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Chocolated Laxative Regular Strength Sennosides Stimulant Laxative, Best Choice 15 mg Tablet, Chewable — NDC 63941-0980-24 package photo

Chocolated Laxative Regular Strength Sennosides Stimulant Laxative, Best Choice 15 mg Tablet, Chewable

by Valu Merchandisers Company · 2 POUCH in 1 CARTON (63941-980-24) / 12 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 POUCH
NDC 63941-0980-24
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 63941-980-24 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced 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

FDA NDC (as labeled) 63941-980-24
Product NDC 63941-980
11-digit billing NDC 63941098024
RxCUI 251020
UNII 3FYP5M0IJX
UPC 0070038650188
Application # M007
SPL Set ID 4b7cab4b-a610-4fb9-ac31-011975f1b29c
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2021-02-24
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET, CHEWABLE
Substance SENNOSIDES
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 63941-980-24 — 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 → 63941-0980-24. 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 Contact laxatives class.

Drug family (ATC) Contact laxatives
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

LabelerValu Merchandisers Company
FDA applicationM007 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code63941
First marketedFeb 2021
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio111 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

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Senna is used on a short-term basis to treat constipation. It also is used to empty the bowels before surgery and certain medical procedures. Senna is in a class of medications called stimulant laxatives. It works by increasing activity of the intestines to cause a bowel movement.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Senna typically produces a bowel movement within 6 to 12 hours. That's why most people take it at bedtime — so it can do its job overnight and you get results in the morning. If no...
  • How long does it take for senna to work?
  • Senna is designed for short-term, occasional use. You should not use it for more than 1 week unless your doctor specifically tells you it's okay. Using laxatives too often or for t...
  • Laxatives like senna can affect how your body absorbs other medications. To be safe, take senna at least 2 hours before or after any other drugs you use. It's always a good idea to...
📖 Read our full Senna guide →
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Nutrient depletion considerations

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

🧪 Full Sennosides (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 brown
ShapeRectangle
ImprintCL
Size9 mm
ScoringNot scored
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 D9108TZ9KG
    Cocoa is a natural powder made from roasted cacao beans. It's used as a flavoring and coloring agent to make medicines taste better and appear brown.
  • UNII DI0ZRJ0MXN
    A natural plant material from cotton plants, used as a filler and absorbent in medications to add bulk and help distribute active ingredients evenly throughout the product.
  • 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 B0S90M0233
    Palm kernel oil is a natural fat extracted from palm seeds. It's used in medicines as a lubricant and binder to help tablets hold together and flow smoothly during manufacturing.
  • UNII 451W47IQ8X
    Sodium chloride is common table salt. It's used in medicines as a buffer to maintain proper pH, as a filler to add bulk, or to adjust the osmotic balance in liquid formulations.
  • 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 Q74T35078H
    Vanilla is a flavoring ingredient extracted from vanilla orchid beans. It's added to medicines to improve taste and make them more pleasant to take, especially for children or patients who need liquid formulations.
  • UNII 8617Z5FMF6
    Whey is a milk-derived protein and carbohydrate byproduct. It functions as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and add bulk to the formulation.

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

The official label also statescocoa powder, hydrogenated vegetable oils (palm, palm kernel), salt, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), sugar, vanilla, and whey powder (milk)

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.
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
Chocolated Laxative 15 mg 63868-0266-24 C.D.M.A., 12 tablets $0.099 — FDA listed —
Leader Regular Strength Chocolate Laxative sennosides 15 mg 70000-0477-01 CARDINAL 24 tablets $0.106 — Availability likely —
Ex-Lax Regular Strength Chocolated Stimulant Laxative 15 mg 00067-8140-01 Haleon 12 tablets — — FDA listed —
Chocolated Laxative 15 mg 00363-5000-24 Walgreens 12 tablets — — FDA listed —
Chocolated Laxative Regular Strength Sennosides Stimulant Laxative TopCare health 15 mg 36800-0994-01 Topco 12 tablets — — FDA listed —
Chocolate Laxative Regular strength, Sennosides Stimulant Laxative, equate 15 mg 49035-0349-24 Wal-Mart 12 tablets — — FDA listed —
Chocolated Laxative Regular Strength Sennosides Stimulant Laxative, DG health 15 mg 55910-0365-12 Dolgencorp 12 tablets — — FDA listed —
Chocolated Laxative Regular Strength Sennosides Stimulant Laxative, Best Choice 15 mgthis 63941-0980-24 Valu 12 tablets — — FDA listed —
Sennosides 15 mg 79481-0860-01 Meijer, 24 tablets — — FDA listed —
Equaline Regular Strength Chocolated Stimulant Laxative 15 mg 83455-0300-24 United 24 tablets — — 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

🏛️
2021
On the market since
Feb 2021
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
5 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.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
63941-0980-24 You're viewing this 2 POUCH in 1 CARTON (63941-980-24) / 12 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 POUCH 2021-02-24 Active

🧭 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 63941-980-24, 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: 63941-0980-24, written without dashes as 63941098024. 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 63941-0980-24, the first segment (63941) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Valu Merchandisers Company; the middle segment (0980) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (24) 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 Valu Merchandisers Company. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Valu Merchandisers Company 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 14 words ▾

Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 43 words ▾

Directions adults and children 12 years of age and older chew 2 chocolated pieces once or twice daily children 6 to under 12 years of age chew 1 chocolated piece once or twice daily children under 6 years of age ask a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 150 words ▾

Warnings Do not use laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs.

When using this product do not use for a period longer than 1 week Stop use and ask a doctor if rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement occur after use of a laxative. These may be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breastfeeding, 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 13 words ▾

Active ingredient (in each piece of 12 piece block) Sennosides, USP, 15 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 21 words ▾

Inactive ingredients cocoa powder, hydrogenated vegetable oils (palm, palm kernel), salt, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), sugar, vanilla, and whey powder (milk)

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Stimulant laxative

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 63941-0971-03 · Best 63941-0981-07 · Valu →
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.