Rhinomel Manuka sodium chloride 9 mg/mL Spray
by Melcare Biomedical Pty Ltd · 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY in 1 CARTON (73024-474-10) / 20 mL in 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY
NDC 73024-0474-10
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
73024-474-10
billing pads the product segment with a zero
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
📋 All sources & update times →
⚠️
Other active recalls for Sodium Chloride (different manufacturers) — 6 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Apr 2, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Huons Co., Ltd.) · FDA recall D-0531-2026
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0433-2026
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0427-2026
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0425-2026
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0429-2026
Class II · Mar 11, 2026 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC) · FDA recall D-0431-2026
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗
🆔 Identity & classification
FDA NDC (as labeled)
73024-474-10
Product NDC
73024-474
11-digit billing NDC
73024047410
UNII
451W47IQ8X
SPL Set ID
35a7ce7d-4a26-e3f0-e063-6294a90ad66f
DEA schedule
Non-controlled
Marketing category
UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER
Marketing status
On market
FDA listing status
Listed (active directory)
Marketing start
2025-05-21
Route
NASAL
Dosage form
SPRAY
Substance
SODIUM CHLORIDE
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 73024-474-10 — 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 → 73024-0474-10. 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.
🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Sodium class.
Drug family (ATC)
Sodium, Salt solutions, Electrolyte solutions
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.
🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
LabelerMelcare Biomedical Pty Ltd
Labeler code73024
First marketedMay 2025
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio3 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
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- I've heard of saline solution — is that the same thing as sodium chloride?
- In some situations — like after surgery, during serious illness, or when someone can't take anything by mouth — the body needs fluids and electrolytes delivered directly into the b...
- Why would someone need sodium chloride through an IV? Can't you just drink water?
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Sodium Chloride — tap one for details:
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 sodium chloride?
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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 PDC6A3C0OX
Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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UNII Y9H1V576FH
Honey is a natural sweetener made by bees from flower nectar. In medicines, it adds sweetness to improve taste and may help soothe throat irritation in lozenges or syrups.
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UNII OJ245FE5EU
Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
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UNII R6Q3791S76
Sodium gluconate is a salt derived from gluconic acid, a naturally occurring compound. In medicines, it functions as a buffering agent to help maintain stable pH and as a chelating agent that can bind minerals in formulations.
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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.
5 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
The official label also statesWater, honey (Leptospermum spp), sodium gluconate, glycerine. Preservative sodium benzoate.
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 mL | 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. | |
ℹ️
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walgreens SALINE MIST .9 g/100mL 00363-0569-45 | WALGREEN | 127 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sterile Saline Mist Walgreens .9 g/100g 00363-5558-21 | WALGREEN | 213 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sterile Saline Mist Rite Aid .9 g/100g 11822-0469-04 | RITE | 127 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sterile Saline Kids Mist SinuCleanse Breathe .9 g/100g 42829-0001-12 | ASCENT | 127 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sterile Saline Kids Mist PediaMeds .9 g/100g 42829-0003-12 | ASCENT | 127 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| SinuCleanse Nasal Drip .9 mg/100mL 42829-0407-10 | ASCENT | 30 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| SinuCleanse Sterile Saline Mist Daily Care .9 g/100g 42829-0504-45 | ASCENT | 127 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cvs Ultra Fine Moisturizing Saline Mist .9 g/100mL 51316-0709-45 | CVS | 142 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| DG Health Sterile Saline Mist .9 g/100g 55910-0632-27 | DG | 127 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Saline Ampoules 9 mg/mL 69396-0116-05 | Trifecta | 60 vials | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CVS Health Sterile Saline Mist .9 g/100g 69842-0472-12 | CVS | 127 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CVS Health Sterile Saline Mist Live Better .9 g/100g 69842-0533-21 | CVS | 213 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Rhinomel Manuka 9 mg/mLthis 73024-0474-10 | Melcare | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sterile Saline Mist Meijer .9 g/100g 79481-0569-04 | Meijer, | 127 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Equate Daily Saline .9 g/100mL 79903-0265-90 | Walmart | 89 ml | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Equate Sterile Saline Mist .9 g/100g 79903-0325-05 | WALMART | 127 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Nasocalm .9 mg/100mg 85436-0001-01 | Virexion | 1 bottle | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Whwswb 0.9% Saline 9 mg/mL 87561-0002-00 | Yiwu | 60 vials | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Hydra Neb 9 mg/mL 85379-0111-11 | Venture | 20 vials | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Base Laboratories Saline 9 mg/mL 80327-0012-00 | Joonem | 25 vials | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Hydra Neb 9 mg/mL 43014-1111-01 | Laboratoire | 20 vials | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| 0.9 percent saline solution 9 mg/mL 85602-0101-02 | EMPIRE | 30 bottles | — | — | Discontinued | — |
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.
📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)
Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Sodium Chloride (matched by generic name) — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 2 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Sodium Chloride. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$16.2K
Claims incl. refills
266
Beneficiaries
53
Spend / beneficiary
$304.99
Spend / claim
$60.77
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.
🔬 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 Rhinomel Manuka (this brand).
Top reported reactions
Age at onset
Reporter sex
Male · 42%
Female · 58%
Unknown · 0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73024-0474-10 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY in 1 CARTON (73024-474-10) / 20 mL in 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY | 2025-05-21 | Active |
🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage
Over-the-counter (OTC) product
Marketed without an FDA application
Listed without an FDA application
This product's marketing category indicates it is marketed without an approved FDA application (no NDA, ANDA, or BLA on file). Having an NDC does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory is a listing system, not an approval decision. Approval-linked data such as Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence ratings therefore does not apply.
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 "Unapproved Drug Other". 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 73024-474-10, 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: 73024-0474-10, written without dashes as 73024047410. 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 73024-0474-10, the first segment (73024) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Melcare Biomedical Pty Ltd; the middle segment (0474) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (10) 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 Melcare Biomedical Pty Ltd. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Melcare Biomedical Pty 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
🧪 Active Ingredient
🧪 Inactive Ingredients
🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use s For persons prone to congestion
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions • Adults and Children ages over 12. • Remove cap. • Use 1-2 sprays per nostril as needed. • Direct nozzle into your nostril. Fully depress the pump once or twice. Repeat in other nostril. • After use, breathe normally – avoid sniffing. • Wipe nozzle with clean dry tissue after use.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings • Do not use if hyper-sensitive to bee products, pollens or the preservative benzoic acid; • Not suitable for persons with irritated nasal linings or suspected sinus infection. The natural acidity of honey may result in transient discomfort; • For any reaction other than transient discomfort cease use and contact your health care professional; • Consult your doctor if symptoms persist for more than 1 week, tend to reoccur or are accompanied by pain or a persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition; • Not recommended for pregnant women or children under 12 years without medical advice; • Replace cap after use; • Do not use if packaging is damaged or carton tamper seal is broken before first use. • Keep out of reach of children
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients Sodium chloride
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients Water, honey (Leptospermum spp), sodium gluconate, glycerine. Preservative sodium benzoate.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Nasal Wash
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.