NDC Package 55315-244-25 Stool Softener

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

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
55315-244-25
Package Description:
1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 BOX / 25 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Stool Softener
Non-Proprietary Name:
Docusate Sodium
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:
55315024425
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:
    Freds Inc
    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:
    04-30-2015
    End Marketing Date:
    04-26-2024
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 55315-244-25?

    The NDC Packaged Code 55315-244-25 is assigned to a package of 1 bottle, plastic in 1 box / 25 capsule, liquid filled in 1 bottle, plastic of Stool Softener, a human over the counter drug labeled by Freds Inc. The product's dosage form is capsule, liquid filled and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 55315-244 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Stool Softener with product code 55315-244 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Freds Inc on April 30, 2015.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 55315-244-25?

    The 11-digit format is 55315024425. 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
    5-3-255315-244-255-4-255315-0244-25