Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1)Ear/Eye/Nose/Rectum/Topical/Vagina/Other
HIC2 codeQ3
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2)Anal-Rectal Preparations
HIC3 codeQ3S
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3)Laxatives, Local/Rectal
AHFS code56:12.00.00
AHFS classCathartics And Laxatives
FDB label nameDOCUSATE SODIUM MINI ENEMA
FDB brand nameDocusate Sodium
Legend statusO — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 0904-6920-93 — a 4-4-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the labeler segment → 00904-6920-93. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.
🏷️RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Softeners, emollients class.
Drug family (ATC)Softeners, emollients
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.
🩺 Clinical
Label name DOCUSATE SODIUM MINI ENEMAIngredient Docusate Sodium
🧪 What is this product?
This is an over-the-counter rectal liquid enema containing docusate sodium, a stool softener. Docusate sodium is typically used to soften stool and promote bowel movements in people experiencing constipation or difficulty with bowel regularity. The product is marketed as an OTC monograph drug, meaning it follows FDA's established safety and use guidelines for this category of laxative products. The 283 mg dose in a 5 mL liquid formulation is designed for rectal administration.
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.
💬 Questions about docusate sodium?
Ask a licensed pharmacist directly — free, answered by our team.
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product
other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors,
or other formulation ingredients.
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UNII PDC6A3C0OX
Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
UNII 5655G9Y8AQ
A synthetic liquid polymer used as a solvent and humectant in medications. It helps dissolve active ingredients, maintain moisture in the formulation, and improve how the medicine flows and is absorbed.
2 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
The official label also statesGlycerin USP and Polyethylene Glycol
Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.
Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.
Inactive ingredient FAQ
Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.
💲 Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
Price system
Per mL
Per package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly
$0.462
$69.23 / 150 ml
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo
$0.4675
$70.13 / 150 ml
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly
No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
NADAC price history (per mL) — tap or hover for the price & month
▼ Down 3% over the last 6 months.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.
⏳ Availability & generic status
🏛️
2019
On the market since
Aug 2019
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
7 years listed
🔒
·
No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.
🗺️ Medicaid utilization & spend
📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for 00904-6920-93, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q1 2025 – Q4 2025 · 4 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
2.6K
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
406.3K
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$189.9K
Avg / prescription
$71.89
Avg / unit
$0.4675
Latest quarter Q4 2025
681Rx
Medicaid pays / mL
$0.4675
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / mL
$0.4615
acquisition cost
=
Spread
+$0.0060
+1% vs cost
What Medicaid paid per mL (before rebates; includes the pharmacy’s dispensing fee) compared with NADAC — the average price pharmacies pay to buy the drug. A positive spread means Medicaid reimbursed more than the purchase price, before manufacturer rebates.
Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ
52% FFS48% MCO
Fee-for-service · 1,386 Rx Managed care · 1,256 Rx
State Medicaid map
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
12.01,504
gray = no data reported ⓘ
Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.
Tap or hover a state
…for its Medicaid breakdown
Prescriptions—
Units—
Reimbursed—
🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
1Minnesota1,504 /100k
2Nebraska984 /100k
3Michigan414 /100k
4Ohio334 /100k
5New York277 /100k
6Massachusetts261 /100k
7Texas227 /100k
8South Carolina208 /100k
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
Package NDC
Description
Marketing start
Status
00904-6920-93 You're viewing this
30 TUBE in 1 JAR (0904-6920-93) / 5 mL in 1 TUBE
2019-08-26
Active
📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
Uses For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). This product generally produces a bowel movement in 2 to 15 minutes.
⏱️Dosage and Administration173 words▾
Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older (with adult supervision) one to three units daily. Children under 12 years of age, consult a doctor prior to use. Twist off and remove tip.
Lubricate tip prior to insertion: Place a few drops of the tube's liquid content on the shaft prior to insertion. Also apply liquid content or lubricant to the anus before inserting the mini-enema. Positioning: For best results, lay on the left side with knees bent.
Insert slowley into rectum, up to shoulder of tube. Alternate Positions: Administer while seated on the toilet. Or, kneel, then lower head and chest forward until side of face is resting on the surface.
With steady pressure, gently insert the tube into the rectum with care to prevent damage to the rectal wall. Squeeze to empty the contents. Keep the tube squeezed until it is removed from the rectum.
After the contents have been emptied, remove the disposable tube and discard. A small amount of liquid may remain in the unit after use.
⚠️Warnings25 words▾
Warnings For rectal use only. Drug Interaction Precaution: Do not take this product if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor.
🧪Active Ingredient11 words▾
Drug Facts Active Ingredient (per delivered-dose) Docusate Sodium USP 283 mg
🧪Inactive Ingredients7 words▾
Inactive Ingredients Glycerin USP and Polyethylene Glycol
🎯Purpose4 words▾
Purpose Stool Softener Laxative
No label section mentions that — try another word, or open the full label on DailyMed below.
Glossary — plain-language definitions of medical terms used in this label:
Active ingredient: The part of a medicine that produces its intended effect on the body.
constipation: Having bowel movements less often than usual, or passing stools that are hard, dry, and difficult to move.
Drug Facts: The standardized information panel on over-the-counter medicines that lists ingredients, uses, warnings, and directions.
Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.
Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published
NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.
