Over-the-counter drug · OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Stool Softener Laxative (Docusate sodium) NDC 68788-8501
Docusate sodium 100 mg/1 · Capsule, Liquid filled · Oral · Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
NDC codes
FDA NDC Directory| Package NDC | 11-digit (billing) | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68788-8501-1 | 6878885010168788850101 | 100 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (68788-8501-1)Marketed from Aug 9, 2023 | |
| 68788-8501-3 | 6878885010368788850103 | 30 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (68788-8501-3)Marketed from Aug 9, 2023 | |
| 68788-8501-6 | 6878885010668788850106 | 60 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (68788-8501-6)Marketed from Aug 9, 2023 |
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)
- Stool Softener Laxative
- Generic name (nonproprietary)
- docusate sodium
- Active ingredients
- Docusate sodium — 100 mg/1
- Dosage form
- Capsule, Liquid filled
- 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 68788-8501_60359b6b-60a9-499e-a060-b8a4a5b874a3SPL ID 60359b6b-60a9-499e-a060-b8a4a5b874a3SPL set ID 867a7771-6846-427d-b526-b964d74f7700RxCUI 1115005UNII F05Q2T2JA0
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
N468788850101followed by a unit qualifier and the quantityPackage 68788-8501-01. 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 .
Indications (excerpt from the label)
Uses • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.
About NDC 68788-8501
- What is NDC 68788-8501?
- 68788-8501 is the product NDC for Stool Softener Laxative (docusate sodium), Docusate sodium 100 mg/1 capsule, liquid filled, listed with the FDA by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.. It has 3 package NDCs, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
- What drug is associated with this NDC?
- Stool Softener Laxative (Docusate sodium).
- What is the active ingredient?
- Docusate sodium.
- 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 Stool Softener Laxative?
- 74 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Stool Softener Laxative NDCs.
- Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?
- Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.
Related NDCs: other Stool Softener 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stool Softener Laxativedocusate sodium | Docusate sodium 100 mg/1 | Capsule, Liquid filledOral | The Kroger Co. | 30142-280 | 30142-0280-10 |
| Stool Softener Laxativedocusate sodium | Docusate sodium 100 mg/1 | Capsule, Liquid filledOral | TARGET CORPORATION | 11673-512 | 11673-0512-66 |
| Stool Softener Laxativedocusate sodium | Docusate sodium 100 mg/1 | Capsule, Liquid filledOral | Walgreens | 0363-7111 | 00363-7111-10 |
| Stool Softener Laxativedocusate sodium | Docusate sodium 100 mg/1 | Capsule, Liquid filledOral | Family Dollar (FAMILY WELLNESS) | 55319-561 | 55319-0561-10 |
| Stool Softener Laxativedocusate sodium, sennosides | Docusate sodium 50 mg/1; Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 | TabletOral | Family Dollar (FAMILY WELLNESS) | 55319-565 | 55319-0565-10 |
| Stool Softener Laxativedocusate sodium | Docusate sodium 100 mg/1 | Capsule, Liquid filledOral | Care One (Retail Business Services, LLC.) | 72476-107 | 72476-0107-25 |
| Stool Softener Laxativedocusate sodium | Docusate sodium 100 mg/1 | Capsule, Liquid filledOral | Strategic Sourcing Services LLC | 70677-1095 | 70677-1095-0170677-1095-02 |
| Stool Softener Laxativedocusate sodium | Docusate sodium 100 mg/1 | Capsule, Liquid filledOral | WALMART INC. (see also Equate) | 79903-170 | 79903-0170-50 |
| Stool Softener Laxativedocusate sodium | Docusate sodium 100 mg/1 | Capsule, Liquid filledOral | Good Sense (Geiss, Destin & Dunn, Inc.) | 50804-701 | 50804-0701-25 |
| Stool Softener Laxativedocusate sodium | Docusate sodium 100 mg/1 | Capsule, Liquid filledOral | United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI | 41163-107 | 41163-0107-25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber Therapymethylcellulose | Methylcellulose (4000 mpa.s) 2 g/19g | Powder, For solutionOral | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 68788-7995 |
| Stool Softenerdocusate sodium | Docusate sodium 100 mg/1 | Capsule, Liquid filledOral | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 68788-8919 |