Docusate Sodium
NDC Package 69618-044-10

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Package Information

This product is EXCLUDED from the official NDC directory because the listing data was inactivated by the FDA.

Docusate Sodium is a medication used to treat occasional constipation. Marketed by Reliable-1 Laboratories Llc, this product is identified by NDC 69618-044 and is authorized under FDA application part334.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
69618-044-10
Package Description
1000 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code
11-Digit Billing Format
69618004410
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
1000 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Docusate Sodium
Dosage Form
-
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
Reliable-1 Laboratories Llc
FDA Application #
part334
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL - A product marketed pursuant to an Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug Monograph that is not final.
Start Marketing Date
03-01-2017
Listing Expiration
12-31-2023
Exclude Flag
I
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (69618-044). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

100 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 69618-044-10 identifies a specific commercial package of 1000 capsule in 1 bottle, plastic of Docusate Sodium, labeled by Reliable-1 Laboratories Llc. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1000 billable units per package. This is formulated for use and contains as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

This product code is currently listed as inactive or excluded from the primary directory. It was introduced to the market by Reliable-1 Laboratories Llc on March 01, 2017. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2023.

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 Reliable-1 Laboratories Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 69618004410. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 1000 total billable units per package. 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)
69618-044-10
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
69618-0044-10

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