NDC 51316-0240-02 — CVS Muscle Balm Menthol, Camphor 110 mg/g;

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 51316-240-02

Product NDC 51316-240

11-digit billing NDC 51316024002

RxCUI 1089847

UNII L7T10EIP3A, 5TJD82A1ET

UPC 0050428566138

Application # M017

SPL Set ID 42796fc4-03be-3b02-e063-6394a90af2ab

DEA schedule Non-controlled

Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Marketing status On market

FDA listing status Listed (active directory)

Marketing start 2026-03-16

Route TOPICAL

Dosage form OINTMENT

Substance MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM; CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)

Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 51316-240-02 — 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 → 51316-0240-02. 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

LabelerCVS Health

FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)

Labeler code51316

First marketedMar 2026

Product typeHuman Otc Drug

Portfolio50 products on file

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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?

CVS Muscle Balm Menthol is a topical ointment containing menthol and camphor. These ingredients are commonly used in over-the-counter rubs and balms and are typically applied to the skin to produce a warming or cooling sensation. This product is marketed as an OTC monograph drug, meaning it follows established FDA guidelines for this category of topical pain-relief products rather than being approved through an individual application process.

Patient education

📘 MedlinePlus patient leaflet ↗

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.

🧪 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.

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Cajuput oil is a fragrant essential oil extracted from the cajuput tree. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent and to add aroma, and may help mask unpleasant tastes.
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A natural aromatic oil extracted from cinnamon bark, used as a flavoring agent to improve taste and add spice notes to medicines.
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Clove oil is an essential oil derived from clove plant buds. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent and for its mild preservative properties to help maintain product stability.
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Paraffin is a waxy, petroleum-derived substance used as a coating, lubricant, and hardening agent in tablets and capsules. It helps protect the medicine from moisture and gives pills a smooth finish.
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A plant-derived oil from peppermint with volatile compounds removed, leaving behind the flavor and aroma components. Used in medicines as a flavoring agent to improve taste and mask bitter drug flavors.
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Petrolatum is a purified mineral oil-based jelly derived from petroleum. In medicines, it acts as an emollient, lubricant, and moisture barrier to soften skin, reduce friction, and help prevent water loss from formulations.

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

The official label also statesCinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil, Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi Leaf Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Paraffin, Petrolatum

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.

💲 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 g	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.

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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: 18 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.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

Product	Labeler	Pack	NADAC/unit	TE	Status	Price vs. this
CVS Muscle Balm 110 mg/g; 110 mg/gthis 51316-0240-02	CVS	2 jars	—	—	FDA listed	—
CVS Muscle Balm and Roll-On 51316-0241-01	CVS	1 kit	—	—	FDA listed	—
Tiger Balm Ultra Strength 110 mg/g; 110 mg/g 66761-0315-02	Haw	2 g	—	—	FDA listed	—
Muscle Balm 110 mg/g; 110 mg/g 66902-0142-63	Natural	18 g	—	—	FDA listed	—
GuruNanda Pain Relief 110 mg/g; 110 mg/g 70708-0937-13	GURUNANDA,	1 jar	—	—	FDA listed	—
Ultra Strength Pain Relief Balm 110 mg/g; 110 mg/g 73492-0711-18	ALAINA	1 bottle	—	—	FDA listed	—
Pain Relief Balm 110 mg/g; 110 mg/g 73492-0718-15	ALAINA	1 jar	—	—	FDA listed	—
Equate Pain Relief Balm 110 mg/g; 110 mg/g 79903-0105-18	WALMART,	1 bottle	—	—	FDA listed	—
Ultra-Strength Pain Relief Analgesic 110 mg/g; 110 mg/g 82442-0311-01	TARGET	1 jar	—	—	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

🏛️

2026

On the market since

Mar 2026

📍

2026

Currently FDA-listed

listed with the FDA

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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.

🔬 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, Camphor — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Application Site Burn2

Application Site Vesicles2

Blister2

Chemical Injury2

Drug Reaction With Eosinophilia And Systemic Symptoms2

Tubulointerstitial Nephritis2

Application Site Infection1

Age at onset

Adult1

Elderly3

Reporter sex

Male · 35%

Female · 65%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization5

Life-threatening1

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.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDC	Description	Marketing start	Status
51316-0240-01	1 JAR in 1 CARTON (51316-240-01) / 18 g in 1 JAR	2026-03-16	Active
51316-0240-02 You're viewing this	2 JAR in 1 CARTON (51316-240-02) / 18 g in 1 JAR	2026-03-16	Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 51316-0240-02?

NDC 51316-0240-02 is listed by the FDA — 2 jar in 1 carton / 18 g in 1 jar.

What NDC number is used to bill for this package of CVS Muscle Balm Menthol, Camphor 110 mg/g; 110 mg/g Ointment?

Bill NDC 51316-0240-02 — the 11-digit billing format is 51316024002. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 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 FDA registers it as 51316-240-02, 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: 51316-0240-02, written without dashes as 51316024002. 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 51316-0240-02, the first segment (51316) is the labeler code FDA assigned to CVS Health; the middle segment (0240) 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 CVS Health. 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 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 1 jar (51316-0240-01). 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?

CVS Health 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 ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose

🎯 Indications and Usage 23 words ▾

Uses For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, strains, bruises, and sprains

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 33 words ▾

Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Rub on affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor before use

⚠️ Warnings 118 words ▾

Warnings For external use only When using this product avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes do not apply to open wounds or damaged skin do not bandage or use a heating pad Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens severe skin irritation occurs pain persists for more than seven days or clears up and recurs a few days later Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.

When using this product avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes do not apply to open wounds or damaged skin do not bandage or use a heating pad

🧪 Active Ingredient 6 words ▾

Active ingredients Camphor 11% Menthol 11%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 21 words ▾

Inactive ingredients Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil, Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi Leaf Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Paraffin, Petrolatum

🎯 Purpose 5 words ▾

Purposes Topical analgesic Topical analgesic

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

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