Over-the-counter drug · OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Fiber Therapy (Methylcellulose) NDC 68788-7995
Methylcellulose (4000 mpa.s) 2 g/19g · Powder, For solution · Oral · Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68788-7995-4 | 6878879950468788799504 | 454 g in 1 BOTTLE (68788-7995-4)Marketed from Aug 9, 2021 |
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)
- Fiber Therapy
- Generic name (nonproprietary)
- methylcellulose
- Active ingredients
- Methylcellulose (4000 mpa.s) — 2 g/19g
- Dosage form
- Powder, For solution
- Route
- Oral
- Labeler
- Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC labeler code 68788
- Product type
- Over-the-counter drug
- Marketing category
- OTC monograph drugApplication 334
- Marketing start
- Listing expires
- Identifiers
- Product ID 68788-7995_a4a9b13a-7fae-4215-888d-1eac5424df81SPL ID a4a9b13a-7fae-4215-888d-1eac5424df81SPL set ID 31033385-7932-448e-8980-11f2e8197eaeRxCUI 1868843UNII MRJ667KA5E
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
N468788799504followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 68788-7995-04. 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 • relieves constipation (irregularity) • helps to restore and maintain regularity • for treating bowel disorders when recommended by a doctor • generally provide effect in 12-72 hours
Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.
About NDC 68788-7995
- What is NDC 68788-7995?
- 68788-7995 is the product NDC for Fiber Therapy (methylcellulose), Methylcellulose (4000 mpa.s) 2 g/19g powder, for solution, listed with the FDA by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
- What drug is associated with this NDC?
- Fiber Therapy (Methylcellulose).
- What is the active ingredient?
- Methylcellulose (4000 mpa.s).
- Who is the labeler?
- Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc., NDC labeler code 68788. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
- What other NDCs exist for Fiber Therapy?
- 2 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Fiber Therapy NDCs.
- Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?
- Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.
Related NDCs: other Fiber Therapy products
Other finished products listed under the same name: strengths, forms and labelers.
| Product | Strength | Form · route | Labeler | Product NDC | Package NDCs (11-digit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber Therapycalcium polycarbophil | Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg/1 | TabletOral | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | 49035-147 | 49035-0147-94 |
| Fiber Therapymethylcellulose | Methylcellulose (4000 mpa.s) 2 g/19g | Powder, For solutionOral | Major Pharmaceuticals | 0904-5675 | 00904-5675-16 |
Other NDCs under 334
Products listed under the same FDA application: other strengths and forms, and repackagers who relabel the same product.
| Product | Strength | Form · route | Labeler | Product NDC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stool Softenerdocusate sodium | Docusate sodium 100 mg/1 | Capsule, Liquid filledOral | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 68788-8919 |
| Stool Softener Laxativedocusate sodium | Docusate sodium 100 mg/1 | Capsule, Liquid filledOral | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 68788-8501 |