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NDC Package 57896-421-01 Stool Softener

Docusate Sodium Tablet Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
57896-421-01
Package Description:
100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
57896-421
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:
57896042101
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: 1099279 - docusate sodium 100 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 1099279 - DOSS Sodium 100 MG Oral Tablet
    • Product Type:
    Human Otc Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Geri-care Pharmaceuticals, Corp
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 mg/1
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    M007
    Marketing Category:
    OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
    Start Marketing Date:
    09-01-2015
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2024
    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
    57896-421-101000 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
    57896-421-20200 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 57896-421-01?

    The NDC Packaged Code 57896-421-01 is assigned to a package of 100 tablet in 1 bottle of Stool Softener, a human over the counter drug labeled by Geri-care Pharmaceuticals, Corp. The product's dosage form is tablet 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 57896-421 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Stool Softener with product code 57896-421 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Geri-care Pharmaceuticals, Corp on September 01, 2015 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2024 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 57896-421-01?

    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 57896-421-01?

    The 11-digit format is 57896042101. 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
    5-3-257896-421-015-4-257896-0421-01