Docusate Sodium Powder
NDC Package 60378-050-22

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

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.

Docusate Sodium powders is a medication used to treat occasional constipation. This formulation utilizes a powder delivery system. Marketed by Cytec Industries Inc., this product is identified by NDC 60378-050.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
60378-050-22
Package Description
1 BAG in 1 DRUM / 200 kg in 1 BAG
Product Code
60378-050
11-Digit Billing Format
60378005022

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Docusate Sodium
Non-Proprietary Name
Docusate Sodium
Substance Name
Docusate
Dosage Form
Powder - An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
Active Ingredient(s)
DOCUSATE .5 kg/kg
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.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Cytec Industries Inc.
Product Type
Bulk Ingredient
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
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (60378-050). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

60378-050-21
1 BAG in 1 DRUM / 1125 kg in 1 BAG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 60378-050-22 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 bag in 1 drum / 200 kg in 1 bag of Docusate Sodium (UNFINISHED drug), a bulk ingredient labeled by Cytec Industries Inc.. This powder is formulated for use and contains docusate as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Cytec Industries Inc. on January 01, 2001. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

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.

How is this Cytec Industries Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 60378005022. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-3-2)
60378-050-22
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
60378-0050-22

Note: The zero is added to the Product segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.