AMRUTANJAN RELIEF STRONG PAIN BALM MENTHOL, METHYL SALICYLATE .15 g/g; .15 g/g Ointment
by AMRUTANJAN HEALTH CARE LIMITED · 1 JAR in 1 CARTON (53554-020-05) / 30 g in 1 JAR
NDC 53554-0020-05
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
53554-020-05
billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains30 g in 1 jar
Pack sizes4 compare ↓
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)
53554-020-05
Product NDC
53554-020
11-digit billing NDC
53554002005
RxCUI
1599818
UNII
L7T10EIP3A, LAV5U5022Y
Application #
M017
SPL Set ID
206d8c1e-eb5b-4ec7-a54e-8defc9fb9d27
DEA schedule
Non-controlled
Marketing category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status
On market
FDA listing status
Listed (active directory)
Marketing start
2025-05-01
Route
TOPICAL
Dosage form
OINTMENT
Substance
MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM; METHYL SALICYLATE
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 53554-020-05 — 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 → 53554-0020-05. 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
LabelerAMRUTANJAN HEALTH CARE LIMITED
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code53554
First marketedMay 2025
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio2 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
- 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?
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
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.
💬 Questions about MENTHOL, METHYL SALICYLATE?
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💊 What it looks like
Color
white
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.
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UNII 1P9D0Z171K
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant that prevents fats and oils in medicines from breaking down and becoming rancid. It helps keep the product stable and effective during storage.
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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.
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UNII XOF597Q3KY
A refined form of wax made from petroleum, microcrystalline wax is used in medicines as a coating agent, binder, and hardening ingredient. It helps give tablets and capsules their shape and protective outer layer.
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UNII I9O0E3H2ZE
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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UNII B6E5W8RQJ4
White petrolatum is a purified mineral oil product used as a lubricant and skin protectant in medications. It helps pills slide through manufacturing equipment and can soften or protect the skin when applied topically.
5 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
The official label also statesbutylated hydroxytoluene, cetostearyl alcohol, microcrystalline wax, paraffin, white 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amrutanjan Relief Strong Pain Balm .15 g/g; .15 g/gthis 53554-0020-05 | AMRUTANJAN | 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
🏛️
2025
On the market since
May 2025
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
1 year 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 AMRUTANJAN RELIEF STRONG PAIN BALM (this brand).
Top reported reactions
Reporter sex
Serious outcomes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53554-0020-05 You're viewing this | 1 JAR in 1 CARTON (53554-020-05) / 30 g in 1 JAR | 2025-05-01 | Active |
| 53554-0020-06 | 1 BOTTLE, GLASS in 1 CARTON (53554-020-06) / 30 g in 1 BOTTLE, GLASS | 2025-05-01 | Active |
| 53554-0020-10 | 1 JAR in 1 CARTON (53554-020-10) / 50 g in 1 JAR | 2025-05-01 | Active |
| 53554-0020-11 | 1 BOTTLE, GLASS in 1 CARTON (53554-020-11) / 50 g in 1 BOTTLE, GLASS | 2025-05-01 | Active |
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in NDC 53554-0020-05?
NDC 53554-0020-05 is listed by the FDA — 1 jar in 1 carton / 30 g in 1 jar.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of AMRUTANJAN RELIEF STRONG PAIN BALM MENTHOL, METHYL SALICYLATE .15 g/g; .15 g/g Ointment?
Bill NDC 53554-0020-05 — the 11-digit billing format is 53554002005. 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
| 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 53554-020-05, 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: 53554-0020-05, written without dashes as 53554002005. 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 53554-0020-05, the first segment (53554) is the labeler code FDA assigned to AMRUTANJAN HEALTH CARE LIMITED; the middle segment (0020) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (05) 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 AMRUTANJAN HEALTH CARE LIMITED. 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 3 other package presentations of this same product, including 1 bottle (53554-0020-06), 1 jar (53554-0020-10), 1 bottle (53554-0020-11). 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?
AMRUTANJAN HEALTH CARE LIMITED 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
📦 Storage and Handling
🧪 Active Ingredient
🧪 Inactive Ingredients
🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
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 ▾
Directions • adults and children over 12 years: Apply gently to the affected area 2-3 times daily, or as directed by a doctor. Do not use more than 3 times daily. • children under 12 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor • this product may cause an allergic reaction in a few individuals. Test on a small area before use • see important warning "When using this product"
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only Do not use • on wounds or damaged skin, mucous membranes, broken or irritated skin • near an open flame • otherwise than as directed When using this product • avoid contact with the eyes • do not bandage tightly or use with heating pad • do not microwave • do not heat • do not add to hot water or any container where water is heating. May cause splattering and result in burns. Stop use and ask a doctor if • condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headaches • redness or irritation develops If pregnant or breast-feeding , 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.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information • store at room temperature • tamper evident: do not purchase if carton seal is broken or tampered
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients Menthol 15% w/w Methyl salicylate 15% w/w
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients butylated hydroxytoluene, cetostearyl alcohol, microcrystalline wax, paraffin, white petrolatum
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Pain reliever
No label section mentions that — try another word, or open the full label on DailyMed below.
Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.
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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.