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Ludens Honey Licorice Throat Drops Menthol 1 mg Lozenge, 14-count — NDC 52183-0259-14 package photo

Ludens Honey Licorice Throat Drops Menthol 1 mg Lozenge, 14-count

by Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. · 14 LOZENGE in 1 CARTON (52183-259-14)
NDC 52183-0259-14
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 52183-259-14 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains14-count Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also comes in: 20 lozenges 52183-0259-20
OTC Discontinued Non-controlled ⚠ Discontinued by firm
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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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 ↗
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Excluded from the active FDA NDC Directory. The labeler reported this product as discontinued, so it is excluded from the active NDC Directory. The listing was last certified through Mar 2021. A label may still appear on DailyMed, but the NDC is no longer in the current FDA NDC Directory. Search the FDA NDC Directory ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 52183-259-14
Product NDC 52183-259
11-digit billing NDC 52183025914
RxCUI 616344, 637115, 637116, 753520, 1044433, 1146963
UNII L7T10EIP3A
Application # M022
SPL Set ID 5dc2baec-a9ed-4f6b-a7ed-76a5d35739ac
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status Discontinued
FDA listing status Discontinued by firm (certified through Mar 2021)
Marketing start 2009-10-29
Route ORAL
Dosage form LOZENGE
Substance MENTHOL
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 52183-259-14 — 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 → 52183-0259-14. 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

LabelerPrestige Brands Holdings, Inc.
FDA applicationM022 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code52183
First marketedOct 2009
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio42 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

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Menthol is found in a lot of over-the-counter topical products — creams, gels, patches, sprays, and powders. Depending on the product, it's used to temporarily ease minor muscle an...
  • Start with clean, dry skin — free of lotions or creams — before applying the patch. Peel the backing off and press the sticky side firmly to the sore area. Most menthol patches sho...
  • Yes, a mild burning or tingling feeling right after applying a menthol product is common and usually settles down within a few days of regular use. What's not normal is severe burn...
  • Is that burning sensation after I apply it normal?
📖 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.

💊 What it looks like

Color black / yellow / brown
ShapeCapsule
ImprintLUDENS
Size21 mm
ScoringNot scored
FlavorLicorice
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.

🧪 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 9G5L16BK6N
    A thick, sweet liquid made from corn starch. It acts as a sweetener, thickener, and binder in medicines, helping create the right texture and taste while holding ingredients together.
  • UNII PDC6A3C0OX
    Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
  • UNII Y9H1V576FH
    Honey is a natural sweetener made by bees from flower nectar. In medicines, it adds sweetness to improve taste and may help soothe throat irritation in lozenges or syrups.
  • UNII 4550K0SC9B
    Sodium acetate is a salt derived from acetic acid. It acts as a buffer to help maintain the medicine's pH stability and may serve as a preservative or solubilizer in liquid formulations.
  • UNII 241ATL177A
    Soybean oil is a natural plant oil derived from soybean seeds. It's used in medicines as a solvent and carrier to help dissolve or suspend active ingredients and improve how the body absorbs them.
  • UNII C151H8M554
    A natural sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. It's used as a sweetener, filler, and binder to improve taste, add bulk, and help hold tablet or capsule ingredients together.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statesCaramel Color, Corn Syrup, Flavors, Sodium Acetate, Soybean Oil used as a processing aid, Sucrose, Water Caramel Color, Corn Syrup, Flavors, Glycerin, Honey, Sodium Acetate, Soybean Oil used as a processing aid, Sucrose, Water caramel color, corn syrup, flavors, glycerin, honey, sodium acetate, soybean oil, sucrose. ascorbic acid, citric acid, corn syrup, FD&C yellow 5, flavors, honey, sodium acetate, sodium chloride, soybean oil, sucrose

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 systemPer eachPer 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: 20 lozenges
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
Ludens Honey Licorice Throat Drops 1 mgthis 52183-0259-14 Prestige 14 lozenges — — Discontinued —
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

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2009
On the market since
Oct 2009
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
17 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.

🔬 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 — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Pain3,550
Fatigue3,325
Nausea3,271
Headache3,025
Dyspnoea2,478
Diarrhoea2,214
Pneumonia2,153

Reporter sex

54,517 reports

Serious outcomes

Death5,295
Life-threatening4,363
Disabling1,342
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 4,676 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.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
52183-0259-14 You're viewing this 14 LOZENGE in 1 CARTON (52183-259-14) 2009-10-29 Discontinued by firm
52183-0259-20 20 LOZENGE in 1 BOX (52183-259-20) 2009-10-29 Discontinued by firm

You're viewing the smallest of 2 pack sizes for this product.

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 52183-0259-14?
NDC 52183-0259-14 is a 14-count package — 14 lozenge in 1 carton.
What is the difference between NDC 52183-0259-14 and NDC 52183-0259-20?
Both are Ludens Honey Licorice Throat Drops Menthol 1 mg Lozenge — the drug itself is identical. NDC 52183-0259-14 is the 14-count package, while NDC 52183-0259-20 is the 20 lozenges package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Ludens Honey Licorice Throat Drops Menthol 1 mg Lozenge?
Bill NDC 52183-0259-14 — the 11-digit billing format is 52183025914. 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 No longer marketed (per FDA listing data)
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.
What does the discontinued status mean for this NDC?
The labeler reported a marketing end date (or the listing was delisted), so this specific package is no longer actively marketed. Remaining stock may still be dispensed for a time, and the NDC stays valid for historical records and claims — but data feeds (pricing, labeling) typically stop updating for it. Other package sizes or other manufacturers' versions of the same medication may still be marketed — see the equivalents section where available.
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 52183-259-14, 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: 52183-0259-14, written without dashes as 52183025914. 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 52183-0259-14, the first segment (52183) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.; the middle segment (0259) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (14) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 20 lozenges (52183-0259-20). 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?
Prestige Brands Holdings, 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 ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 64 words ▾

Uses temporarily relieves: occasional minor irritation, pain, sore mouth, and sore throat

Uses temporarily relieves: occasional minor irritation, pain, sore mouth, and sore throat

Uses for temporary relief of occasional minor irritation, pain, sore mouth, and sore throat

Uses temporarily relieves: occasional minor irritation, pain, sore mouth, and sore throat

Uses for temporary relief of occasional minor irritation, pain, sore mouth, and sore throat

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 205 words ▾

Directions adults and children 3 years of age and older: allow drop to dissolve slowly in mouth. Repeat as necessary every 2 hours, or as directed by doctor. children under 3 years of age: ask a doctor

Directions adults and children 3 years of age and older: allow 2 drops to dissolve slowly in mouth. Repeat as necessary every 2 hours, or as directed by a doctor. children under 3 years of age: ask a doctor

Directions A dults and children 3 years of age and older: allow 1 drop at a time to dissolve slowly in mouth. Repeat as necessary every 2 hours, or as directed by a doctor. C hildren under 3 years of age: ask a doctor

Directions adults and children 3 years of age and older: allow 2 drops to dissolve slowly in mouth. Repeat as necessary every 2 hours, or as directed by a doctor. children under 3 years of age: ask a doctor

Directions A dults and children 3 years of age and older: 2 drops. allow 1 drop at a time to dissolve slowly in mouth. Repeat as necessary every 2 hours, or as directed by a doctor. C hildren under 3 years of age: ask a doctor

⚠️ Warnings ~2 min read ▾

Warnings Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. These may be serious. Stop use and ask a doctor if : sore mouth does not improve in 7 days irritation, pain or redness lasts or worsens. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use. Keep out of reach of children

Warnings Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. These may be serious. Stop use and ask a doctor if sore mouth does not improve in 7 days irritation, pain or redness lasts or worsens If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use. Keep out of reach of children

Warnings Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. These may be serious. Stop use and ask a doctor if sore mouth does not improve in 7 days irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children

Warnings Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. These may be serious. Stop use and ask a doctor if sore mouth does not improve in 7 days irritation, pain or redness lasts or worsens If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use. Keep out of reach of children

Warnings Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. These may be serious. Stop use and ask a doctor if sore mouth does not improve in 7 days irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children

🧪 Active Ingredient 44 words ▾

A ctive ingredient (in each drop) Menthol 2.5 mg

A ctive ingredient (in each drop) Menthol 1.0 mg

A ctive ingredient (in each drop) Menthol 1.6 mg

A ctive ingredient (in each drop) Menthol 1.0 mg

Active ingredient (in each drop) Menthol 1.6 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 86 words ▾

Inactive ingredients Caramel Color, Corn Syrup, Flavors, Sodium Acetate, Soybean Oil used as a processing aid, Sucrose, Water

Inactive ingredients Caramel Color, Corn Syrup, Flavors, Glycerin, Honey, Sodium Acetate, Soybean Oil used as a processing aid, Sucrose, Water

Inactive ingredients caramel color, corn syrup, flavors, glycerin, honey, sodium acetate, soybean oil, sucrose.

Inactive ingredients ascorbic acid, citric acid, corn syrup, FD&C yellow 5, flavors, honey, sodium acetate, sodium chloride, soybean oil, sucrose

Inactive ingredients caramel color, corn syrup, flavors, glycerin, honey, sodium acetate, soybean oil, sucrose.

🎯 Purpose 15 words ▾

Purpose Oral anesthetic

Purpose Oral anesthetic

Purpose Oral anesthetic

Purpose Oral anesthetic

Purpose Oral anesthetic

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 52183-0255-30 · Prestige 52183-0289-30 · Prestige →
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.