NDC Package 0904-6997-80 Stool Softener Laxative

Docusate Calcium Capsule, Liquid Filled Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
0904-6997-80
Package Description:
1000 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Stool Softener Laxative
Non-Proprietary Name:
Docusate Calcium
Substance Name:
Docusate Calcium
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat occasional constipation. Some medications and conditions can make constipation more likely. Stool softeners such as docusate are often the first method used for preventing and treating this type of constipation. Docusate is often used when straining to have a bowel movement should be avoided (e.g., after a heart attack or surgery). Docusate is a stool softener. It works by increasing the amount of water the stool absorbs in the gut, making the stool softer and easier to pass.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00904699780
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1245376 - docusate calcium 240 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 1245376 - DOSS Calcium 240 MG Oral Capsule
  • Product Type:
    Human Otc Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Major Pharmaceuticals
    Dosage Form:
    Capsule, Liquid Filled - A solid dosage form in which the drug is enclosed within a soluble, gelatin shell which is plasticized by the addition of a polyol, such as sorbitol or glycerin, and is therefore of a somewhat thicker consistency than that of a hard shell capsule; typically, the active ingredients are dissolved or suspended in a liquid vehicle.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    part334
    Marketing Category:
    OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL - A product marketed pursuant to an Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug Monograph that is not final.
    Start Marketing Date:
    09-30-2019
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Other Product Packages

    The following packages are also available for this product:

    NDC Package CodePackage Description
    0904-6997-40500 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    0904-6997-601 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 BOX / 100 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0904-6997-80?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0904-6997-80 is assigned to a package of 1000 capsule, liquid filled in 1 bottle, plastic of Stool Softener Laxative, a human over the counter drug labeled by Major Pharmaceuticals. The product's dosage form is capsule, liquid filled and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 0904-6997 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Stool Softener Laxative with product code 0904-6997 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Major Pharmaceuticals on September 30, 2019 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0904-6997-80?

    The 11-digit format is 00904699780. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.

    This package code is originally configured in a 4-4-2 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:

    10-Digit Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    4-4-20904-6997-805-4-200904-6997-80