Lip Medex Cherry petrolatum, camphor (synthetic), and menthol, unspecified form 57 g/100g; 1 g/100g; 1 g/100g Ointment — NDC 10157-1199-02 package photo

Lip Medex Cherry petrolatum, camphor (synthetic), and menthol, unspecified form 57 g/100g; 1 g/100g; 1 g/100g Ointment

by Blistex Inc. · 2 TUBE in 1 CARTON (10157-1199-2) / 10 g in 1 TUBE
NDC 10157-1199-02
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 10157-1199-2 billing pads the package segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Aug 27, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 10157-1199-2
Product NDC 10157-1199
11-digit billing NDC 10157119902
UNII 4T6H12BN9U, 5TJD82A1ET, L7T10EIP3A
UPC 0041388012681
Application # M017
SPL Set ID fa8b3fb1-08e5-4876-9c4a-6aa8c9f23af8
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2024-07-01
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form OINTMENT
Substance PETROLATUM; CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC); MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 10157-1199-2 — a 5-4-1 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 package segment → 10157-1199-02. 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.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerBlistex Inc.
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code10157
First marketedJul 2024
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio17 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 is this product?

Lip Medex Cherry is a topical ointment marketed as an over-the-counter monograph product. It contains petrolatum (a moisturizing emollient), camphor (synthetic), and menthol, which are commonly used in lip balms and rubs to provide a cooling or soothing sensation. These ingredients are typically found in products meant to temporarily relieve minor lip dryness and irritation.

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.

🧪 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 LKG8494WBH
    Benzyl alcohol is a clear liquid used as a preservative and solvent in medicines. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth and dissolves other ingredients to create uniform liquid formulations.
  • UNII D5340Y2I9G
    Castor oil is a natural plant-based oil used in medicines as a lubricant, laxative agent, and solvent. It helps medicine ingredients dissolve or flow smoothly and can aid bowel movement in formulations designed for that purpose.
  • UNII 512OYT1CRR
    Cocoa butter is a natural fat extracted from cocoa beans. It's used in medicines as a base for suppositories and as a lubricant to help pills dissolve smoothly.
  • UNII P7E6YFV72X
    Diisopropyl adipate is a clear, oily liquid derived from adipic acid. It acts as a plasticizer and solvent in medicines, helping soften coatings and improve how the drug dissolves or spreads in the body.
  • UNII 42ESM1DR47
    A synthetic liquid derived from glycerin that acts as a solvent and humectant in medicines. It helps dissolve active ingredients and keeps formulations moist and stable.
  • UNII 7EV65EAW6H
    Lanolin is a waxy substance derived from sheep's wool. It's used in medicines as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent to soften formulations and improve spreadability in topical products like creams and ointments.
  • UNII 2BF9E65L7I
    A chemical compound combining menthol with lactic acid. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent and to provide a cooling or soothing sensation on the skin or mouth.
  • UNII XOF597Q3KY
    A refined form of wax made from petroleum, microcrystalline wax is used in medicines as a coating agent, binder, and hardening ingredient. It helps give tablets and capsules their shape and protective outer layer.
  • UNII 4042ZC00DY
    A waxy ester derived from myristic acid, used as an emollient and lubricant in topical formulations. It helps soften skin contact, reduce friction during application, and improve the texture and spreadability of creams and ointments.
  • UNII FST467XS7D
    Saccharin is an artificial sweetener derived from benzoic sulfinilanide. It's added to medicines to improve taste and make them easier to take, especially in liquid or chewable formulations.
  • UNII 2ZA36H0S2V
    Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honeybees. In medicines, it works as a coating agent and thickener to control how fast the drug dissolves and improve the product's texture and appearance.

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

The official label also statesbeeswax, benzyl alcohol, diisopropyl adipate, flavors, lanolin, menthoxypropanediol, menthyl lactate, microcrystalline wax, myristyl myristate, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, saccharin, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter

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 DailyMedingredient 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 gPer 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
Lip Medex Cherry 57 g/100g; 1 g/100g; 1 g/100gthis 10157-1199-02 Blistex 2 tubes 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

🏛️
2024
On the market since
Jul 2024
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
2 years listed
🔒
·
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
10157-1199-02 You're viewing this 2 TUBE in 1 CARTON (10157-1199-2) / 10 g in 1 TUBE 2024-07-01 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 10157-1199-2, 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: 10157-1199-02, written without dashes as 10157119902. 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 10157-1199-02, the first segment (10157) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Blistex Inc.; the middle segment (1199) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (02) 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 Blistex Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Blistex 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.

📄 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 35 words

Uses for the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor lip irritation temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked lips helps protect lips from the drying effects of wind and cold weather

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 31 words

Directions adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 2 years of age: Consult a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 81 words

Warnings For external use only Do not use on deep or puncture wounds animal bites serious burns When using this product do not get into eyes do not apply over large areas of the body or bandage Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

🧪 Active Ingredient 18 words

Active ingredients Purpose Camphor 1.0% (w/w) External analgesic Menthol 1.0% (w/w) External analgesic Petrolatum 57% (w/w) Lip protectant

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 27 words

Inactive ingredients beeswax, benzyl alcohol, diisopropyl adipate, flavors, lanolin, menthoxypropanediol, menthyl lactate, microcrystalline wax, myristyl myristate, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, saccharin, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter

🎯 Purpose 18 words

Active ingredients Purpose Camphor 1.0% (w/w) External analgesic Menthol 1.0% (w/w) External analgesic Petrolatum 57% (w/w) Lip protectant

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