Tiger Balm Active Muscle Methyl Salicylate and Menthol, Unspecified Form 160 mg/g; 80 mg/g Gel
by Haw Par Healthcare Ltd. · 1 TUBE in 1 BOX (66761-128-60) / 60 g in 1 TUBE
NDC 66761-0128-60
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
66761-128-60
billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains60 g in 1 tube
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Also comes in:
2 g 66761-0128-02
OTC
On market
Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Aug 27, 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)
66761-128-60
Product NDC
66761-128
11-digit billing NDC
66761012860
RxCUI
2043919
UNII
LAV5U5022Y, L7T10EIP3A
Application #
M017
SPL Set ID
845a4ead-f9c0-4009-bcae-b17cd388439b
DEA schedule
Non-controlled
Marketing category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status
On market
FDA listing status
Listed (active directory)
Marketing start
2018-05-01
Marketing end
2027-08-31
Route
TOPICAL
Dosage form
GEL
Substance
METHYL SALICYLATE; MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM
GCN Seq No
080295
GCN
47059
HICL code
002583
Ingredient (HICL)
Methyl Salicylate/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
28:08.04.24
AHFS class
Salicylates
FDB label name
TIGER BALM ACTIVE 16%-8% GEL
FDB brand name
Tiger Balm Active
Legend status
O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 66761-128-60 — 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 → 66761-0128-60. 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
LabelerHaw Par Healthcare Ltd.
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code66761
First marketedMay 2018
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio18 products on file
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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.
🩺 Clinical
Label name TIGER BALM ACTIVE 16%-8% GEL Ingredient Methyl Salicylate/Menthol
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
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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.
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🧪 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 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.
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UNII 2968PHW8QP
A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
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UNII H3R47K3TBD
FD&C Blue No. 1 is a synthetic blue dye approved for use in foods and medicines. It serves as a colorant to give the medication its distinctive appearance and help with product identification.
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UNII 8L6LB12TSJ
PEG-15 cocamine is a surfactant derived from coconut oil and polyethylene glycol. It helps oils and water mix together in formulations and can serve as an emulsifier or solubilizer in medicines.
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UNII 4AAN25P8P4
A synthetic liquid derived from propylene glycol and cetyl alcohol, used as an emulsifier and solubilizer to help mix oil and water-based ingredients and keep the medicine uniform throughout.
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UNII 6DC9Q167V3
Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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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.
7 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
The official label also statesCarbomer 940, Citric Acid Monohydrate, FD&C Blue No. 1, Fragrance Active Fresh 1, Methylated Spirit, PEG-15 Cocamine, PPG-5 Ceteth-20, Propylene Glycol, Purified 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 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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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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Balm Active Muscle 160 mg/g; 80 mg/gthis 66761-0128-60 | Haw | 1 tube | — | — | 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
🏛️
2018
On the market since
May 2018
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
8 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 Tiger Balm Active Muscle (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66761-0128-02 | 2 g in 1 POUCH (66761-128-02) | 2018-05-01 | Discontinued by firm |
| 66761-0128-60 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 BOX (66761-128-60) / 60 g in 1 TUBE | 2018-05-01 | Active |
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in NDC 66761-0128-60?
NDC 66761-0128-60 is listed by the FDA — 1 tube in 1 box / 60 g in 1 tube.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Tiger Balm Active Muscle Methyl Salicylate and Menthol, Unspecified Form 160 mg/g; 80 mg/g Gel?
Bill NDC 66761-0128-60 — the 11-digit billing format is 66761012860. 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 66761-128-60, 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: 66761-0128-60, written without dashes as 66761012860. 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 66761-0128-60, the first segment (66761) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Haw Par Healthcare Ltd.; the middle segment (0128) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (60) 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 it is currently marketed — but Haw Par Healthcare Ltd. has reported a marketing end date of 2027-08-31, after which this package is expected to stop being marketed. The directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 2 g (66761-0128-02). 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?
Haw Par Healthcare 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.
📄 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 temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, bruises, strains and sprains.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions For adults and children over 12 years of age, rub well on the affected area. Repeat 3 to 4 times daily For children 12 years of age or younger, consult a doctor before use.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only. When using this product Use only as directed Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes Do not apply to wounds, damaged or irritated skin Do not bandage or cover with wrap or use heating pad Do not use 1 hour prior to bathing or within 30 minutes after bathing. Stop use and ask a doctor if Condition worsens Severe skin irritation occurs Pain persists for more than 7 days Pain clears up and then recurs a few days later.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you have sensitive skin, ask a healthcare professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other Information Allergy alert: If prone to allergic reaction from aspirin or salicylates, consult doctor before use This product may cause allergic reaction on some individuals. Test on small area before use Store at room temperature.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredients Purpose Methyl Salicylate 16% Topical Analgesic Menthol 8% Topical Analgesic
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients Carbomer 940, Citric Acid Monohydrate, FD&C Blue No. 1, Fragrance Active Fresh 1, Methylated Spirit, PEG-15 Cocamine, PPG-5 Ceteth-20, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Active Ingredients Purpose Methyl Salicylate 16% Topical Analgesic Menthol 8% Topical Analgesic
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NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.