NDC Package 59779-306-01 Purelax

Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Powder, For Solution Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

Package Information

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NDC Package Code:
59779-306-01
Package Description:
119 g in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
Proprietary Name:
Purelax
Non-Proprietary Name:
Polyethylene Glycol 3350
Substance Name:
Polyethylene Glycol 3350
Usage Information:
This medication is used to treat occasional constipation. It works by holding water in the stool to soften the stool and increases the number of bowel movements. It is known as an osmotic-type laxative. This medication is also available without a prescription. If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. (See also Precautions.)
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
59779030601
Billing Unit:
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
119 GM
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 1010732 - Purelax 17 GM Powder for Oral Solution
  • RxCUI: 1010732 - polyethylene glycol 3350 17000 MG Powder for Oral Solution [PureLax]
  • RxCUI: 1010732 - PureLax 17 GM Powder for Oral Solution
  • RxCUI: 876193 - polyethylene glycol 3350 17 GM Powder for Oral Solution
  • RxCUI: 876193 - polyethylene glycol 3350 17000 MG Powder for Oral Solution
  • Product Type:
    Human Otc Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Cvs Pharmacy
    Dosage Form:
    Powder, For Solution - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals, which, upon the addition of suitable vehicles, yields a solution.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Active Ingredient(s):
    Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    ANDA090685
    Marketing Category:
    ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    10-07-2009
    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
    59779-306-02238 g in 1 BOTTLE
    59779-306-03510 g in 1 BOTTLE
    59779-306-04850 g in 1 BOTTLE
    59779-306-5210 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 17 g in 1 POUCH
    59779-306-6020 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 17 g in 1 POUCH

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 59779-306-01?

    The NDC Packaged Code 59779-306-01 is assigned to a package of 119 g in 1 bottle of Purelax, a human over the counter drug labeled by Cvs Pharmacy. The product's dosage form is powder, for solution and is administered via oral form.This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 119 billable units per package.

    Is NDC 59779-306 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Purelax with product code 59779-306 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Cvs Pharmacy on October 07, 2009 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 59779-306-01?

    The contents of this package are billed per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight. The calculated billable units for this package is 119.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 59779-306-01?

    The 11-digit format is 59779030601. 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
    5-3-259779-306-015-4-259779-0306-01