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CHERRY COUGH DROPS 50CT MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM 7.6 mg Lozenge, 50-count — NDC 73598-1202-01 package photo

CHERRY COUGH DROPS 50CT MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM 7.6 mg Lozenge, 50-count

by JHK Inc dba American Safety & First Aid · 50 PACKET in 1 BOX (73598-1202-1) / 1 LOZENGE in 1 PACKET
NDC 73598-1202-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 73598-1202-1 billing pads the package 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
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 73598-1202-1
Product NDC 73598-1202
11-digit billing NDC 73598120201
RxCUI 359751
UNII L7T10EIP3A
UPC 0747200612021
Application # M012
SPL Set ID 2f54b9c1-3a37-48fd-b964-6aa2631b8e62
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2000-02-02
Route ORAL
Dosage form LOZENGE
Substance MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 73598-1202-1 — a 5-4-1 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 package segment → 73598-1202-01. 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

LabelerJHK Inc dba American Safety & First Aid
FDA applicationM012 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code73598
First marketedFeb 2000
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio17 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.

💊 What it looks like

Color Pink
ShapeSemi-circle
ImprintP
Size24 mm
ScoringNot scored
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.

  • UNII 9G5L16BK6N
    A thick, sweet liquid made from corn starch. It acts as a sweetener, thickener, and binder in medicines, helping create the right texture and taste while holding ingredients together.
  • UNII 2R04ONI662
    Eucalyptus oil is a fragrant liquid extracted from eucalyptus tree leaves. It's used in medicines as a flavor, scent, or soothing agent in topical products and cough preparations.
  • UNII WZB9127XOA
    A synthetic red dye used to color medications and make them easier to identify. It serves as a colorant in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
  • UNII C151H8M554
    A natural sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. It's used as a sweetener, filler, and binder to improve taste, add bulk, and help hold tablet or capsule ingredients together.

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

The official label also statesArtificial cherry flavor, corn syrup, eucalyptus oil, FD&C Red No. 40 and sucrose

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 eachPer 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.
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
McKesson Cough Supressant 7.6 mg 68599-0500-03 McKesson 300 lozenges $0.045 — Availability likely —
Sugar Free Cough Drops Honey Lemon 7.6 mg 70000-0642-01 Cardinal 25 pastilles $0.045 — Availability likely —
Foster and Thrive SF Honey Lemon Cough Drops 7.6 mg 70677-1296-01 McKesson 80 lozenges $0.045 — Availability likely —
SF Honey Lemon Cough Drop 7.6 mg 00363-1077-25 Walgreen 25 lozenges — — FDA listed —
Sugar Free Honey Lemon Cough Drops 7.6 mg 00363-1094-50 Walgreen 150 lozenges — — FDA listed —
Physicians Care Cough and Sore Throat 7.6 mg 00924-0150-01 Acme 50 lozenges — — FDA listed —
Halls Sugar Free Honey Lemon 7.6 mg 12546-0642-25 Mondelez 25 lozenges — — FDA listed —
SF Honey Lemon Cough Drops 7.6 mg 30142-0034-25 The 25 lozenges — — FDA listed —
sugar free honey lemon cough drops 7.6 mg 36800-0822-25 Topco 25 lozenges — — FDA listed —
HEB SF Honey Lemon Cough Drops 7.6 mg 37808-0483-40 HEB 140 lozenges — — FDA listed —
sugar free honey lemon cough drops 7.6 mg 41250-0171-25 Meijer 25 lozenges — — FDA listed —
Sugar Free Honey Lemon Cough Drops 7.6 mg 41520-0045-25 American 25 lozenges — — FDA listed —
Green Guard Cough Drop Relief 7.6 mg 47682-0018-25 Unifirst 125 lozenges — — FDA listed —
MEDIQUE Medikoff Drops 7.6 mg 47682-0050-22 Unifirst 75 lozenges — — FDA listed —
MEDI-FIRST Cherry Cough Drops 7.6 mg 47682-0815-25 Unifirst 125 lozenges — — FDA listed —
Medi First Plus Cherry Cough Drops 7.6 mg 47682-0915-25 Unifirst 125 lozenges — — FDA listed —
Sugar Free Honey Lemon Cough Drops 7.6 mg 49035-0097-40 Walmart 140 lozenges — — FDA listed —
Unishield Cherry Cough 7.6 mg 49314-0505-05 Unishield 50 lozenges — — FDA listed —
Therastat, Cherry 7.6 mg 50332-0157-04 HART 50 lozenges — — FDA listed —
Good Sense SF Honey Lemon Cough Drops 7.6 mg 50804-0028-25 Geiss, 25 lozenges — — FDA listed —
Sugar Free Cough Drops 7.6 mg 51316-0848-01 CVS 36 pastilles — — FDA listed —
Menthol Cough Drops Honey Lemon Flavor 7.6 mg 51316-0988-01 CVS 140 pastilles — — FDA listed —
Sugar Free Honey Lemon Cough Drops 7.6 mg 52642-0045-25 Bestco 25 lozenges — — FDA listed —
Exchange Select Cough Drops Honey Lemon Sugar-Free 7.6 mg 55301-0583-25 Army 25 lozenges — — FDA listed —
Family Wellness SF Honey Lemon Cough Drops 7.6 mg 55319-0080-25 Family 25 lozenges — — FDA listed —
sugar free honey lemon cough drops 7.6 mg 59779-0697-36 CVS 36 lozenges — — FDA listed —
CVS SF Honey Lemon Cough Drops 7.6 mg 69842-0594-40 CVS 140 lozenges — — FDA listed —
Redicare Cough Drops Cherry Flavored 7.6 mg/100mg 71105-0930-01 Redicare 50 packets — — FDA listed —
Harris Teeter SF Honey Lemon Cough Drops 7.6 mg 72036-0084-25 Harris 25 lozenges — — FDA listed —
Basic Care SF Honey Lemon Cough Drops 7.6 mg 72288-0236-40 Amazon.com 140 lozenges — — FDA listed —
Honey Lemon Cough Drops 7.6 mg 72628-0102-01 Boston 36 pastilles — — FDA listed —
Honey Lemon Cough Drops 7.6 mg 72628-0103-01 Boston 150 pastilles — — FDA listed —
Honey Lemon Cough Drops 7.6 mg 72628-0109-01 Boston 25 pastilles — — FDA listed —
Thompson Cherry Cough Drops 7.6 mg 73408-0815-50 Thompson 50 lozenges — — FDA listed —
Cherry Cough Drops 50Ct 7.6 mgthis 73598-1202-01 JHK 50 lozenges — — FDA listed —
Cherry Cough Drops 100Ct 7.6 mg 73598-1204-01 JHK 100 lozenges — — FDA listed —
Sugar Free Cough Drops 7.6 mg 76162-0028-01 Topco 25 pastilles — — FDA listed —
MGC Health 7.6 mg 83173-0115-25 Medical 25 lozenges — — FDA listed —
Quality Choice Honey Lemon Sugar Free Cough Drops 7.6 mg 83324-0288-25 Chain 25 lozenges — — FDA listed —
Cough Drops 7.6 mg 83455-0200-01 United 25 pastilles — — FDA listed —
MGC Health 7.6 mg 83698-0125-25 Xiamen 25 lozenges — — FDA listed —
Exchange Select Cough Drops Honey Lemon Sugar-Free 7.6 mg 83698-0583-25 Xiamen 25 lozenges — — FDA listed —
Quality Choice 7.6 mg 83698-0616-25 Xiamen 25 lozenges — — 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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2000
On the market since
Feb 2000
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
26 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 MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Pain74
Fatigue66
Diarrhoea58
Fall53
Headache51
Arthralgia48
Pain In Extremity45

Age at onset

Child3
Adolescent1
Adult44
Elderly62

Reporter sex

913 reports
Male · 26%
Female · 73%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization186
Death46
Disabling25
Life-threatening11
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 97 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
73598-1202-01 You're viewing this 50 PACKET in 1 BOX (73598-1202-1) / 1 LOZENGE in 1 PACKET 2000-02-02 Active

🧭 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 73598-1202-1, 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: 73598-1202-01, written without dashes as 73598120201. 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 73598-1202-01, the first segment (73598) is the labeler code FDA assigned to JHK Inc dba American Safety & First Aid; the middle segment (1202) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (01) 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 JHK Inc dba American Safety & First Aid. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
JHK Inc dba American Safety & First Aid 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 16 words ▾

Use temporarily relieves: cough as may occur with a cold occasional minor irritation and sore throat

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 36 words ▾

Directions Adults and children 5 years and over: Allow 1 drop to dissolve slowly in mouth; may be repeated every 2 hours as necessary or as directed by doctor. Children under 5 years: Ask a doctor.

⚠️ Warnings 154 words ▾

Warnings Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling nausea or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. These symptoms may be serious. Ask a doctor before use if you have persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) When using this product do not exceed recommended usage Stop use and ask doctor if cough persists for more than 7 days, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache.

These could be signs of a serious condition. sore throat is severe, or irritation, pain or redness lasts or worsens sore mouth does not improve in 7 days If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📦 Storage and Handling 16 words ▾

Other information 10 calories per cough drop store at room temperature protect from moisture and heat

🧪 Active Ingredient 8 words ▾

Active ingredient (In Each Tablet) Menthol 7.6 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 15 words ▾

Inactive ingredients Artificial cherry flavor, corn syrup, eucalyptus oil, FD&C Red No. 40 and sucrose

🎯 Purpose 4 words ▾

Purpose Cough suppressant/Oral anesthetic

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 73598-1194-01 · JHK 73598-1204-01 · JHK →
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.