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ActivICE menthol 80 mg/mL Gel, 946 mL — NDC 53329-0984-23 package photo
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ActivICE menthol 80 mg/mL Gel, 946 mL — NDC 53329-984-23 (Billing 53329-0984-23)

by Medline Industries, LP · 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE

This is a package of 946 mL of ActivICE menthol 80 mg/mL Gel from Medline Industries, LP, marketed since Mar 2019 and currently FDA-listed.

NDC 53329-0984-23
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 53329-984-23 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains946 mL Pack sizes6 compare ↓
Product page 53329-0984-04 Also comes in: 5.6 ml 53329-984-16 100 packets 53329-984-30 118 ml 53329-984-04 473 ml 53329-984-06 3785 ml 53329-984-25
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Sep 17, 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 53329-984-23 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
53329 labeler · 984 product · 23 package
Package marketed since
Mar 4, 2019
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2027
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 5332998423 1
FDA record last changed
Sep 17, 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) 53329-984-23
Product NDC 53329-984
11-digit billing NDC 53329098423
RxCUI 283257, 2119857
UNII L7T10EIP3A
Application # M017
SPL Set ID 834adeb9-38ad-0cfe-e053-2991aa0af82f
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2019-03-04
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form GEL
Substance MENTHOL

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GCN Seq No 077016
GCN 42879
HICL code 002608
Ingredient (HICL) Menthol
HIC1 code L
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Skin/Subcutaneous Tissue
HIC2 code L6
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Irritants
HIC3 code L6A
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Irritants/Counter-Irritants
AHFS code 84:92.00.00
AHFS class Skin And Mucous Membrane Agents, Misc.
FDB label name ACTIVICE 8% GEL PACKET
FDB brand name Activice
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 077016
  • GCN: 42879
  • HICL (First Databank): 002608
  • AHFS class code: 84:92.00.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 283257
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 53329-984-23 — 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 → 53329-0984-23. 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

Label name ACTIVICE 8% GEL PACKET Ingredient Menthol
📗 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: 5.6 ml 100 packets 118 ml 473 ml 3785 ml
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
53329-0984-04 53329-984-04 Main listing 118 mL in 1 TUBE 2019-03-04 — Active
53329-0984-06 53329-984-06 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE 2019-03-04 — Active
53329-0984-16 53329-984-16 5.6 mL in 1 PACKET 2019-03-04 — Active
53329-0984-23 You're viewing this 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE 2019-03-04 — Active
53329-0984-25 53329-984-25 3785 mL in 1 BOTTLE 2019-03-04 — Active
53329-0984-30 53329-984-30 100 PACKET in 1 BOX / 5.6 mL in 1 PACKET 2019-03-04 — Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package contains 946 mL — 946 ml in 1 bottle.
How does this package differ from NDC 53329-0984-16?
Both are ActivICE menthol 80 mg/mL Gel — the drug itself is identical. This page's package is the 946 mL one, while NDC 53329-0984-16 is the 5.6 ml package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of ActivICE menthol 80 mg/mL 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
ActivICE 80 mg/mLthis 53329-0984-23 Medline 946 ml — — FDA listed —
Extra Strength Stopain Cold Pain Relieving Roll On 80 mg/mL 63936-8523-01 TROY 88 ml — — FDA listed —
Stopain Extra Strength Gel 80 mg/mL 63936-8800-01 Troy 3785 ml — — FDA listed —
Stopain Extra Strength 80 mg/g 63936-8801-01 Troy 3 g — — FDA listed —
Stopain Extra Strength Gel 80 mg/g 63936-8802-01 Troy 10 packets — — FDA listed —
Stopain Extra Strength Gel 80 mg/mL 63936-9506-01 Troy 118 ml — — FDA listed —
PRFC HEMP Topical Analgesic 80 mg/mL 82543-0327-00 DOBEST 120 ml — — FDA listed —
AMP RELIEF Pain Relief Cream 80 mg/mL 82560-0273-00 COASTAL 118.29 ml — — FDA listed —
AMP RELIEF Pain Relief Cream 80 mg/mL 82560-0283-00 COASTAL 3939.19 ml — — FDA listed —
Simply Vital Pain Relief Hemp 80 mg/mL 82460-0345-00 ALPHA 120 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

🏛️
2019
On the market since
Mar 2019
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
7 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.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII 3K9958V90M
    A liquid solvent derived from fermentation or chemical synthesis. In medicines, alcohol dissolves active ingredients, helps preserve the product, and improves how the body absorbs certain drugs.
  • 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 2R04ONI662
    Eucalyptus oil is a fragrant liquid extracted from eucalyptus tree leaves. It's used in medicines as a flavor, scent, or soothing agent in topical products and cough preparations.
  • UNII 1FW7WLR731
    Glucosamine sulfate is a natural compound derived from shellfish or made in laboratories. In medications, it acts as an active therapeutic ingredient rather than an inactive excipient, though it may also serve as a filler or binder in some formulations.
  • UNII RFW2ET671P
    Hydroxypropyl cellulose is a plant-derived thickening agent made from cellulose. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a film-former to coat tablets or control how fast the medicine releases.
  • UNII GIA7T764OD
    A silicone-based ingredient combined with polyethylene glycol. It acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help blend oils and water-based ingredients, and reduces foaming in liquid formulations.
  • UNII 50C1307PZG
    Pentylene glycol is a humectant and preservative helper derived from petroleum or plant sources. It draws moisture into the product and helps prevent bacterial growth, keeping medicines stable during storage.
  • UNII AV092KU4JH
    A natural oil extracted from peppermint plants. It's used as a flavoring agent to mask bitter tastes and add a refreshing mint flavor to medicines, making them easier to take.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statesacrylic acid/vinyl ester copolymer, dimethylsulfone (MSM), eucalyptus oil, glucosamine sulfate, hydroxypropylcellulose, PEG-8 dimethicone, pentylene glycol, peppermint oil, SD alcohol 39C, triethanolamine, water (USP)

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

LabelerMedline Industries, LP
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code53329
First marketedMar 2019
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio120 products on file

More NDCs from Medline Industries, LP labeler code 53329

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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 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 When Using This Product 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Other Information 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Recent Major Changes 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 22 words ▾

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

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 53 words ▾

Directions Adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply directly onto affected area without the need to rub, massage or bandage repeat if necessary, but do not apply more than 3 to 4 times daily wash hands after use Children under 2 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor.

⚠️ Warnings 106 words ▾

Warnings For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Flammable: keep away from fire or flame.

When using this product use only as directed do not bandage tightly or use with heating pad do not apply to wounds or damaged skin Stop use and ask doctor if condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days redness is present excessive irritation of the skin develops If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

🧪 Active Ingredient 4 words ▾

Active ingredient Menthol 8.0%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 25 words ▾

Inactive ingredients acrylic acid/vinyl ester copolymer, dimethylsulfone (MSM), eucalyptus oil, glucosamine sulfate, hydroxypropylcellulose, PEG-8 dimethicone, pentylene glycol, peppermint oil, SD alcohol 39C, triethanolamine, water (USP)

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Topical Analgesic

📄 When Using This Product 25 words ▾

When using this product use only as directed do not bandage tightly or use with heating pad do not apply to wounds or damaged skin

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 36 words ▾

Stop use and ask doctor if condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days redness is present excessive irritation of the skin develops

🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 10 words ▾

If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 19 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📄 Other Information 6 words ▾

Other information store at room temperature

📄 Questions or Comments 8 words ▾

Questions or comments? 1-800-MEDLINE (633-5463) Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM CST

📄 Recent Major Changes 6 words ▾

Updated directions [dosage and administration section]

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 7 words ▾

Package Label Curad Label V3 RF23MFO MDSAICE16

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

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
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Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
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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 Medline Industries, LP. 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 5 other package presentations of this same product, including 5.6 ml (53329-0984-16), 100 packets (53329-0984-30), 118 ml (53329-0984-04). 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?
Medline Industries, LP 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.
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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.