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OARS AND ALPS MUSCLE RECOVERY BALM Menthol, Methyl Salicylate .05 kg/kg; .1 kg/kg Cream, 085 kg — NDC 52261-6300-01 package photo

OARS AND ALPS MUSCLE RECOVERY BALM Menthol, Methyl Salicylate .05 kg/kg; .1 kg/kg Cream, 085 kg

by Cosco International, Inc · .085 kg in 1 TUBE (52261-6300-1)
NDC 52261-6300-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 52261-6300-1 billing pads the package segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ 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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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 52261-6300-1
Product NDC 52261-6300
11-digit billing NDC 52261630001
RxCUI 1940367
UNII L7T10EIP3A, LAV5U5022Y
UPC 0850034925066
Application # M017
SPL Set ID 8745802f-018d-4cf8-bbf3-3b04c8f54538
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2022-02-14
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form CREAM
Substance MENTHOL; METHYL SALICYLATE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 52261-6300-1 — 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 → 52261-6300-01. 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

LabelerCosco International, Inc
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code52261
First marketedFeb 2022
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
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
  • These products are designed for temporary relief of mild to moderate muscle and joint pain — things like arthritis, a sore back, sprains, strains, bruises, and cramps. Medistik Dua...
  • What kinds of pain does this actually help with?
  • A mild burning or warming sensation right after you apply it is completely normal and is actually expected. It usually fades within a few days of regular use. What you should NOT i...
  • I feel a burning sensation after I put it on — is that normal?
📖 Read our full Menthol / Methyl Salicylate 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.

🧪 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 WR1WPI7EW8
    A synthetic form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant. It prevents oils and fats in the medicine from breaking down and becoming rancid, helping keep the product stable during storage.
  • UNII LU49E6626Q
    A synthetic organic compound used as a pH buffer and neutralizing agent in medicines. It helps maintain the proper acidity level in liquid formulations to improve stability and comfort.
  • UNII O80TY208ZW
    Arnica montana is a plant extract used in some formulations as a flavoring agent or traditional botanical ingredient. It may contribute mild taste or aroma to the product.
  • 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 2DMT128M1S
    A waxy solid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier to blend oil and water components, and also thickens the medicine to give it the right texture and consistency.
  • UNII 9H4PO4Z4FT
    A sulfur-containing organic compound used as a solvent and penetration enhancer in medicines. It helps dissolve active ingredients and improve their absorption through skin or mucous membranes.
  • UNII YOW8V9698H
    Dimethyl sulfoxide is a clear liquid solvent derived from wood pulp. In medicines, it helps dissolve or carry active ingredients and improve how the body absorbs the drug.
  • UNII 147D247K3P
    Ethylhexylglycerin is a synthetic preservative used to prevent bacteria and mold from growing in medicines and personal care products. It helps keep the product safe and stable throughout its shelf life.
  • UNII 230OU9XXE4
    A waxy substance made from glycerin and stearic acid that acts as an emulsifier to blend oily and watery ingredients together. It also helps thicken and stabilize the medicine's texture.
  • UNII NBZ3QY004S
    Magnesium hydroxide is a mineral compound that acts as a buffer and pH adjuster in medications. It helps neutralize stomach acid and keeps the medicine at the right acidity level for stability and absorption.
  • UNII V956696549
    N-Acetylglucosamine is a naturally occurring sugar compound derived from chitin. In medicines, it typically serves as a filler or binding agent to help hold tablet ingredients together and add bulk to the formulation.
  • UNII UYY8LE6Q5Y
    Octyl palmitate is a fatty acid ester made from palm oil. It works as an emollient and lubricant in topical products to help soften skin and reduce friction during application.
  • UNII HIE492ZZ3T
    Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative and antimicrobial agent used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and cosmetic products, extending shelf life and maintaining product safety.
  • UNII 6OZP39ZG8H
    Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in medications and improves how the product disperses in the body.
  • UNII 6KGS8SP16U
    A natural essential oil from turmeric root that gives medicines a yellow color and mild spice flavor. It's used mainly as a colorant and flavoring agent in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statesAlpha-Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Aminomethylpropanol, Arnica Montana Flower, Carbomer, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Dimethyl Sulfoxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octyl Palmitate, Fragrance, Glucosamine, Glyceryl Monostearate, Magnesium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Turmeric Oil, 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.

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
Oars And Alps Muscle Recovery Balm .05 kg/kg; .1 kg/kgthis 52261-6300-01 Cosco 085 kg — — FDA listed —
Osteo Bi-Flex JOINT HEALTH PAIN RELIEVING 50 mg/g; 100 mg/g 59118-0837-01 Rexall 1 tube — — FDA listed —
LBRI STOP THE PAIN Super Aloe Pain Relief Cream 50 mg/mL; 100 mg/mL 71238-0492-00 L'BRI 118 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

🏛️
2022
On the market since
Feb 2022
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
4 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 OARS AND ALPS MUSCLE RECOVERY BALM (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Dizziness2
Pruritus2
Application Site Dermatitis1
Arthritis1
Asthenia1
Back Pain1
Blood Glucose Increased1

Reporter sex

8 reports
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2022 2023 2024 2026 1 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
52261-6300-01 You're viewing this .085 kg in 1 TUBE (52261-6300-1) 2022-02-14 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 52261-6300-1, 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: 52261-6300-01, written without dashes as 52261630001. 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 52261-6300-01, the first segment (52261) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Cosco International, Inc; the middle segment (6300) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (01) 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 Cosco International, Inc. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Cosco International, 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 15 words ▾

When using this product avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes, do not bandage tightly

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 36 words ▾

Directions: Use only as directed. Apply generously and massage to affected area as needed. Do not use more than 3 to 4 times per day. Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor before use.

⚠️ Warnings 5 words ▾

Warnings: For external use only.

🧪 Active Ingredient 12 words ▾

DRUG FACTS Menthol - 5%....................................External Analgesic Methyl Salicylate (NSAID) – 10%.........External Analgesic

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 32 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients: Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Aminomethylpropanol, Arnica Montana Flower, Carbomer, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Dimethyl Sulfoxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octyl Palmitate, Fragrance, Glucosamine, Glyceryl Monostearate, Magnesium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Turmeric Oil, Water

🎯 Purpose 25 words ▾

Uses: For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with backache, muscle ache, strains, sprains, bruises, cramps, arthritis, and inflammation

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 52261-4902-01 · Cosco 52261-7300-01 · Cosco →
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.