + 5 more ingredients liquid, listed with the FDA by BioActive Nutritional. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Hepataforce (Carduus Marianus, Chelidonium Majus, Taraxacum Officinale, Lycopodium Clavatum, Magnesia Phosphorica, Natrum Sulphuricum).
What is the active ingredient?: Milk thistle, Chelidonium majus, Taraxacum officinale, Lycopodium clavatum spore, Magnesium phosphate, Dibasic trihydrate, Sodium sulfate.
Who is the labeler?: BioActive Nutritional, NDC labeler code 43857. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Hepataforce?: 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.