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Menthol Cough Drop 5.4 mg Lozenge, 30-count — NDC 21130-265-30 (Billing 21130-0265-30)
by Safeway Inc. · 30 LOZENGE in 1 BAG
This is a package of 30 lozenges of Menthol Cough Drop 5.4 mg Lozenge from Safeway Inc., marketed since May 2014 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.
NDC 21130-0265-30
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
21130-265-30
billing pads the product segment with a zero
🗂️ 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
📋 All sources & update times →
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Other active recalls for Menthol (different manufacturers) — 1 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Mar 20, 2026 — This recall is being initiated following FDA's recommendation based on certain observations noted during an August 15, 2025, inspection of the manufacturing facility that may bear on product quality. (Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.) · FDA recall D-0458-2026
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
FDA NDC (as labeled)
21130-265-30
Product NDC
21130-265
11-digit billing NDC
21130026530
RxCUI
485287
UNII
L7T10EIP3A
Application #
M012
SPL Set ID
4a4f7f82-1b6c-7082-e054-00144ff88e88
DEA schedule
Non-controlled
Marketing category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status
On market
FDA listing status
Listed (active directory)
Marketing start
2014-05-22
Route
ORAL
Dosage form
LOZENGE
Substance
MENTHOL
Quick answers
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 485287
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 21130-265-30 — 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 → 21130-0265-30. 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.
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
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- No. Don't use menthol products with a heating pad, and avoid local heat or direct sunlight on the area. Rare cases of serious burns have been reported.
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
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.
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
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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 system | Per each | Per 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.
- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21130-0265-30 You're viewing this Main listing | 30 LOZENGE in 1 BAG | 2014-05-22 | — | Active |
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cough Drops Menthol 5.4 mg 70000-0638-01 | Cardinal | 30 pastilles | $0.034 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Menthol Cough Drop 5.4 mg 00363-1070-30 | Walgreens | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Walgreens Menthol Cough Drops 5.4 mg 00363-9957-40 | Walgreens | 40 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Halls MENTHO-LYPTUS 5.4 mg 12546-0112-14 | Mondelez | 14 lozenges | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| HALLS Mentholyptus 5.4 mg 12546-0116-30 | Mondelez | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Menthol Cough Drop 5.4 mgthis 21130-0265-30 | Safeway | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Menthol cough drop 5.4 mg 30142-0031-30 | The | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| menthol cough drops 5.4 mg 36800-0814-30 | Topco | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Menthol Cough Drop 5.4 mg 37808-0032-30 | HEB | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| HEB Menthol Cough Drops 5.4 mg 37808-0475-60 | HEB | 160 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Menthol Cough Drops 5.4 mg 41250-0082-00 | Meijer | 200 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| menthol cough drops 5.4 mg 41250-0149-04 | Meijer | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| menthol cough drops 5.4 mg 41520-0009-30 | American | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| HyVee Cough Drops Menthol 5.4 mg 42507-0905-30 | HY-VEE, | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| GoodSense Menthol Cough Drops 5.4 mg 50804-0013-30 | Geiss, | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cough Drops 5.4 mg 50804-0592-01 | Perrigo | 30 pastilles | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Menthol Cough Drops 5.4 mg 52642-0042-30 | Bestco | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Best Health Menthol Cough Drops 5.4 mg 52642-0055-80 | Bestco | 80 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Discount Drug Mart 5.4 mg 53943-0102-30 | DISCOUNT | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Menthol Flavor Cough Drop 5.4 mg 55301-0581-30 | Army | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Exchange Select Cough Drops Menthol Sugar Free 5.4 mg 55301-0584-25 | Army | 25 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Menthol cough drops 5.4 mg 55319-0006-30 | Family | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cough Drops 5.4 mg 59450-0713-01 | The | 30 pastilles | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cough Drops 5.4 mg 59450-0714-01 | The | 200 pastilles | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| menthol cough drops 5.4 mg 67091-0300-80 | Winco | 80 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Premier Value 5.4 mg 68016-0885-30 | Pharmacy | 4 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CVS Menthol Cough Drops 5.4 mg 69842-0536-60 | CVS | 160 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Freegells Cough Drops Menthol Eucalyptus 5.4 mg 71165-0012-00 | Riclan | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Harris Teeter Menthol Cough Drops 5.4 mg 72036-0085-30 | Harris | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Menthol Cough Drops 5.4 mg 72628-0118-01 | BOSTON | 30 pastilles | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cough Drops Dollar General Menthol 30ct 5.4 mg 75712-0017-01 | Dollar | 270 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cough Drops Dollar General Menthol 80ct 5.4 mg 75712-0021-01 | Dollar | 480 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cough Drops Dollar General Menthol 160ct 5.4 mg 75712-0023-01 | Dollar | 640 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cough Drops 5.4 mg 76162-0011-01 | Topco | 30 pastilles | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Equate Menthol Cough Drops 5.4 mg 79903-0253-30 | Walmart | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Freegells Cough Drops Menthol 80ct 5.4 mg 83002-0004-01 | R.L. | 480 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Freegells Cough Drops Menthol 30ct 5.4 mg 83002-0005-01 | R.L. | 270 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| MGC Cough Drops 5.4 mg 83173-0109-30 | Medical | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| MGC Health 5.4 mg 83173-0113-25 | Medical | 25 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Quality Choice Menthol Cough Drops 5.4 mg 83324-0265-30 | Chain | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cough Drops 5.4 mg 83455-0206-01 | United | 30 pastilles | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Discount Drug Mart 5.4 mg 83698-0102-30 | Xiamen | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| MENTHOL COUGH SUPPRESSANT ORAL ANESTHETIC Cough Drops 5.4 mg 83698-0110-30 | Xiamen | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| MGC Health 5.4 mg 83698-0113-25 | Xiamen | 25 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Menthol Flavor Cough Drop 5.4 mg 83698-0581-30 | Xiamen | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Exchange Select Cough Drops Menthol Sugar Free 5.4 mg 83698-0584-25 | Xiamen | 25 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Quality Choice 5.4 mg 83698-0675-30 | Xiamen | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Premier Value 5.4 mg 83698-0885-30 | Xiamen | 4 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| HyVee Cough Drops Menthol 5.4 mg 83698-0901-30 | Xiamen | 30 lozenges | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sanatos 5.4 mg 55758-0518-30 | Pharmadel | 900 lozenges | — | — | 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.
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Sep 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
Availability & generic status
🏛️
2014
On the market since
May 2014
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
12 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.
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Sep 3, 2026
What it looks like
Color
blue
ShapeOval
ImprintB
Size17 mm
FlavorMenthol
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.
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
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.
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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.
1 inactive ingredient listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
The official label also statesInactive ingredients: Corn starch, corn syrup, eucalyptus oil, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, gum arabic, medium chain triglycerides, natural flavor, potassium sorbate, soybean oil, sucrose and 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.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
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
LabelerSafeway Inc.
FDA applicationM012 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code21130
First marketedMay 2014
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio8 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 openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
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
📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If
📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If
🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children
📄 Other Information
📄 Questions or Comments
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses temporarily relieves: cough as may occur with a cold occasional minor irritation and sore throat
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions adults and children 5 years and over - allow 1 drop to dissolve slowly in mouth. May be repeated every two hours as necessary or as directed by a doctor children under 5 years - ask a doctor
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausa, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days, see your dentist or doctor promptly. These symptoms may be serious.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient (in each drop) Menthol 5.4 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients: Corn starch, corn syrup, eucalyptus oil, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, gum arabic, medium chain triglycerides, natural flavor, potassium sorbate, soybean oil, sucrose and water.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Cough suppressant/Oral anesthetic
📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If ▾
Ask a doctor before use if you have: persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, ashtma, or emphysema cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If ▾
Stop use and consult doctor if cough persists for more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. sore throat is severe, or irritation, pain, or redness lasts or worsens sore mouth does not improve in 7 days
🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding ▾
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children ▾
Keep out of reach of children.
📄 Other Information ▾
Other information 10 calories per drop do not use if bag is torn or open
📄 Questions or Comments ▾
Questions? Or to report an adverse event call 1-800-245-2898 . Monday - Friday, 9AM to 4PM EST
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
Signature Care Menthol 30ct Cough Drops
No label section mentions that — try another word, or open the full label on DailyMed below.
Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.
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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 Menthol Cough Drop (this brand).
Top reported reactions
Age at onset
Reporter sex
Male · 38%
Female · 62%
Unknown · 0%
Serious outcomes
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
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
| 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 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 Safeway Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Safeway 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.
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.