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Ultra Balm Menthol and Methyl Salicylate 140 mg/g; 232 mg/g Ointment, 1 jar — NDC 57598-0888-23 package photo
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Ultra Balm Menthol and Methyl Salicylate 140 mg/g; 232 mg/g Ointment, 1 jar — NDC 57598-888-23 (Billing 57598-0888-23)

by Ling Nam Medicine Factory (H.K.) Ltd. · 1 JAR in 1 CARTON / 65.1 g in 1 JAR

This is a package of 1 jar of Ultra Balm Menthol and Methyl Salicylate 140 mg/g; 232 mg/g Ointment from Ling Nam Medicine Factory (H.K.) Ltd., marketed since Aug 2013 and currently FDA-listed.

NDC 57598-0888-23
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 57598-888-23 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains1 jar Pack sizes3 compare ↓
Product page 57598-0888-07 Also comes in: 19.8 g 57598-888-07 65.1 g 57598-888-88
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed 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

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 57598-888-23
Product NDC 57598-888
11-digit billing NDC 57598088823
RxCUI 1433200, 1433205
UNII L7T10EIP3A, LAV5U5022Y
UPC 4892758010709, 4892758120767
Application # M017
SPL Set ID de997baf-aa04-474e-b912-3fc67e720d0b
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2013-08-01
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form OINTMENT
Substance MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM; METHYL SALICYLATE
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1433200
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 57598-888-23 — 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 → 57598-0888-23. 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

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It is used on the skin for short-term relief of minor muscle and joint aches. That includes arthritis, backache, strains, sprains and bruises. Some products, like Diclofenac Sodium...
  • Apply it only to clean, intact skin, and follow your product's directions on how often. Wash your hands after using creams or handling patches, and keep it away from your eyes. Don...
  • A short burning feeling, redness or mild irritation where you apply it is the most common. It usually fades in several days. Stop and call your doctor if you get severe burning, bl...
  • Be careful. Methyl salicylate is a salicylate, related to aspirin, and labels say to talk to a doctor first if you are prone to allergic reactions to aspirin or salicylates. Some l...
📖 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.

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: 19.8 g 65.1 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.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
57598-0888-07 57598-888-07 Main listing 1 JAR in 1 CARTON / 19.8 g in 1 JAR 2013-08-01 — Active
57598-0888-23 You're viewing this 1 JAR in 1 CARTON / 65.1 g in 1 JAR 2017-09-19 — Active
57598-0888-88 57598-888-88 1 JAR in 1 CARTON / 65.1 g in 1 JAR 2022-01-07 — Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package contains 1 jar — 1 jar in 1 carton / 65.1 g in 1 jar.
How does this package differ from NDC 57598-0888-07?
Both are Ultra Balm Menthol and Methyl Salicylate 140 mg/g; 232 mg/g Ointment — the drug itself is identical. This page's package is the 1 jar one, while NDC 57598-0888-07 is the 1 jar package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Ultra Balm Menthol and Methyl Salicylate 140 mg/g; 232 mg/g Ointment?
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
Ultra Balm 140 mg/g; 232 mg/gthis 57598-0888-23 Ling 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

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2013
On the market since
Aug 2013
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
13 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.

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Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

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

LabelerLing Nam Medicine Factory (H.K.) Ltd.
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code57598
First marketedAug 2013
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio5 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.

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 📄 Do Not Use 📄 When Using This Product 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 21 words ▾

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

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 43 words ▾

Directions for adults and children 12 years of age and over, apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily for children 12 years or younger, consult a doctor before use not intended for children under two years of age

⚠️ Warnings 127 words ▾

Warnings For external use only Do not use If prone to allergic reaction from aspirin or salicylates When using this product avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes do not apply to wounds, damaged or irritated skin do not bandage tightly or use with heating pad do not use 1 hour prior to bathing or 30 minutes after bathing Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens skin irritation or redness develops pain persists for more than 7 days clear up and occur again within a few days If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children to avoid accidental poisoning. If swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center right away. Do not use otherwise than as directed.

📦 Storage and Handling 11 words ▾

Other information Close cap tightly after use. Store in cool place.

🧪 Active Ingredient 12 words ▾

Active Ingredients Purpose Menthol 14% Topical analgesic Methyl Salicylate 23.2% Topical analgesic

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 11 words ▾

Inactive ingredients Eucalyptus Oil, Lanolin, Paraffin, Petroleum Jelly and Thyme Oil

🎯 Purpose 12 words ▾

Active Ingredients Purpose Menthol 14% Topical analgesic Methyl Salicylate 23.2% Topical analgesic

📄 Do Not Use 12 words ▾

Do not use If prone to allergic reaction from aspirin or salicylates

📄 When Using This Product 42 words ▾

When using this product avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes do not apply to wounds, damaged or irritated skin do not bandage tightly or use with heating pad do not use 1 hour prior to bathing or 30 minutes after bathing

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 30 words ▾

Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens skin irritation or redness develops pain persists for more than 7 days clear up and occur again within a few days

🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 9 words ▾

If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask health professional before use.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 29 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children to avoid accidental poisoning. If swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center right away. Do not use otherwise than as directed.

📄 Questions or Comments 6 words ▾

Questions or comments? Please call 1-888-915-6789.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 179 words ▾

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 19.8 g Jar Carton NDC.No : 57598-888-07 ULTRA BALM LING NAM ® EXTERNAL ANALGESIC COOLING PAIN RELIEF Ling Nam Medicine Factory (H.K.) Limited Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong, China U.S.A. Sole Distributor: TCM Herbalway Inc. Covina, CA 91724 U.S.A. www.tcmherbalway.com Made in China Hong Kong Net Wt.0.7 oz (19.8g) PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 19.8 g Jar Carton

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 65.1 g Jar Carton NDC.No : 57598-888-23 ULTRA BALM LING NAM ® EXTERNAL ANALGESIC COOLING PAIN RELIEF Ling Nam Medicine Factory (H.K.) Limited Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong, China Made in China Net Wt.2.3 oz (65.1g) PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 65.1 g Jar Carton

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 65.1 g Jar Carton - NDC 57598-888-88 NDC.No : 57598-888-88 ULTRA BALM LING NAM ® EXTERNAL ANALGESIC COOLING PAIN RELIEF Ling Nam Medicine Factory (H.K.) Limited Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong, China U.S.A. Sole Distributor: TCM Herbalway Inc. Covina, CA 91724 U.S.A. www.tcmherbalway.com Made in China Hong Kong Net Wt.2.3 oz (65.1g) PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 65.1 g Jar Carton - NDC 57598-888-88

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
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) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is 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 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 Ling Nam Medicine Factory (H.K.) Ltd.. 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 (57598-0888-07), 1 jar (57598-0888-88). 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?
Ling Nam Medicine Factory (H.K.) Ltd. 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.
← 57598-0223-02 · Ling 57619-0303-01 · LABORATORIOS →
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.