NDC Package 60378-037-01 Docusate Sodium

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This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

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NDC Package Code:

60378-037-01

Package Description:

1 BAG in 1 DRUM / 1125 kg in 1 BAG

Product Code:

60378-037

Non-Proprietary Name:

Docusate Sodium

Substance Name:

Docusate

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:

60378003701

Product Type:

Bulk Ingredient

Labeler Name:

Cytec Industries Inc.

Dosage Form:

Liquid - A dosage form consisting of a pure chemical in its liquid1 state. This dosage form term should not be applied to solutions.

Active Ingredient(s):

DOCUSATE 370 g/kg

Sample Package:

N/A

Marketing Category:

BULK INGREDIENT FOR HUMAN PRESCRIPTION COMPOUNDING - A category specifying that a bulk product is intended for use on humans and requires a prescription.

Start Marketing Date:

01-01-2001

Listing Expiration Date:

12-31-2025

Exclude Flag:

Unfinished Product:

Yes

Code Structure:

60378 - Cytec Industries Inc.
- 60378-037 -
  - 60378-037-01 - 1 BAG in 1 DRUM / 1125 kg in 1 BAG

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Other Product Packages

The following packages are also available for this product:

NDC Package Code	Package Description
60378-037-02	1 BAG in 1 DRUM / 200 kg in 1 BAG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDC 60378-037-01?

The NDC Packaged Code 60378-037-01 is assigned to an UNFINISHED drug package of 1 bag in 1 drum / 1125 kg in 1 bag of Docusate Sodium, a bulk ingredient labeled by Cytec Industries Inc.. The product's dosage form is liquid and is administered via form.

Is NDC 60378-037 included in the NDC Directory?

Yes, Docusate Sodium is an UNFINISHED PRODUCT with code 60378-037 that is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Cytec Industries Inc. on January 01, 2001 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

What is the 11-digit format for NDC 60378-037-01?

The 11-digit format is 60378003701. 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 Format	10-Digit Original Code	11-Digit Format	11-Digit Code
5-3-2	60378-037-01	5-4-2	60378-0037-01

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