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CVS Pharmacy Saline Laxative 7 g/118mL; 19 g/118mL Enema — NDC 59779-0959-11 package photo
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CVS Pharmacy Saline Laxative 7 g/118mL; 19 g/118mL Enema — NDC 59779-959-11 (Billing 59779-0959-11)

by CVS Pharmacy · 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 133 mL in 1 BOTTLE

This is a package of CVS Pharmacy Saline Laxative 7 g/118mL; 19 g/118mL Enema from CVS Pharmacy, marketed since Mar 2013 and currently FDA-listed. It is the main listing for this product, which comes in 6 package sizes.

NDC 59779-0959-11
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 59779-959-11 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains133 mL in 1 bottle Pack sizes6 compare ↓
Main listing for product 59779-959 · Also comes in: 230 mL 59779-959-37 2 bottles 59779-959-35 3 bottles 59779-959-36 6 bottles 59779-959-20 10 bottles 59779-959-39
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) 59779-959-11
Product NDC 59779-959
11-digit billing NDC 59779095911
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 283100
UNII GR686LBA74, 3980JIH2SW
Application # M007
SPL Set ID edd58c52-18de-4ec4-aec3-44f3e17607a7
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2013-03-08
Route RECTAL
Dosage form ENEMA
Substance SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, UNSPECIFIED FORM; SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC, UNSPECIFIED FORM

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 46109902125100
GPI class CVS Enema Ready-to-Use
GCN Seq No 003029
GCN 66559
HICL code 001330
Ingredient (HICL) Sodium Phosphate,Mono-Dibasic
HIC1 code Q
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Ear/Eye/Nose/Rectum/Topical/Vagina/Other
HIC2 code Q3
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Anal-Rectal Preparations
HIC3 code Q3S
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Laxatives, Local/Rectal
AHFS code 56:12.00.00
AHFS class Cathartics And Laxatives
FDB label name CVS ENEMA READY TO USE
FDB brand name Enema
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 003029
  • GCN: 66559
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 46109902125100
  • HICL (First Databank): 001330
  • AHFS class code: 56:12.00.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 283100
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 59779-959-11 — a 5-3-2 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 product segment → 59779-0959-11. 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

Label name CVS ENEMA READY TO USE Ingredient Sodium Phosphate,Mono-Dibasic
🧪 What is this product?

This is an over-the-counter rectal enema containing sodium phosphate salts (both dibasic and monobasic forms). These phosphate salts are commonly used as osmotic laxatives, meaning they draw water into the intestines to soften stool and promote bowel movement. The enema form delivers the medication directly to the lower colon and rectum. This product is marketed under FDA's monograph rules for OTC laxative enemas.

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
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.
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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: 230 mL 2 bottles 3 bottles 6 bottles 10 bottles
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
59779-0959-11 You're viewing this Main listing 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 133 mL in 1 BOTTLE 2013-03-08 — Active
59779-0959-20 59779-959-20 6 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 133 mL in 1 BOTTLE 2013-03-08 — Active
59779-0959-35 59779-959-35 2 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 133 mL in 1 BOTTLE 2013-03-08 — Active
59779-0959-36 59779-959-36 3 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 133 mL in 1 BOTTLE 2013-03-08 — Discontinued by firm
59779-0959-37 59779-959-37 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 230 mL in 1 BOTTLE 2013-03-08 — Discontinued by firm
59779-0959-39 59779-959-39 10 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 133 mL in 1 BOTTLE 2013-03-08 — Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package is listed by the FDA — 1 bottle in 1 carton / 133 ml in 1 bottle.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of CVS Pharmacy Saline Laxative 7 g/118mL; 19 g/118mL Enema?
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
Sunmark Saline Single Laxative 7 g/118mL; 19 g/118mL 49348-0186-14 Strategic 2 bottles $0.007 — FDA listed —
Saline Laxative 7 g/133mL; 19 g/133mL 00904-6320-78 Major 133 ml $0.007 — Availability likely —
Foster and Thrive Ready to Use Saline Laxative 7 g/118mL; 19 g/118mL 70677-1089-01 McKesson 1 bottle $0.007 — Availability likely —
Quality Choice Laxative 7 g/118mL; 19 g/118mL 83324-0292-45 Chain 1 bottle $0.007 — Availability likely —
Quality Choice Laxative 7 g/118mL; 19 g/118mL 83324-0293-90 Chain 2 bottles $0.007 — Availability likely —
HealthMart Saline Single Laxative 7 g/118mL; 19 g/118mL 62011-0271-01 Strategic 1 bottle $0.008 — FDA listed —
Leader Ready to Use Saline Laxative 7 g/118mL; 19 g/118mL 70000-0108-01 Cardinal 1 bottle $0.008 — FDA listed —
Fleet 7 g/118mL; 19 g/118mL 00132-0201-40 C.B. 133 ml $0.010 — Availability likely —
Pedia-Lax 3.5 g/66mL; 9.5 g/66mL 00132-0202-20 C.B. 66 ml $0.020 — Availability likely —
Saline Laxative 7 g/118mL; 19 g/118mL 00363-0005-37 Walgreen 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Equate Ready-to-Use Enema Laxative 7 g/118mL; 19 g/118mL 49035-0002-24 WalMart 6 bottles — — FDA listed —
Pure and Gentle Laxative 7 g/118mL; 19 g/118mL 53329-0014-11 Medline 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Freds Saline Twin Pack Laxative 7 g/133mL; 19 g/133mL 55315-0301-01 FRED'S 2 bottles — — FDA listed —
Rexall Ready to use 4pk LAXATIVE 7 g/118mL; 19 g/118mL 55910-0999-06 Dolgencorp, 4 bottles — — FDA listed —
CVS Pharmacy 7 g/118mL; 19 g/118mLthis 59779-0959-11 CVS 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
NATUREPLEX Enema 19 g/133mL; 7 g/133mL 67234-0020-01 Natureplex, 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Saline Enema 7 g/118mL; 19 g/118mL 67777-0402-02 Dynarex 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Reflief Saline Laxative Pediatric Ready To Use 3.5 g/59mL; 9.5 g/59mL 69626-0085-07 Leosons 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Quality Choice Single Saline Laxative 7 g/118mL; 19 g/118mL 71443-0001-06 Alcyon 6 bottles — — FDA listed —
Pro-Enema Single Saline Laxative 7 g/118mL; 19 g/118mL 71451-0001-01 Propharma 1 bottle — — 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

🏛️
2013
On the market since
Mar 2013
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
13 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.

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

  • UNII F5UM2KM3W7
    Benzalkonium chloride is a chemical compound that works as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in medications. It prevents bacterial and fungal growth in liquid formulations to keep the product safe during storage and use.
  • UNII 7FLD91C86K
    Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statesbenzalkonium chloride, disodium EDTA, purified 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.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerCVS Pharmacy
FDA applicationM007 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code59779
First marketedMar 2013
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio550 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 📦 Storage and Handling 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 Do Not Use 📄 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 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 15 words ▾

Use relieves occasional constipation this product generally produces bowel movement in 1 to 5 minutes

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 67 words ▾

Directions (or as directed by a doctor) Single daily dosage (per 24 hours) Do not use if taking another sodium phosphate product. Do not use more unless directed by a doctor. See Warnings . Adults and children 12 years of age and older 1 bottle once daily Children 2 to under 12 years of age Use Pediatric Enema Children under 2 years of age DO NOT USE

⚠️ Warnings 214 words ▾

Warnings For rectal use only. Dosage warning Using more than one enema in 24 hours can be harmful. Do not use on children under 2 years of age Ask a doctor before use if you have already used a laxative for more than 3 days have kidney disease, have heart problems, or are dehydrated are 55 years of age or older have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting have a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug.

Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. When using this product do not use more than directed.

Serious side effects may occur from excess dosage do not use for more than 3 days, without asking a doctor Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding you have no bowel movement within 30 minutes of enema use you have symptoms of dehydration (thirstiness, dizziness, vomiting, urinating less often than normal) These symptoms may indicate a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away: 800-222-1222.

📦 Storage and Handling 43 words ▾

Other information each 118 ml contains 4.3 g sodium store at 15 to 30°C (59 to 86°F) additional liquids by mouth are recommended while using this product Tamper Evident: DO NOT USE IF TOP OR BOTTOM FLAP OF CARTON IS TORN OR MISSING.

🧪 Active Ingredient 22 words ▾

Active ingredients (in each 118mL delivered dose) Purpose Dibasic Sodium Phosphate 7 g Saline laxative Monobasic Sodium Phosphate 19 g Saline laxative

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 8 words ▾

Inactive ingredients benzalkonium chloride, disodium EDTA, purified water

🎯 Purpose 22 words ▾

Active ingredients (in each 118mL delivered dose) Purpose Dibasic Sodium Phosphate 7 g Saline laxative Monobasic Sodium Phosphate 19 g Saline laxative

📄 Do Not Use 10 words ▾

Do not use on children under 2 years of age

📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 51 words ▾

Ask a doctor before use if you have already used a laxative for more than 3 days have kidney disease, have heart problems, or are dehydrated are 55 years of age or older have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting have a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks

📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If 33 words ▾

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

📄 When Using This Product 30 words ▾

When using this product do not use more than directed. Serious side effects may occur from excess dosage do not use for more than 3 days, without asking a doctor

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 42 words ▾

Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding you have no bowel movement within 30 minutes of enema use you have symptoms of dehydration (thirstiness, dizziness, vomiting, urinating less often than normal) These symptoms may indicate a serious condition.

🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 10 words ▾

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 20 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away: 800-222-1222.

📄 Questions or Comments 4 words ▾

Questions or comments? 1-866-323-0107

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 48 words ▾

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 133 mL Bottle Carton CVS Health ® Compare to the active ingredients in Fleet ® Enema Saline* NDC 59779-959-11 Ready-to-Use Enema SALINE LAXATIVE Pre-mixed For relief of occasional constipation Lubricated tip

4.5 FL OZ (133 mL) Principal Display Panel - 133 mL Bottle Carton

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

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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 CVS Pharmacy. 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 5 other package presentations of this same product, including 1 bottle (59779-0959-37), 2 bottles (59779-0959-35), 3 bottles (59779-0959-36). 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?
CVS Pharmacy 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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