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Oil 1 mg/mL Oil — NDC 17856-1831-5 (Billing 17856-1831-05)

by Atlantic Biologicals Corp. · 50 CUP, UNIT-DOSE in 1 CASE / 30 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE

This is a package of Oil 1 mg/mL Oil from Atlantic Biologicals Corp., marketed since Jul 1989 and currently FDA-listed. It is the main listing for this product, which comes in 2 package sizes.

NDC 17856-1831-05
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 17856-1831-5 billing pads the package segment with a zero
This package
Contains30 mL in 1 cup, unit-dose Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Main listing for product 17856-1831 · Also comes in: 48 cups 17856-1831-8
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 8, 2026 · this listing last changed Sep 10, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 17856-1831-5 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
17856 labeler · 1831 product · 5 package
Package marketed since
Sep 2, 2026
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2027
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 1785618315 4
FDA record last changed
Sep 10, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 17856-1831-5
Product NDC 17856-1831
11-digit billing NDC 17856183105
UNII T5L8T28FGP
Application # M007
SPL Set ID 5a82197b-281d-76c0-e063-6294a90a5746
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 1989-07-15
Route ORAL
Dosage form OIL
Substance MINERAL OIL
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 17856-1831-5 — 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 → 17856-1831-05. 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.

Clinical

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Mostly for occasional constipation, by mouth or as an enema. Some enemas are also used for fecal impaction or to clear residue after a barium test. One topical product is used for...
  • Take it only at bedtime and not with meals. It usually works in about 6 to 8 hours. An enema usually works within 2 to 15 minutes.
  • Space it out. Take mineral oil 2 or more hours before or after other drugs, since laxatives may affect how they work. Tell me if you take a stool softener.
  • Not longer than 1 week. If constipation continues or your bowel habits suddenly change for 2 weeks, see your doctor.
📖 Read our full Mineral Oil guide →
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Mineral Oil may be associated with lower levels of 7 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

🧪 Full Mineral Oil 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.

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.
ℹ️
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: 48 cups
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.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
17856-1831-05 You're viewing this Main listing 50 CUP, UNIT-DOSE in 1 CASE / 30 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE 2026-09-02 — Active
17856-1831-08 17856-1831-8 48 CUP, UNIT-DOSE in 1 CASE / 30 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE 2026-09-02 — Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package is listed by the FDA — 50 cup, unit-dose in 1 case / 30 ml in 1 cup, unit-dose.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Oil 1 mg/mL Oil?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
oil 1 mg/mL 00869-0831-43 Vi-Jon, 473 ml — — FDA listed —
Oil 1 mg/mLthis 17856-1831-05 Atlantic 50 cups — — 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

🏛️
1989
On the market since
Jul 1989
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
37 years 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.

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.

🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Mineral Oil inactive ingredients by manufacturer: every current product's list side by side, so you can ask your pharmacy for the version that does not list it.

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

  • UNII R0ZB2556P8
    Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E derived from plant oils. It acts as an antioxidant in medicines to prevent oils and fats from breaking down and spoiling during storage.

1 inactive ingredient listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesmixed tocopherols (added as a stabilizer)

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.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerAtlantic Biologicals Corp.
FDA applicationM007 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code17856
First marketedJul 1989
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio109 products on file

More NDCs from Atlantic Biologicals Corp. labeler code 17856

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.

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 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If 📄 When Using This Product 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 16 words ▾

Use for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). Generally productes bowel movement in 6 to 8 hours.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 78 words ▾

Directions do not take with meals take only at bedtime may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses adults and children 12 years of age and over - 1 to 3 Tablespoons (15 to 45 mL) maximum 3 Tablespoons (45 mL) in 24 hours children 6 to 12 years of age - 1 to 3 teaspoons (15 mL) in 24 hours children under 6 years of age - do not use, consult a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 34 words ▾

Warnings Do not use if you have difficulty swallowing in children under 6 years of age if you are pregnant for a period of longer than 1 week if you are bedridden or aged

🤒 Adverse Reactions 10 words ▾

Adverse reaction Distributed by: Atlantic Biologicals Corp. Miami, FL 33179

🧪 Active Ingredient 5 words ▾

Active ingredients Mineral oil 99.9%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 8 words ▾

inactive ingredients mixed tocopherols (added as a stabilizer)

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Lubricant laxative

📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 28 words ▾

Ask a doctor before use if you have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If 39 words ▾

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a stool softener laxative taking any other drug. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

📄 When Using This Product 13 words ▾

When using this product do not take with meals. Take only at bedtime.

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 27 words ▾

Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use. These could be signs of serious condition

🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 8 words ▾

If breast-feeding ask a health professional before use.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 22 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 52 words ▾

principal display panel NDC 17856-1831-05 MINERAL OIL, U.S.P. LUBRICANT LAXATIVE For Relief of Occasional Constipation Odorless, Tasteless, Colorless *COMPARE TO ACTIVE INGREDIENT OF ROBERTS ® MINERAL OIL* NDC 17856-1831-08 MINERAL OIL, U.S.P. LUBRICANT LAXATIVE For Relief of Occasional Constipation Odorless, Tasteless, Colorless *COMPARE TO ACTIVE INGREDIENT OF ROBERTS ®MINERAL OIL* 5 8

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

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 form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
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 Atlantic Biologicals Corp.. 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 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 48 cups (17856-1831-08). 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?
Atlantic Biologicals Corp. 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.
← 17856-1458-01 · ATLANTIC 17856-1927-07 · Atlantic →
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.