Over-the-counter drug · OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
C-Lax Laxative (Bisacodyl) NDC 59779-676
Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 · Tablet, Delayed release · Oral · CVS Pharmacy
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59779-676-13 | 5977906761359779067613 | 250 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (59779-676-13)Marketed from Sep 16, 2015 | |
| 59779-676-52 | 5977906765259779067652 | 6 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (59779-676-52) / 15 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACKMarketed from Sep 16, 2015 |
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)
- C-Lax 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 59779-676_c59b5cac-81c2-4965-a466-6d6fe9d8222eSPL ID c59b5cac-81c2-4965-a466-6d6fe9d8222eSPL set ID 46e59908-fed4-4e24-a148-ca75164d977aRxCUI 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
N459779067613followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 59779-0676-13. 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 (irregularity) this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.
About NDC 59779-676
- What is NDC 59779-676?
- 59779-676 is the product NDC for C-Lax Laxative (bisacodyl), Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 tablet, delayed release, listed with the FDA by CVS Pharmacy. It has 2 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
- What drug is associated with this NDC?
- C-Lax 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 C-Lax Laxative?
- 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 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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