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NDC 59779-0327-56 Gentle Laxative 5 mg/1 Details
Gentle Laxative 5 mg/1
Gentle Laxative is a ORAL TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in the HUMAN OTC DRUG category. It is labeled and distributed by CVS Pharmacy. The primary component is BISACODYL.
MedlinePlus Drug Summary
Bisacodyl is used on a short-term basis to treat constipation. It also is used to empty the bowels before surgery and certain medical procedures. Bisacodyl is in a class of medications called stimulant laxatives. It works by increasing activity of the intestines to cause a bowel movement.
Related Packages: 59779-0327-56Last Updated: 12/01/2022
MedLinePlus Full Drug Details: Bisacodyl
Product Information
| NDC | 59779-0327 |
|---|---|
| Product ID | 59779-327_f3a35d99-8dbf-47aa-9be4-84e4e22b6675 |
| Associated GPIs | |
| GCN Sequence Number | n/a |
| GCN Sequence Number Description | n/a |
| HIC3 | n/a |
| HIC3 Description | n/a |
| GCN | n/a |
| HICL Sequence Number | n/a |
| HICL Sequence Number Description | n/a |
| Brand/Generic | n/a |
| Proprietary Name | Gentle Laxative |
| Proprietary Name Suffix | n/a |
| Non-Proprietary Name | Bisacodyl |
| Product Type | HUMAN OTC DRUG |
| Dosage Form | TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Active Ingredient Strength | 5 |
| Active Ingredient Units | mg/1 |
| Substance Name | BISACODYL |
| Labeler Name | CVS Pharmacy |
| Pharmaceutical Class | Increased Large Intestinal Motility [PE], Stimulant Laxative [EPC], Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion [PE] |
| DEA Schedule | n/a |
| Marketing Category | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| Application Number | 505G(a)(3) |
| Listing Certified Through | 2024-12-31 |
Package
NDC 59779-0327-56 (59779032756)
| NDC Package Code | 59779-327-56 |
|---|---|
| Billing NDC | 59779032756 |
| Package | 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (59779-327-56) / 25 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK |
| Marketing Start Date | 2002-03-25 |
| NDC Exclude Flag | N |
| Pricing Information | N/A |