Stimulant Laxative Plus Stool Softener Tablet, Film Coated
NDC Package 17856-1248-1

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Stimulant Laxative Plus Stool Softener (docusate sodium 50 mg and sennosides 8.6 mg) tablets is take only by mouth. This formulation utilizes a tablet, film coated delivery system. Marketed by Atlantic Biologicals Corp., this product is identified by NDC 17856-1248 and is authorized under FDA application M.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
17856-1248-1
Package Description
100 POUCH in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE / 1 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 POUCH
Product Code
17856-1248
11-Digit Billing Format
17856124801
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
100 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 998740 - sennosides 8.6 MG / docusate sodium 50 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 998740 - docusate sodium 50 MG / sennosides, USP 8.6 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 998740 - DOSS Sodium 50 MG / sennosides, USP 8.6 MG Oral Tablet

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Stimulant Laxative Plus Stool Softener
Non-Proprietary Name
Docusate Sodium 50 Mg And Sennosides 8.6 Mg
Substance Name
Docusate Sodium; Sennosides
Dosage Form
Tablet, Film Coated - A solid dosage form that contains medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents and is coated with a thin layer of a water-insoluble or water-soluble polymer.
Administration Route
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Active Ingredient(s)
Usage Information
Take only by mouth. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose, preferably in the evening, or in divided dosesadults and children 12 years and overtake 2-4 tablets dailychildren 6 to under 12 years of agetake 1-2 tablets dailychildren 2 to under 6 years of agetake upto 1 tablet dailychildren under 2 ask a doctor

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Atlantic Biologicals Corp.
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
10-22-2019
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 17856-1248-1 identifies a specific commercial package of 100 pouch in 1 box, unit-dose / 1 tablet, film coated in 1 pouch of Stimulant Laxative Plus Stool Softener, a human over the counter drug labeled by Atlantic Biologicals Corp.. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 100 billable units per package. This tablet, film coated is formulated for oral use and contains docusate sodium; sennosides as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Atlantic Biologicals Corp. on October 22, 2019. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Atlantic Biologicals Corp. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 17856124801. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 100 total billable units per package. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-4-1)
17856-1248-1
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
17856-1248-01

Note: The zero is added to the Package segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.