NDC 41167-0257 Dulcolax Chewy Fruit Bites Cherry Berry

Magnesium Hydroxide Tablet, Chewable Oral - View Dosage, Usage, Ingredients, Routes, UNII

Product Information

NDC Product Code:
41167-0257
Proprietary Name:
Dulcolax Chewy Fruit Bites Cherry Berry
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Magnesium Hydroxide
Substance Name: [2]
Magnesium Hydroxide
NDC Directory Status:
Human Otc Drug
Product Type: [3]
ACTIVE PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
Dosage Form:
Tablet, Chewable - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents that is intended to be chewed, producing a pleasant tasting residue in the oral cavity that is easily swallowed and does not leave a bitter or unpleasant after-taste.
Administration Route(s): [4]
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Labeler Name: [5]
    Chattem, Inc.
    Labeler Code:
    41167
    FDA Application Number: [6]
    505G(a)(3)
    Marketing Category: [8]
    OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
    Start Marketing Date: [9]
    06-06-2022
    Listing Expiration Date: [11]
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag: [12]
    N
    Code Structure:
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    Product Characteristics

    Color(s):
    RED (C48326 - BRIGHT RED, DARK RED, PINK)
    Shape:
    ROUND (C48348)
    Size(s):
    13 MM
    Imprint(s):
    D
    Score:
    1
    Flavor(s):
    BERRY (C73365 - CHERRY, RASPBERRY, STRAWBERRY)

    Product Packages

    NDC Code 41167-0257-0

    Package Description: 30 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

    NDC Code 41167-0257-1

    Package Description: 12 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 BAG

    Product Details

    What is NDC 41167-0257?

    The NDC code 41167-0257 is assigned by the FDA to the product Dulcolax Chewy Fruit Bites Cherry Berry which is a human over the counter drug product labeled by Chattem, Inc.. The generic name of Dulcolax Chewy Fruit Bites Cherry Berry is magnesium hydroxide. The product's dosage form is tablet, chewable and is administered via oral form. The product is distributed in 2 packages with assigned NDC codes 41167-0257-0 30 tablet, chewable in 1 bottle, plastic , 41167-0257-1 12 tablet, chewable in 1 bag . This page includes all the important details about this product, including active and inactive ingredients, pharmagologic classes, product uses and characteristics, UNII information and RxNorm crosswalk.

    What are the uses for Dulcolax Chewy Fruit Bites Cherry Berry?

    This medication is used for a short time to treat occasional constipation. It is a laxative (osmotic-type) that is thought to work by drawing water into the intestines, an effect that helps to cause movement of the intestines. This medication is also used to treat symptoms caused by too much stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach, or indigestion. It is an antacid that works by lowering the amount of acid in the stomach.

    What are Dulcolax Chewy Fruit Bites Cherry Berry Active Ingredients?

    An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
    • MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 600 mg/1 - An inorganic compound that occurs in nature as the mineral brucite. It acts as an antacid with cathartic effects.

    Which are Dulcolax Chewy Fruit Bites Cherry Berry UNII Codes?

    The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:

    Which are Dulcolax Chewy Fruit Bites Cherry Berry Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes?

    The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:

    What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for Dulcolax Chewy Fruit Bites Cherry Berry?

    RxNorm is a normalized naming system for generic and branded drugs that assigns unique concept identifier(s) known as RxCUIs to NDC products.The NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this produdct code indicates a single concept unique identifier (RXCUI) is associated with this product:

    Which are the Pharmacologic Classes for Dulcolax Chewy Fruit Bites Cherry Berry?

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    Patient Education

    Magnesium Hydroxide


    Magnesium hydroxide is used to treat occasional constipation in children and adults on a short-term basis. Magnesium hydroxide is in a class of medications called saline laxatives. It works by causing water to be retained with the stool. This increases the number of bowel movements and softens the stool so it is easier to pass.
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    Product Footnotes

    [1] What is the Non-Proprietary Name? - The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.

    [2] What is the Substance Name? - An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.

    [3] What kind of product is this? - Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human Over the Counter Drug. This data element matches the “Document Type” field of the Structured Product Listing.

    [4] What are the Administration Routes? - The translation of the route code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration.

    [5] What is the Labeler Name? - Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.

    [6] What is the FDA Application Number? - This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.

    [8] What is the Marketing Category? - Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as NDA/ANDA/BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.

    [9] What is the Start Marketing Date? - This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.

    [11] What is the Listing Expiration Date? - This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the product labeler.

    [12] What is the NDC Exclude Flag? - This field indicates whether the product has been removed/excluded from the NDC Directory for failure to respond to FDA"s requests for correction to deficient or non-compliant submissions ("Y"), or because the listing certification is expired ("E"), or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA ("I"). Values = "Y", "N", "E", or "I".