NDC Package 16103-399-08 Docusate Sodium

Docusate Sodium 100mg Capsule Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
16103-399-08
Package Description:
100 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Docusate Sodium
Non-Proprietary Name:
Docusate Sodium 100mg
Substance Name:
Docusate Sodium
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:
16103039908
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
100 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1115005 - docusate sodium 100 MG Oral Capsule
  • RxCUI: 1115005 - DOSS Sodium 100 MG Oral Capsule
  • Product Type:
    Human Otc Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Pharbest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Dosage Form:
    Capsule - A solid oral dosage form consisting of a shell and a filling. The shell is composed of a single sealed enclosure, or two halves that fit together and which are sometimes sealed with a band. Capsule shells may be made from gelatin, starch, or cellulose, or other suitable materials, may be soft or hard, and are filled with solid or liquid ingredients that can be poured or squeezed.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    M
    Marketing Category:
    OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
    Start Marketing Date:
    03-01-2016
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    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
    16103-399-111000 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 16103-399-08?

    The NDC Packaged Code 16103-399-08 is assigned to a package of 100 capsule in 1 bottle of Docusate Sodium, a human over the counter drug labeled by Pharbest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. The product's dosage form is capsule and is administered via oral form.This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 100 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 16103-399 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Docusate Sodium with product code 16103-399 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Pharbest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on March 01, 2016 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 16103-399-08?

    The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 100.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 16103-399-08?

    The 11-digit format is 16103039908. 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 5-3-2 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
    5-3-216103-399-085-4-216103-0399-08