Fiber Laxative Tablet, Film Coated
NDC 57896-459

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Table of Contents
  1. Product Information
  2. Product Packages
  3. Product Characteristics
  4. What is NDC 57896-459?
  5. Fiber Laxative Uses
  6. Active Ingredients
  7. Active Ingredients UNII Codes
  8. Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes
  9. NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk

Product Information

Fiber Laxative (calcium polycarbophil) is a OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG-approved product labeled by Geri-care Pharmaceutical Corp. This medication is used to treat constipation. It is supplied as a white tablet, film coated for oral administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 57896-459 and 2 associated package configurations. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.

Primary Identification

NDC Product Code:
57896-459
Proprietary Name:
Fiber Laxative
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Calcium Polycarbophil
Substance Name: [2]
Calcium Polycarbophil
NDC Directory Status:
Human Otc Drug
Product Type: [3]
ACTIVE PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
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Clinical Specifications

Dosage Form:
Tablet, Film Coated - A solid dosage form that contains medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents and is coated with a thin layer of a water-insoluble or water-soluble polymer.
Administration Route(s): [4]
Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.

Labeler & Regulatory Data

Labeler Name: [5]
Geri-care Pharmaceutical Corp
Labeler Code:
57896
Product Label ID:
616b4399-7626-5e59-e053-2a91aa0a0f75
FDA Application Number: [6]
M007
Marketing Category: [8]
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Marketing Timeline

Start Marketing Date: [9]
01-01-2004
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag: [12]
N

Product Characteristics

Color(s):
WHITE (C48325 - OFF WHITE TO CREAM)
Shape:
OVAL (C48345)
Size(s):
19 MM
Imprint(s):
CPC339
Score:
2

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Product Details

What is NDC 57896-459?

The NDC code 57896-459 is assigned by the FDA to the product Fiber Laxative. It is commonly known by its generic name, calcium polycarbophil. This pharmaceutical product is labeled by Geri-care Pharmaceutical Corp and is currently categorized as listed product. The medication is a tablet, film coated administered via oral route. In terms of distribution, this product is available in 2 different package configurations. The associated package NDC(s) include: 57896-459-09, 57896-459-50. Beyond standard identification, this entry provides technical data including pharmacologic classes, UNII ingredient references, and RxNorm cross-referencing for healthcare systems.

What are the uses of this product?

This medication is used to treat constipation. It increases the bulk in your stool, an effect that helps to cause movement of the intestines. It also works by increasing the amount of water in the stool, making the stool softer and easier to pass. Psyllium, one type of bulk-forming laxative, has also been used along with a proper diet to treat high cholesterol.

What are Active Ingredients of this product?

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.
  • CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL 625 mg/1 - synthetic, loosely cross-linked, hydrophilic resin of the polycarboxylic type; marketed as a stool normalizer; used in the treatment of both constipation & diarrhea

Which are the associated UNII Codes?

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

Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated 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 this product?

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 indicates multiple concept unique identifiers (RXCUIs) are associated with this product:
  • RxCUI: 308934 - calcium polycarbophil 625 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 308934 - calcium polycarbophil 625 MG (as polycarbophil 500 MG) Oral Tablet

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Product & Regulatory Definitions
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.
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.
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.
What are the Administration Routes? The translation of the route code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration.
What is the Labeler Name? Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.
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.
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.
What is the Start Marketing Date? This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.
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.
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, or because the listing certification is expired, or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA, or because it was discontinued by the labeler. Possible values in this field are: "D", "E", "I", "N", "U".