Stool Softener Tablet
NDC Package 57896-421-01

The code 57896-421-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 100 tablet in 1 bottle of Stool Softener, a human over the counter drug labeled by Geri-care Pharmaceuticals, Corp. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 100 billable units per package. This tablet is formulated for oral use and contains docusate sodium as the active substance.

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Geri-care Pharmaceuticals, Corp on September 01, 2015. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

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.

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 57896042101. 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.