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Docusate Sodium 50 mg/5mL Liquid — NDC 55154-2346-5 (Billing 55154-2346-05)

by Cardinal Health 107, LLC · 5 CUP, UNIT-DOSE in 1 BAG / 10 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE

This is a package of Docusate Sodium 50 mg/5mL Liquid from Cardinal Health 107, LLC, marketed since Dec 2023 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 55154-2346-05
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 55154-2346-5 billing pads the package segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 55154-2346-5
Product NDC 55154-2346
11-digit billing NDC 55154234605
RxCUI 1245686
UNII F05Q2T2JA0
UPC 0055154234658
Application # M007
SPL Set ID ee14dfe2-405f-493a-a774-ce1b01d05dd4
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2023-12-26
Route ORAL
Dosage form LIQUID
Substance DOCUSATE SODIUM
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1245686
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 55154-2346-5 — 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 → 55154-2346-05. 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.

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.

Clinical

📖 About the active ingredient: Docusate Sodium MedlinePlus · NLM
General information about the ingredient itself — the description of this specific product follows below.

Stool softeners are used on a short-term basis to relieve constipation by people who should avoid straining during bowel movements because of heart conditions, hemorrhoids, and other problems. They work by softening stools to make them easier to pass.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
🧪 What is this product?

This is an over-the-counter liquid taken by mouth that contains docusate sodium, a stool softener. Docusate sodium is typically used to make bowel movements easier by increasing the amount of water the stool absorbs in the intestines. This product is marketed under FDA's monograph rules for over-the-counter laxatives and stool softeners, meaning it follows established safety and ingredient guidelines rather than being individually reviewed by the FDA.

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 mLPer 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.
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
55154-2346-05 You're viewing this Main listing 5 CUP, UNIT-DOSE in 1 BAG / 10 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE 2023-12-26 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Docusate Sodium Liquid 50 mg/5mL 54859-0813-16 LLORENS 473 ml $0.020 — Availability likely —
Docusate Sodium Liquid 50 mg/5mL 00536-1304-85 RUGBY 473 ml $0.020 — Availability likely —
Docusate Sodium 50 mg/5mL 00121-0935-16 PAI 473 ml $0.021 — Discontinued —
Docusate Sodium 100 mg/10mL 00121-1870-00 PAI 10 cups — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 100 mg/10mL 00904-7279-72 Major 10 cups — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 50 mg/5mLthis 55154-2346-05 Cardinal 5 cups — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 100 mg/10mL 60687-0878-56 American 10 cups — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium Liquid 50 mg/5mL 73564-0813-16 Aldama 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
GeriCare Docusate Sodium Liquid 50 mg/5mL 57896-0423-16 GERI-CARE 473 ml — — FDA listed —
GeriCare Docusate Sodium Liquid 50 mg/5mL 57896-0413-16 GERI-CARE 473 ml — — FDA listed —
CVS Stool Softener Fruit Punch 50 mg/5mL 69842-0714-08 CVS 237 ml — — FDA listed —
Walgreens Stool Softener Fruit Punch 50 mg/5mL 00363-7140-08 WALGREENS 237 ml — — FDA listed —
Docusate Sodium 50 mg/5mL 48433-0220-10 Safecor 10 ml — — FDA listed —
Kroger Stool Softener Fruit Punch 50 mg/5mL 41226-0714-08 KROGER 237 ml — — 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

🏛️
2023
On the market since
Dec 2023
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
3 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.

What it looks like

Color pink
FlavorCherry
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 XF417D3PSL
    Anhydrous citric acid is a sour, crystalline powder derived from citric acid with water removed. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to control pH, adds tartness to improve taste, and helps tablets disintegrate.
  • UNII 9DBA0SBB0L
    A synthetic red dye derived from coal tar used as a colorant in medicines and cosmetics. It gives tablets, capsules, and liquids their red or pink appearance for identification and visual appeal.
  • 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 A2I8C7HI9T
    Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
  • UNII 3WJQ0SDW1A
    Polyethylene glycol is a synthetic liquid or solid polymer used in medicines as a solvent, lubricant, and humectant. It helps dissolve active ingredients, reduces friction during manufacturing, and retains moisture in the final product.
  • UNII 6DC9Q167V3
    Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
  • UNII Z8IX2SC1OH
    Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
  • UNII SB8ZUX40TY
    Saccharin sodium is an artificial sweetener made from saccharin salt. It's added to medicines to improve taste, especially in liquid formulations for children or bitter drugs.
  • UNII 1Q73Q2JULR
    Sodium citrate is a salt derived from citric acid. It works as a buffer to maintain the medicine's pH level and may also help improve taste or act as a preservative in the formulation.
  • UNII 8KW3E207O2
    A liquid sweetener made from sorbitol, a sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It sweetens the medicine and also acts as a humectant to help retain moisture and improve texture in liquid formulations.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statesartificial cherry vanilla flavoring, citric acid anhydrous, D&C Red No. 33, glycerin, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate, and sorbitol

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

LabelerCardinal Health 107, LLC
FDA applicationM007 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code55154
First marketedDec 2023
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio477 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.

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 📄 Do Not Use 📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 16 words ▾

Uses • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 77 words ▾

Directions • Dose once daily • take with 6 to 8 oz of milk, juice or infant formula to mask the bitter taste. adults and children 12 years and older 5 to 20 mL (1 to 4 teaspoonfuls) children 6 to under 12 years of age 5 to 10 mL (1 to 2 teaspoonfuls) children 3 to under 6 years of age 2.5 to 5 mL (1/2 to 1 teaspoonful) children under 3 years ask a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 128 words ▾

Warnings Do not use • if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have • stomach pain • nausea • vomiting • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition. • you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than 1 week • rash occurs If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

🧪 Active Ingredient 10 words ▾

Active Ingredient (in each 5 mL) Docusate sodium 100 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 28 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients: artificial cherry vanilla flavoring, citric acid anhydrous, D&C Red No. 33, glycerin, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate, and sorbitol

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Stool softener

📄 Do Not Use 19 words ▾

Do not use • if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor

📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 28 words ▾

Ask a doctor before use if you have • stomach pain • nausea • vomiting • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 59 words ▾

Stop use and ask a doctor if • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition. • you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than 1 week • rash occurs If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 21 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📄 Questions or Comments 5 words ▾

Questions or comments? Call 1-800-845-8210

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 18 words ▾

Principal Display Panel NDC 55154-2346-5 DOCUSATE SODIUM LIQUID 100 MG / 10 mL 5 CUPS 100mg/10mL bag label

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
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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 Cardinal Health 107, LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Cardinal Health 107, 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.
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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.