Stool Softener
NDC Package 55319-044-25

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

Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was discontinued by the firm.

Stool Softener is a medication used to treat occasional constipation. Marketed by Family Dollar (family Wellness), this product is identified by NDC 55319-044 and is authorized under FDA application part334.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
55319-044-25
Package Description
1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 BOX / 25 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code
55319-044
11-Digit Billing Format
55319004425

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Stool Softener
Dosage Form
-
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.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Family Dollar (family Wellness)
FDA Application #
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
06-30-2017
End Marketing Date
06-30-2025
Listing Expiration
06-30-2025
Exclude Flag
D
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 55319-044-25 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 bottle, plastic in 1 box / 25 capsule, liquid filled in 1 bottle, plastic of Stool Softener, labeled by Family Dollar (family Wellness). This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Family Dollar (family Wellness) on June 30, 2017. The current certification is valid through June 30, 2025.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

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.

How is this Family Dollar (family Wellness) product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 55319004425. 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 (5-3-2)
55319-044-25
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
55319-0044-25

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