Over-the-counter drug · OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Gentle Laxative (Bisacodyl) NDC 59779-327
Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 · Tablet, Delayed release · Oral · CVS Pharmacy
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59779-327-03 | 5977903270359779032703 | 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (59779-327-03) / 10 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACKMarketed from Mar 25, 2002 | |
| 59779-327-15 | 5977903271559779032715 | 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (59779-327-15) / 25 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACKMarketed from Mar 25, 2002 | |
| 59779-327-33 | 5977903273359779032733 | 7 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (59779-327-33) / 25 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACKMarketed from Mar 25, 2002 | |
| 59779-327-56 | 5977903275659779032756 | 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (59779-327-56) / 25 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACKMarketed from Mar 25, 2002 |
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)
- Gentle Laxative
- Generic name (nonproprietary)
- bisacodyl
- Active ingredients
- Bisacodyl — 5 mg/1
- Dosage form
- Tablet, Delayed release
- Route
- Oral
- Labeler
- CVS PharmacyNDC labeler code 59779
- Product type
- Over-the-counter drug
- Marketing category
- OTC monograph drugApplication 505G(a)(3)
- Marketing start
- Listing expires
- Other FDA classes
- Increased Large Intestinal Motility (Physiologic effect)Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion (Physiologic effect)
- Identifiers
- Product ID 59779-327_82012e45-286b-4931-9543-13c79fb042d9SPL ID 82012e45-286b-4931-9543-13c79fb042d9SPL set ID 916339d0-aee1-425c-a5f1-8d0217699220RxCUI 308753UNII 10X0709Y6I
- Pharmacologic class
- Stimulant 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
N459779032703followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 59779-0327-03. 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 .
Indications (excerpt from the label)
Uses for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.
About NDC 59779-327
- What is NDC 59779-327?
- 59779-327 is the product NDC for Gentle Laxative (bisacodyl), Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 tablet, delayed release, listed with the FDA by CVS Pharmacy. It has 4 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
- What drug is associated with this NDC?
- Gentle Laxative (Bisacodyl).
- What is the active ingredient?
- Bisacodyl.
- Who is the labeler?
- CVS Pharmacy, NDC labeler code 59779. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
- What other NDCs exist for Gentle Laxative?
- 24 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Gentle Laxative NDCs.
- Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?
- Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.
Related NDCs: other Gentle Laxative products
Other finished products listed under the same name: strengths, forms and labelers.
| Product | Strength | Form · route | Labeler | Product NDC | Package NDCs (11-digit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gentle Laxativebisacodyl | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 | Tablet, Delayed releaseOral | Geiss, Destin & Dunn Inc. | 50804-329 | 50804-0329-56 |
| Gentle Laxativebisacodyl | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 | Tablet, Delayed releaseOral | Chain Drug Marketing Association, Inc. | 83324-033 | 83324-0033-30 |
| Gentle Laxativemagnesium hydroxide | Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg/15mL | LiquidOral | WALMART INC. | 79903-324 | 79903-0324-12 |
| Gentle Laxativebisacodyl | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 | Tablet, Delayed releaseOral | Discount Drug Mart | 53943-677 | 53943-0677-01 |
| Gentle Laxativebisacodyl | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 | Tablet, Delayed releaseOral | H E B | 37808-680 | 37808-0680-11 |
| Gentle Laxativemagnesium hydroxide | Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg/15mL | LiquidOral | GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICALS, CORP | 57896-615 | 57896-0615-12 |
| Gentle Laxativemagnesium hydroxide | Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg/15mL | LiquidOral | MEIJER, INC. | 79481-0195 | 79481-0195-01 |
| Gentle Laxativebisacodyl | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 | Tablet, Delayed releaseOral | Family Dollar Services Inc | 55319-697 | 55319-0697-56 |
| Gentle Laxativebisacodyl | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 | Tablet, Delayed releaseOral | BETTER LIVING BRANDS LLC. | 21130-410 | 21130-0410-2021130-0410-52 |
| Gentle Laxativebisacodyl | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 | Tablet, Delayed releaseOral | Wal-Mart Stores Inc | 79903-178 | 79903-0178-08 |
Other NDCs under 505G(a)(3)
Products listed under the same FDA application: other strengths and forms, and repackagers who relabel the same product.
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