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PO SUM ON HEALING BALM MENTHOL 13 g/100g Ointment — NDC 54155-0053-02 package photo

PO SUM ON HEALING BALM MENTHOL 13 g/100g Ointment

by PO SUM ON MEDICINE FACTORY LIMITED · 1 JAR in 1 BOX (54155-053-02) / 18 g in 1 JAR
NDC 54155-0053-02
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 54155-053-02 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains18 g in 1 jar Pack sizes3 compare ↓
Also comes in: 3.5 g 54155-0053-01 10 g 54155-0053-03
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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⚠️
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

FDA NDC (as labeled) 54155-053-02
Product NDC 54155-053
11-digit billing NDC 54155005302
RxCUI 1923499
UNII L7T10EIP3A
UPC 4892949010785
Application # M017
SPL Set ID 0c89bfec-48b9-4d48-9e03-f9324447de0c
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2017-05-25
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form OINTMENT
Substance MENTHOL
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 54155-053-02 — 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 → 54155-0053-02. 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

LabelerPO SUM ON MEDICINE FACTORY LIMITED
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code54155
First marketedMay 2017
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
  • 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.

🧪 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 T1PE06G0VE
    Camellia oil is a plant-based oil extracted from camellia seeds. It's used in medicines as an emollient and lubricant to improve texture and help ingredients blend smoothly together.
  • UNII E5GY4I6YCZ
    A fragrant liquid extracted from cinnamon bark, used as a flavoring agent to improve the taste of medicines and make them more pleasant to take.
  • UNII 787Z7N9UCU
    Daemonorops draco resin is a natural red resin extracted from a Southeast Asian palm tree. It's used in medicines as a coloring agent and may help bind ingredients together in tablet or capsule formulations.
  • UNII 8XW1DS8UIR
    A plant extract from licorice root, used as a natural sweetener, flavoring agent, and to help soothe and coat the throat or digestive tract in some formulations.
  • 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.
  • 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 4T6H12BN9U
    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.
  • UNII 7J95K7ID2S
    A plant extract from the roots of Chinese skullcap, used as a natural coloring agent and to add mild flavor to medicines. It may also help preserve the product's stability.
  • UNII 4ELV7Z65AP
    Stearic acid is a fatty acid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as a binder and lubricant in tablets and capsules, helping them hold together and flow smoothly during manufacturing.
  • UNII 2ZA36H0S2V
    Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honeybees. In medicines, it works as a coating agent and thickener to control how fast the drug dissolves and improve the product's texture and appearance.

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

The official label also statesInactive ingredients BaikaL Skullcap (Huang-Qin) Root, Beeswax, Cinnamon Oil, Dragon's Blood (Xue-Jie) Resin, Licorice (Gan-Zao) Root, Peppermint Oil, Petrolatum, Stearic Acid, Tea Oil and White Paraffin Wax.

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.
Try another pack size: 3.5 g 10 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

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Po Sum On Healing Balm 13 g/100gthis 54155-0053-02 PO 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

🏛️
2017
On the market since
May 2017
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
9 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 PO SUM ON HEALING BALM (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Dyspnoea85
Fatigue84
Pain81
Pruritus78
Dizziness67
Headache67
Cough65

Age at onset

Infant1
Child1
Adolescent1
Adult95
Elderly90

Reporter sex

989 reports
Male · 38%
Female · 62%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Death125
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 109 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
54155-0053-01 1 JAR in 1 PACKET (54155-053-01) / 3.5 g in 1 JAR 2019-08-22 Active
54155-0053-02 You're viewing this 1 JAR in 1 BOX (54155-053-02) / 18 g in 1 JAR 2017-05-25 Active
54155-0053-03 1 JAR in 1 BOX (54155-053-03) / 10 g in 1 JAR 2017-05-25 Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 54155-0053-02?
NDC 54155-0053-02 is listed by the FDA — 1 jar in 1 box / 18 g in 1 jar.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of PO SUM ON HEALING BALM MENTHOL 13 g/100g Ointment?
Bill NDC 54155-0053-02 — the 11-digit billing format is 54155005302. 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 54155-053-02, 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: 54155-0053-02, written without dashes as 54155005302. 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 54155-0053-02, the first segment (54155) is the labeler code FDA assigned to PO SUM ON MEDICINE FACTORY LIMITED; the middle segment (0053) 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 PO SUM ON MEDICINE FACTORY 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 2 other package presentations of this same product, including 1 jar (54155-0053-01), 1 jar (54155-0053-03). 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?
PO SUM ON MEDICINE FACTORY 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 22 words ▾

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

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 34 words ▾

Directions Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 2 years of age: Do not use, consult your doctor.

⚠️ Warnings 5 words ▾

Warnings For external use only

📦 Storage and Handling 14 words ▾

Other information keep container tightly closed store at 15 to 30C (59 to 86F)

🧪 Active Ingredient 4 words ▾

Active ingredients Menthol 13%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 27 words ▾

Inactive ingredients BaikaL Skullcap (Huang-Qin) Root, Beeswax, Cinnamon Oil, Dragon's Blood (Xue-Jie) Resin, Licorice (Gan-Zao) Root, Peppermint Oil, Petrolatum, Stearic Acid, Tea Oil and White Paraffin Wax.

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose External analgesic

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 54155-0052-01 · PO 54162-0940-90 · Geritrex →
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.