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NDC 70000-0538-01 Gentle Laxative 5 mg/1 Details
Gentle Laxative 5 mg/1
Gentle Laxative is a ORAL TABLET in the HUMAN OTC DRUG category. It is labeled and distributed by CARDINAL HEALTH. 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: 70000-0538-01Last Updated: 12/01/2022
MedLinePlus Full Drug Details: Bisacodyl
Product Information
| NDC | 70000-0538 |
|---|---|
| Product ID | 70000-0538_0bdcdd75-0629-bd6b-e063-6394a90a6d38 |
| Associated GPIs | 46200010000610 |
| GCN Sequence Number | 002947 |
| GCN Sequence Number Description | bisacodyl TABLET DR 5 MG ORAL |
| HIC3 | D6S |
| HIC3 Description | LAXATIVES AND CATHARTICS |
| GCN | 08762 |
| HICL Sequence Number | 001301 |
| HICL Sequence Number Description | BISACODYL |
| Brand/Generic | Generic |
| Proprietary Name | Gentle Laxative |
| Proprietary Name Suffix | n/a |
| Non-Proprietary Name | Bisacodyl |
| Product Type | HUMAN OTC DRUG |
| Dosage Form | TABLET |
| Route | ORAL |
| Active Ingredient Strength | 5 |
| Active Ingredient Units | mg/1 |
| Substance Name | BISACODYL |
| Labeler Name | CARDINAL HEALTH |
| 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 70000-0538-01 (70000053801)
| NDC Package Code | 70000-0538-1 |
|---|---|
| Billing NDC | 70000053801 |
| Package | 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (70000-0538-1) |
| Marketing Start Date | 2019-11-01 |
| NDC Exclude Flag | N |
| Pricing Information | |
| Price Per Unit | 0.03671 |
| Pricing Unit | EA |
| Effective Date | 2024-02-21 |
| NDC Description | GENTLE LAXATIVE EC 5 MG TABLET |
| Pharmacy Type Indicator | C/I |
| OTC | Y |
| Explanation Code | 1 |
| Classification for Rate Setting | G |
| As of Date | 2024-02-21 |
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