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MiraFAST soft chews Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg Bar, Chewable, 100 pouches — NDC 11523-0159-04 package photo

MiraFAST soft chews Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg Bar, Chewable, 100 pouches

by Bayer HealthCare LLC. · 100 POUCH in 1 CARTON (11523-0159-4) / 1 BAR, CHEWABLE in 1 POUCH
NDC 11523-0159-04
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 11523-0159-4 billing pads the package segment with a zero
This package
Contains100 pouches Pack sizes4 compare ↓
Also comes in: 30 pouches 11523-0159-01 50 pouches 11523-0159-03 60 pouches 11523-0159-02
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Sep 17, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 11523-0159-4
Product NDC 11523-0159
11-digit billing NDC 11523015904
RxCUI 2280709, 2705611
UNII NBZ3QY004S
UPC 0041100604583
Application # M007
SPL Set ID 2cee67dd-b71f-32b8-e063-6394a90ae864
Established class (EPC) Calculi Dissolution Agent; Osmotic Activity
Mechanism of action Magnesium Ion Exchange Activity
Physiologic effect Increased Large Intestinal Motility; Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption; Inhibition Small Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2025-02-17
Route ORAL
Dosage form BAR, CHEWABLE
Substance MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 11523-0159-4 — a 5-4-1 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 package segment → 11523-0159-04. 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 Magnesium compounds class.

Drug family (ATC) Magnesium compounds, Other urologicals
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.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerBayer HealthCare LLC.
FDA applicationM007 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code11523
First marketedFeb 2025
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio240 products on file
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

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It depends on the product you pick up. Most magnesium hydroxide products — like Dulcolax liquid, Colace Fast-Acting Saline Laxative, MiraFAST soft chews, and many Milk of Magnesia...
  • What is magnesium hydroxide actually used for?
  • Yes, a few things matter here. If you're taking a liquid or suspension, shake it well before every use. Whatever form you take, follow it with a full 8-ounce glass of water or anot...
  • How should I take it — does it matter when or how I drink it?
📖 Read our full Magnesium Hydroxide guide →
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Magnesium Hydroxide (OTC drug) may be associated with lower levels of 3 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

🧪 Full Magnesium Hydroxide (OTC drug) nutrient depletion report →
An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
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.

💊 What it looks like

Color red
ShapeRectangle
Size2 mm
ScoringNot scored
FlavorBerry
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

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.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII 9G5L16BK6N
    A thick, sweet liquid made from corn starch. It acts as a sweetener, thickener, and binder in medicines, helping create the right texture and taste while holding ingredients together.
  • UNII WZB9127XOA
    A synthetic red dye used to color medications and make them easier to identify. It serves as a colorant in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
  • 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 JY81OXM1OM
    A plant-based oil from coconut that has been chemically treated to solidify it. It acts as a binder and filler to help hold tablet ingredients together and give the pill its shape and firmness.
  • UNII 1DI56QDM62
    A natural fatty substance from soybeans that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together. It acts as an emulsifier and lubricant in medicines to improve texture and help the product break down properly in your body.
  • UNII C151H8M554
    A natural sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. It's used as a sweetener, filler, and binder to improve taste, add bulk, and help hold tablet or capsule ingredients together.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

7 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statescorn syrup, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, flavors, glycerin, hydrogenated coconut oil, soy lecithin, sucrose, water.

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 systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 30 pouches 50 pouches 60 pouches
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.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Walgreens Blueberry Raspberry Gentle Laxative 1200 mg 00363-1099-30 Walgreen 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Walgreens SmoothLAX Soft Chews 1200 mg 00363-9963-60 Walgreens 60 tablets — — FDA listed —
MiraFAST soft chews 1200 mgthis 11523-0159-04 Bayer 100 pouches — — FDA listed —
Dulcolax Soft Chews Watermelon 1200 mg 41167-0259-00 Chattem, 15 tablets — — FDA listed —
Dulcolax Soft Chews Mixed Berry 1200 mg 41167-0265-03 Chattem, 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
CVS Magnesium Hydroxide Laxative Chew 1200 mg 51316-0083-30 CVS 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Meijer Magnesium Hydroxide Laxative Soft Chew 1200 mg 79481-0094-01 Meijer 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Equate Gentle Laxative Soft chew 1200 mg 79903-0220-30 Walmart 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Equate Kids Gentle Laxative SC 1200 mg 79903-0252-15 Walmart 15 tablets — — FDA listed —
MiraFAST KIDS soft chews 1200 mg 11523-8296-01 Bayer 15 pouches — — FDA listed —
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

🏛️
2025
On the market since
Feb 2025
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
1 year listed
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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.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
11523-0159-01 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON (11523-0159-1) / 1 BAR, CHEWABLE in 1 POUCH 2025-02-17 Active
11523-0159-02 60 POUCH in 1 CARTON (11523-0159-2) / 1 BAR, CHEWABLE in 1 POUCH 2025-02-17 Active
11523-0159-03 50 POUCH in 1 CARTON (11523-0159-3) / 1 BAR, CHEWABLE in 1 POUCH 2026-02-02 Active
11523-0159-04 You're viewing this 100 POUCH in 1 CARTON (11523-0159-4) / 1 BAR, CHEWABLE in 1 POUCH 2026-02-02 Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 11523-0159-04?
NDC 11523-0159-04 contains 100 pouches — 100 pouch in 1 carton / 1 bar, chewable in 1 pouch.
What is the difference between NDC 11523-0159-04 and NDC 11523-0159-01?
Both are MiraFAST soft chews Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg Bar, Chewable — the drug itself is identical. NDC 11523-0159-04 is the 100 pouches package, while NDC 11523-0159-01 is the 30 pouches package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of MiraFAST soft chews Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg Bar, Chewable?
Bill NDC 11523-0159-04 — the 11-digit billing format is 11523015904. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 11523-0159-4, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 11523-0159-04, written without dashes as 11523015904. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 11523-0159-04, the first segment (11523) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Bayer HealthCare LLC.; the middle segment (0159) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (04) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Bayer HealthCare LLC.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 3 other package presentations of this same product, including 30 pouches (11523-0159-01), 50 pouches (11523-0159-03), 60 pouches (11523-0159-02). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Bayer HealthCare LLC. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 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.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 16 words ▾

Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity). This product usually produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 86 words ▾

Directions drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose. dose may be taken as a single daily dose, in divided doses, or as directed by a doctor. do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period adults and children 12 years of age and over 2 to 4 chews children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 to 2 chews children 4 to 6 years of age 1 chew children under 4 years of age ask a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 136 words ▾

Warnings Do not use Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease a magnesium-restricted diet stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. This product may interact with certain prescription drugs. Stop use and ask a doctor Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product.

These could be signs of a serious condition. you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week

🧪 Active Ingredient 9 words ▾

Active ingredients (in each tablet) Magnesium hydroxide USP 1200mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 19 words ▾

Inactive ingredients corn syrup, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, flavors, glycerin, hydrogenated coconut oil, soy lecithin, sucrose, water.

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Saline laxative

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 11523-0158-02 · Bayer 11523-0163-01 · Bayer →
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.