What is NDC 79903-252?

79903-252 is the product NDC for Equate Kids Gentle Laxative SC (magnesium hydroxide), Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg/1 tablet, chewable, listed with the FDA by Walmart. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

What drug is associated with this NDC?

Equate Kids Gentle Laxative SC (Magnesium Hydroxide).

Walmart, NDC labeler code 79903. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Equate Kids Gentle Laxative SC?

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.

Equate Kids Gentle Laxative SC NDC 79903-252

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)79903-252Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width79903-0252Add 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
79903-252-15	7990302521579903025215	15 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 BAG (79903-252-15)Marketed from Apr 18, 2024

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): Equate Kids Gentle Laxative SC
Generic name (nonproprietary): magnesium hydroxide
Active ingredients: Magnesium hydroxide — 1200 mg/1
Dosage form: Tablet, Chewable
Route: Oral
Labeler: WalmartNDC labeler code 79903
Product type: Over-the-counter drug
Marketing category: OTC monograph drugApplication M 007
Marketing start: Apr 18, 2024
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
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 79903-252_46a3c1b6-0782-4065-e063-6394a90ad8b9SPL ID 46a3c1b6-0782-4065-e063-6394a90ad8b9SPL set ID 1662a542-aef0-9087-e063-6294a90aa6d9RxCUI 2280709UNII NBZ3QY004SUPC 0194346112364
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

N479903025215 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 79903-0252-15. 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 Dec 23, 2025.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Uses for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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About NDC 79903-252

What is NDC 79903-252?: 79903-252 is the product NDC for Equate Kids Gentle Laxative SC (magnesium hydroxide), Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg/1 tablet, chewable, listed with the FDA by Walmart. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Equate Kids Gentle Laxative SC (Magnesium Hydroxide).
What is the active ingredient?: Magnesium hydroxide.
Who is the labeler?: Walmart, NDC labeler code 79903. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Equate Kids Gentle Laxative SC?: 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 M 007

Products listed under the same FDA application: other strengths and forms, and repackagers who relabel the same product.

FDA NDC Directory listings under M 007
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
Stool Softenerdocusate sodium	Docusate sodium 100 mg/1	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL)	55910-938
Glycerin	Glycerin 1 g/1	SuppositoryRectal	Chain Drug Consortium LLC	68016-161
Bisacodyl	Bisacodyl 10 mg/1	SuppositoryRectal	CVS Pharmacy	69842-816
Mineral oil	Mineral oil 100 mg/100mL	OilOral	EQUATE (Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) (see also WAL-MART INC)	49035-035
Epsom Saltmagnesium sulfate	Magnesium sulfate, Unspecified 1 g/g	GranuleOral, Topical	Whole Foods Market	42681-6412
Stratuscare Glycerin Laxative Pediatricglycerin	Glycerin 1 g/1	SuppositoryRectal	Stratus Pharmaceuticals	58980-409
Senokotstandardized senna concentrate	Sennosides 8.6 mg/1	TabletOral	Atlantis Consumer Healthcare, Inc.	67618-300
Senna	Sennosides a and b 8.8 mg/5mL	SolutionOral	Rugby Laboratories	0536-1483
Milk Of Magnesia Cherrymagnesium hydroxide	Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg/15mL	LiquidOral	TOP CARE (TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC)	36800-684
Epsom Saltmagnesium sulfate	Magnesium sulfate, Unspecified 1 g/g	GranuleOral, Topical	Whole Foods Market	42681-6413
Stratuscare Adult Glyceringlycerin	Glycerin 2 g/1	SuppositoryRectal	Stratus Pharmaceuticals	58980-410
Phillips Fresh Mint Milk Of Magnesia	Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg/15mL	LiquidOral	Bayer HealthCare LLC.	0280-0031
Senokot-Sstandardized senna concentrate and docusate sodium	Sennosides 8.6 mg/1; Docusate sodium 50 mg/1	TabletOral	Atlantis Consumer Healthcare, Inc.	67618-310
Senexon-Sdocusate sodium 50mg and sennosides 8.6mg	Sennosides 8.6 mg/1; Docusate sodium 50 mg/1	Tablet, Film coatedOral	RUGBY LABORATORIES	0536-1247
Stratuscare Bisacodylbisacodyl	Bisacodyl 10 mg/1	SuppositoryRectal	Stratus Pharmaceuticals	58980-415
Epsom Saltmagnesium sulfate	Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate 1 g/g	Granule, For solutionOral, Topical	Vi-Jon, LLC	0869-0602
Fleetbisacodyl	Bisacodyl 5 mg/1	Tablet, CoatedOral	C.B. Fleet Company, Inc.	0132-0401
Stool Softenerdocusate sodium	Docusate sodium 100 mg/1	TabletOral	Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp	57896-421
Stool Softener Extra Strengthdocusate sodium	Docusate sodium 250 mg/1	Capsule, Liquid filledOral	CVS Pharmacy	69842-740
Magnesium Citrate	Magnesium citrate 1.745 g/29.6mL	LiquidOral	The Kroger Co.	30142-899

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Equate Kids Gentle Laxative SC (Magnesium hydroxide) NDC 79903-252