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Elgin Pain Relief Menthol 35 mg/g Gel, 85 g — NDC 30056-0004-03 package photo
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Elgin Pain Relief Menthol 35 mg/g Gel, 85 g — NDC 30056-004-03 (Billing 30056-0004-03)

by Eco-Logics, Inc. · 85 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP

This is a package of 85 g of Elgin Pain Relief Menthol 35 mg/g Gel from Eco-Logics, Inc., marketed since Jul 2016 and currently FDA-listed. It is the main listing for this product, which comes in 5 package sizes.

NDC 30056-0004-03
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 30056-004-03 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains85 g Pack sizes5 compare ↓
Main listing for product 30056-004 · Also comes in: 113.4 g 30056-004-04 454 g 30056-004-16 877 g 30056-004-32 3780 g 30056-004-28
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 8, 2026 · this listing last changed Oct 8, 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 30056-004-03 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
30056 labeler · 004 product · 03 package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 3005600403 6
FDA record last changed
Oct 8, 2026
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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) 30056-004-03
Product NDC 30056-004
11-digit billing NDC 30056000403
RxCUI 808955
UNII L7T10EIP3A
Application # M017
SPL Set ID 375bfe83-c895-3ea7-e054-00144ff88e88
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2016-07-11
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form GEL
Substance MENTHOL
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 808955
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 30056-004-03 — 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 → 30056-0004-03. 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

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Mostly for temporary relief of minor aches and pains in muscles and joints, like those from arthritis, backache, strains, sprains and bruises. Some products are for other things, s...
  • It depends on the product. Many creams, gels and patches are limited to about 3 to 4 times a day, and patches also have a time limit, often 8 hours. Follow your product label and a...
  • A brief burning feeling can happen when you first apply it and usually fades in several days. But if you get severe burning pain, swelling or blistering, stop using it and call you...
  • 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.
📖 Read our full Menthol 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 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.
Try another pack size: 113.4 g 454 g 877 g 3780 g
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
30056-0004-03 You're viewing this Main listing 85 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP 2016-07-11 — Active
30056-0004-04 30056-004-04 113.4 g in 1 TUBE 2016-07-11 — Active
30056-0004-28 30056-004-28 3780 g in 1 JUG 2016-07-11 — Active
30056-0004-32 30056-004-32 877 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP 2016-07-11 — Active
30056-0004-16 30056-004-16 454 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP 2016-07-11 — Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package contains 85 g — 85 g in 1 bottle, pump.
How does this package differ from NDC 30056-0004-04?
Both are Elgin Pain Relief Menthol 35 mg/g Gel — the drug itself is identical. This page's package is the 85 g one, while NDC 30056-0004-04 is the 113.4 g package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Elgin Pain Relief Menthol 35 mg/g Gel?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Elgin Pain Relief 35 mg/gthis 30056-0004-03 Eco-Logics, 85 g — — FDA listed —
Arctic Relief 3.969 g/113.4g 58980-0615-40 STRATUS 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Biofreeze 35 mg/mL 59316-0101-10 Reckitt 5 ml — — FDA listed —
PERFORM COOL and SOOTHING PAIN RELIEVING 35 mg/mL 59316-0111-10 Reckitt 3 ml — — Discontinued —
Perform Cool And Soothing Pain Relieving Roll-On 35 mg/mL 59316-0112-10 Reckitt 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Muscle 3.5 g/100mL 59898-0805-05 WATER-JEL 96 packets — — FDA listed —
Fast Freeze 35 mg/g 66902-0016-01 Natural 1 g — — FDA listed —
Icy Freeze 35 mg/mL 66902-0165-03 NATURAL 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
FREEZE IT Menthol 3.5 g/100g 71726-0004-02 LiquidCapsule 113.4 g — — FDA listed —
FREEZE IT Menthol Roll On 3.5 g/100mL 71726-0005-01 LiquidCapsule 89 ml — — FDA listed —
ORTHOGEL Menthol 3.5% 3.5 g/100g 71726-0007-02 LiquidCapsule 113.4 g — — FDA listed —
ORTHOGEL Menthol 3.5% Roll On 3.5 g/100mL 71726-0008-01 LiquidCapsule 89 ml — — 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

🏛️
2016
On the market since
Jul 2016
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
10 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.

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 Menthol 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 ZY81Z83H0X
    Aloe vera leaf is a plant extract derived from the aloe plant. It is used in medicines as a natural moisturizer and skin-soothing agent in topical formulations.
  • UNII H4N855PNZ1
    Alpha-tocopherol is a form of vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant derived from natural or synthetic sources. In medicines, it prevents oils and fats from breaking down and becoming rancid, protecting the product's stability and shelf life.
  • UNII N20HL7Q941
    Camphor is a waxy, aromatic substance derived from camphor tree wood or made synthetically. In medicines, it typically serves as a preservative, flavoring agent, or mild skin irritant in topical products.
  • UNII 4Q93RCW27E
    A synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that's crosslinked for stability. It acts as a thickener and gelling agent in creams and gels, helping the medicine spread evenly and maintain its texture.
  • UNII H3R47K3TBD
    FD&C Blue No. 1 is a synthetic blue dye approved for use in foods and medicines. It serves as a colorant to give the medication its distinctive appearance and help with product identification.
  • UNII I753WB2F1M
    FD&C Yellow No. 5 is a synthetic yellow colorant approved by the FDA. It is added to medicines to make pills, tablets, or liquids visually distinct and easier to identify.
  • UNII 1Q953B4O4F
    Ilex paraguariensis leaf, commonly known as yerba mate, is a plant extract used in medicines as a flavoring agent and to add botanical content. It may also contribute mild preservative properties to the formulation.
  • UNII ND2M416302
    Isopropyl alcohol is a clear liquid solvent derived from petroleum. In medicines, it dissolves active ingredients and other components, helps the product flow smoothly, and aids in sterilization during manufacturing.
  • UNII A2I8C7HI9T
    Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
  • UNII 9O3K93S3TK
    Trolamine is an alkaline compound used as a pH buffer and emulsifier in medicines. It helps neutralize acids, stabilize formulations, and enable mixing of oil and water-based ingredients.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    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.

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

The official label also statesInactive Ingredients: Aqueous (Deionozed filtered water) blend of certified * Organic Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Isopropyl Alcohol, *Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Cinnamomum Camphora (camphor),Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate), Carbomer, FDC Blue #1, FDCYellow #5, Methylparaben, Triethanolamine.

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

LabelerEco-Logics, Inc.
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code30056
First marketedJul 2016
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio2 products on file

More NDCs from Eco-Logics, Inc. labeler code 30056

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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 📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 📄 When Using This Product 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 51 words ▾

Uses Uses: Temporary relief from minor pains of sore muscles and jpintsassociated with arthritis, backache, strains, and sprains..

Directions: Directions: Adults and children 2 years of age and older Apply to painful muscles and joints. Genthly massage thoroughly into affected area. Repeat as necessary but not more than 4 times daily.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 33 words ▾

Directions Directions Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to painful muscles and joint. Genthly massage thoroughly into affected area. Repeat as necessary but not more than 4 times daily.

⚠️ Warnings 6 words ▾

Warning WARNING: For external use only.

📦 Storage and Handling 14 words ▾

Other infirmation: Other Information: Store in a cool dry place with lid closed tightly.

🧪 Active Ingredient 11 words ▾

OTC-ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION Active Ingedients Purpose Menthol USP 3.5%................... Topical Analgesic

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 37 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients Inactive Ingredients: Aqueous (Deionozed filtered water) blend of certified * Organic Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Isopropyl Alcohol, *Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Cinnamomum Camphora (camphor),Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate), Carbomer, FDC Blue #1, FDCYellow #5, Methylparaben, Triethanolamine.

🎯 Purpose 5 words ▾

Menthol USP 3.5% Topical Analgesic

📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 18 words ▾

Ask a doctor before use if you have: Ask a doctor before use if you have Sensitive skin.

📄 When Using This Product 63 words ▾

When Using this Product: When Using this product: Avoid contact with the eyes or muscous membranes Do not apply to wounds or damaged skin Do not use with other ointmens, creams, sprays, or linaments. Do not apply to irritated skin or if excessive irration develops Do not bandage Wash hands after use with cool water Do not use with heating pad or device.

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 28 words ▾

Stop Use and Ask Doctor If: Stop Use and Ask Doctor If: Condition worsens, or if symtoms persist for more than 7 days, or clear up and reoccur.

🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 16 words ▾

If pregnant or breast feeding: If Pregnant or breast feeding: Ask a health professional before use.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 57 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children. Keep out of reach of children. If accidentally ingested, get medicalhelp or contact a Poisan Control Center immediately. immedaAqueous (Deionized filtered water) blend of certified * Organic Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Isopropyl Alcohol, *IlexParaguariensis leaf extract, Cinnamomum Camphora (camphor),Tocopheryl Avetate (Vitamin E Acetate), Carbomer, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Yellow #5, Methylparaben, Triethanolamine.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 2 words ▾

30056-004-04 30056-004-03

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 Elgin Pain Relief (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Dyspnoea85
Fatigue84
Pain81
Pruritus78
Dizziness67
Headache67
Cough65

Age at onset

Infant1
Child1
Adolescent1
Adult95
Elderly90

Reporter sex

989 reports
Male · 38%
Female · 62%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization333
Death125
Life-threatening45
Disabling26
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 109 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
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 Eco-Logics, Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 4 other package presentations of this same product, including 113.4 g (30056-0004-04), 454 g (30056-0004-16), 877 g (30056-0004-32). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Eco-Logics, 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.
← 30032-0551-10 · Thatcher 30056-0006-08 · Eco-Logics, →
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.