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SC HERBAL Menthol and Methyl Salicylate .05 g/g; .01 g/g Patch, 3 patches — NDC 82198-0018-01 package photo

SC HERBAL Menthol and Methyl Salicylate .05 g/g; .01 g/g Patch, 3 patches

by Big 5 Nutrition LLC · 3 PATCH in 1 BAG (82198-0018-1) / 5.9 g in 1 PATCH
NDC 82198-0018-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 82198-0018-1 billing pads the package segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Sep 10, 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) 82198-0018-1
Product NDC 82198-0018
11-digit billing NDC 82198001801
RxCUI 1483688
UNII L7T10EIP3A, LAV5U5022Y
Application # 505G(a)(3)
SPL Set ID f34ad1c1-9b4d-4efa-b824-7b7ff5350974
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2026-08-01
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form PATCH
Substance MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM; METHYL SALICYLATE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 82198-0018-1 — 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 → 82198-0018-01. 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

LabelerBig 5 Nutrition LLC
FDA application505G(a)(3) (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code82198
First marketedAug 2026
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio14 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

🧪 What is this product?

SC Herbal Menthol and Methyl Salicylate is a topical patch containing menthol and methyl salicylate as active ingredients. This is an over-the-counter monograph drug, meaning it is marketed under FDA's established category rules rather than as an individually reviewed product. Menthol and methyl salicylate are typically used in topical products for temporary relief of minor aches and pains in muscles and joints. The patch delivers these ingredients directly to the skin over the affected area.

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 8Z18N528CU
    A plant extract from clematis chinensis root used in traditional formulations. It may serve as a natural flavoring agent, colorant, or texture modifier in the medicine.
  • UNII L06K8R7DQK
    A synthetic blue dye approved by the FDA for use in medications and foods. It serves as a colorant to make pills and liquids visually distinct and easier to identify.
  • UNII I753WB2F1M
    FD&C Yellow No. 5 is a synthetic yellow colorant approved by the FDA. It is added to medicines to make pills, tablets, or liquids visually distinct and easier to identify.
  • UNII R9XLF1R1WM
    Frankincense is a natural resin from the Boswellia tree. It's used in medicines as a binder or thickener to help hold ingredients together and improve the product's consistency and texture.
  • UNII 2T87O1UPVD
    A plant extract from momordica (bitter melon) seeds, used as a natural filler and binder to help hold tablet or capsule ingredients together and maintain product structure.
  • UNII JC71GJ1F3L
    Myrrh is a natural resin obtained from a tree, traditionally used in medicines and perfumes. It may serve as a flavoring agent, fragrance, or mild preservative in formulations.
  • UNII 7EK4SFN1TX
    A natural oil derived from castor bean seeds, used as a lubricant and emollient to help the medicine slide smoothly during manufacturing and improve how it feels when taken.
  • UNII QX10HYY4QV
    Sesame oil is a plant-derived oil from sesame seeds. It's used in medicines as a solvent or carrier to dissolve or suspend active ingredients, helping them mix evenly throughout the formulation.
  • 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.
  • UNII SOI2LOH54Z
    Zinc oxide is a white mineral powder used in medicines as a protective barrier agent and color additive. It helps shield skin in topical products and may also serve as a filler or opacifying ingredient.

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

The official label also statesChinese Clematidis Root & Rhizome, Yellow wax, Momordica cochinchinensis seeds, Castor Seeds, Myrrh, Frankincense, Sesame Oil, Resin, FD&C Blue No. 2, FD&C Yellow No. 4, Zinc Oxide

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
Sc Herbal .05 g/g; .01 g/gthis 82198-0018-01 Big 3 patches — — 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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2026
On the market since
Aug 2026
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
listed with the FDA
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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 and Methyl Salicylate — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Application Site Burn57
Pain44
Application Site Pain40
Blister33
Burning Sensation27
Application Site Erythema24
Skin Burning Sensation24

Reporter sex

671 reports
Male · 31%
Female · 67%
Unknown · 2%
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 52 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
82198-0018-01 You're viewing this 3 PATCH in 1 BAG (82198-0018-1) / 5.9 g in 1 PATCH 2026-08-01 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 82198-0018-1, 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: 82198-0018-01, written without dashes as 82198001801. 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 82198-0018-01, the first segment (82198) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Big 5 Nutrition LLC; the middle segment (0018) 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 Big 5 Nutrition LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Big 5 Nutrition LLC 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 🆘 Overdosage 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 27 words ▾

Uses For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: ■ arthritis ■ strains ■ bruises ■ sprains ■ simple backache

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 100 words ▾

Directions ■ Adults and children 12 years of age and older: clean and dry affected area. Remove plaster from the protective layer, apply to the affected area, rub the area with your hand to secure the patch. ■ Plaster will remain effective for 8 hours. ■ Avoid using the same patch on the same area for more than 2 days. ■ Do not apply to area with excessive hair. Adhesive plaster may hurt skin upon removal. ■ Wet patch with warm water before removing from skin ■ Children under 12 years of age: Do not use or consult a doctor.

⚠️ Warnings 184 words ▾

Warnings For external use only Do not use ■on wounds ■ irritated or damaged skin ■ sensitive skin ■ with a heating pad ■ if pregnant ■ with, or as the same time as, other external analgesic products ■ if allergic to aspirin or salicylates ■ if allergic to any ingredients of this product When using this product ■ avoid contact wit the eyes ■ do not bandage tightly ■ do not apply to wounds or damaged skin ■ do not use more than 3 plasters a day ■ do not use 1 hour before or after bathing Stop use and ask doctor if ■ condition worsens ■ symptoms persist for more than 7 days ■ symptoms clear up and occur again wtthin a few days ■ excessive irritation of the skin develops ■ rashes, itching or redness are present ■ side effects occur.

If pregnant, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children to avoid accidental poisoning. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Do not use otherwise than as directed.

🆘 Overdosage 15 words ▾

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

🧪 Active Ingredient 7 words ▾

Active Ingredients Menthol 5% Methyl Salicylate 1%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 29 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients Chinese Clematidis Root & Rhizome, Yellow wax, Momordica cochinchinensis seeds, Castor Seeds, Myrrh, Frankincense, Sesame Oil, Resin, FD&C Blue No. 2, FD&C Yellow No. 4, Zinc Oxide

🎯 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 ↗
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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.