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SAMS WEST Psyllium Husk .52 g Capsule, 400-count — NDC 68196-119-40 (Billing 68196-0119-40)

by SAM'S WEST INC · 400 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE

This is a package of 400 capsules of SAMS WEST Psyllium Husk .52 g Capsule from SAM'S WEST INC, marketed since May 2019 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 68196-0119-40
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 68196-119-40 billing pads the product 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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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 68196-119-40 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
68196 labeler · 119 product · 40 package
Package marketed since
May 21, 2019
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 6819611940 2
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 68196-119-40
Product NDC 68196-119
11-digit billing NDC 68196011940
RxCUI 581417
UNII 0SHO53407G
Application # M007
SPL Set ID 2aaf5d99-6d28-4fa6-b3c5-52dcfc94dac0
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2019-05-21
Route ORAL
Dosage form CAPSULE
Substance PSYLLIUM HUSK
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 581417
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 68196-119-40 — 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 → 68196-0119-40. 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

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Psyllium, a bulk-forming laxative, is used to treat constipation. It absorbs liquid in the intestines, swells, and forms a bulky stool, which is easy to pass. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Psyllium is used to relieve occasional constipation — meaning when you're having trouble going to the bathroom but it's not a long-term or ongoing problem. It comes in powder and c...
  • These products are labeled for occasional constipation, and most can be taken up to 3 times a day. If you still haven't had relief after 7 days of use, that's your signal to stop a...
  • This is really important — psyllium absorbs liquid and swells up to work as a fiber laxative. If you don't take it with a full 8-ounce glass of liquid, it can swell in your throat...
  • Why do I have to drink so much water with it?
📖 Read our full Psyllium guide →

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.
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.
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
68196-0119-40 You're viewing this Main listing 400 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE 2019-05-21 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Target Fiber Laxative .52 g 11673-0509-87 TARGET 160 capsules — — FDA listed —
meijer fiber laxative .52 g 41250-0230-32 MEIJER 320 capsules — — FDA listed —
meijer fiber laxative .52 g 41250-0610-16 MEIJER 160 capsules — — FDA listed —
Publix .52 g 41415-0119-60 PUBLIX 160 capsules — — FDA listed —
Careone .52 g 41520-0907-60 FOODHOLD 160 capsules — — FDA listed —
Quality Choice Fiber Laxative .52 g 63868-0348-01 QUALITY 160 capsules — — FDA listed —
Best Choice Fiber Laxative .52 g 63941-0119-10 BEST 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Premier Value Fiber .52 g 68016-0649-00 Chain 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
fiber laxative .52 g 68163-0119-25 Raritan 25 capsules — — FDA listed —
Sams West .52 gthis 68196-0119-40 SAM'S 400 capsules — — 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

🏛️
2019
On the market since
May 2019
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
7 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 brown
ShapeCapsule
ImprintRP119
Size21 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.

🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Psyllium 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 T9D99G2B1R
    Caramel is a brown coloring substance made by heating sugar. It's added to medicines to give them color and sometimes a slight sweet taste without affecting how the drug works.
  • UNII 2G86QN327L
    Gelatin is a protein derived from animal collagen, commonly used in medicines as a gelling agent and capsule material. It helps create soft or hard capsule shells that hold and release medication, and can also thicken liquid formulations.
  • UNII 6OZP39ZG8H
    Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in medications and improves how the product disperses in the body.

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

The official label also statescaramel color, edible ink, gelatin, polysorbate 80

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

LabelerSAM'S WEST INC
FDA applicationM007 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code68196
First marketedMay 2019
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio58 products on file

More NDCs from SAM'S WEST INC labeler code 68196

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 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 9 words ▾

Uses effective in treating occasional constipation and restoring regularity

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 130 words ▾

Directions Take this product with at least 8 ounces (a full glass) of water or other fluid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. See choking warning.

Adults 12 years and older: 5 capsules with at least 8 oz. of liquid (swallow 1 capsule at a time) at the first sign of irregularity. Can be taken up to 3 times daily. Generally produces effect in 12-72 hours. children 12 years and under: Ask a doctor Laxatives, including bulk fibers, may affect how well other medicines work.

If you are taking a prescription medication by mouth, take this product at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after the prescribed medicine. As your body adjusts to increased fiber intake, you may experience changes in bowel habits or minor bloating.

⚠️ Warnings 140 words ▾

Warnings Choking Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cause choking. Do not take this product if you have difficulty in swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical attention.

Allergy alert This product may cause allergic reaction in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium. Ask a doctor before use if you have a sudden change in bowel habits persisting for 2 weeks abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting Stop use and ask a doctor if constipation lasts more than 7 days rectal bleeding occurs These may be signs of a serious condition. Keep out of reach of children In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.

📦 Storage and Handling 48 words ▾

Other information each capsule contains: potassium 5 mg capsules are sealed using a band around the middle store at room temperature tightly closed to protect from humidity contains a 100% natural, therapeutic fiber tamper evident: do not use if printed inner seal under cap is broken or missing

🧪 Active Ingredient 10 words ▾

Active ingredient (in each capsule) Psyllium husk approximately 0.52 g

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 13 words ▾

Inactive ingredients caramel color, edible ink, gelatin, polysorbate 80 Questions or comments? 1-866-467-2748

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Fiber Laxative

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 23 words ▾

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

📄 Questions or Comments 4 words ▾

Questions or comments? 1-866-467-2748

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 186 words ▾

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 400 Capsules NDC 68196-119-40 Member’s Mark ® QUALITY GUARANTEED Compare to the Metamucil ® MultiHealth Capsules ® active ingredient* 100% natural psyllium fiber Fiber capsules Fiber supplement laxative for regularity Helps maintain blood sugar levels as part of your diet** Helps lower cholesterol to promote heart health †† Promotes digestive health** GLUTEN FREE 400 CAPSULES LABORATORY TESTED QUALITY ASSURED †† See back for information about soluble fiber and heart disease **THESE STAEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY FOOD AND DRUG ADMINSTRATION, THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTEDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE GLUTEN FREE (If you have specific dietary needs, you should dietary needs; you should consult your doctor before consuming this product.

This product has a low glycemic index, a measure of the effect of dietary carbohydrates on blood sugar levels.) DISTRIBUTED BY: SAM’S WEST, INC. BENTONVILLE, AR 72716 For comments or suggestions, call us toll-free at 1-866-467-2748 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST Mon-Fri *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Procter & Gamble, the distributor of Metamucil ® Capsules.

Member's Mar Fiber Capsules 400 counts

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

Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for SAMS WEST (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Pain236
Hypertension222
Headache220
Constipation212
Intentional Product Misuse204
Hyperhidrosis187
Joint Swelling187

Reporter sex

1,030 reports

Serious outcomes

Death168
Life-threatening114
Disabling98
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 176 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
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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 SAM'S WEST INC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
SAM'S WEST INC 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.