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STYE RELIEF SERUM Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium(CMC) .5 g/100mL Paste, 30 mL

by Guangzhou Shimei Cosmetics Co., Ltd. · 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE (87183-001-01)
NDC 87183-0001-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 87183-001-01 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
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 87183-001-01
Product NDC 87183-001
11-digit billing NDC 87183000101
UNII K679OBS311
Application # M018
SPL Set ID 45fa7962-b489-4613-e063-6394a90a59b0
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2025-12-15
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form PASTE
Substance CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 87183-001-01 — 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 → 87183-0001-01. 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

LabelerGuangzhou Shimei Cosmetics Co., Ltd.
FDA applicationM018 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code87183
First marketedDec 2025
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
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?

This is an over-the-counter topical paste marketed under FDA's OTC monograph rules for stye relief. The active ingredient is carboxymethylcellulose sodium, a thickening agent commonly used in eye care products to coat and lubricate the eye surface. This ingredient is typically included in products meant to provide comfort and protection to irritated eye tissues. The paste form is applied directly to the affected area on or around the eyelid.

Supplement & herbal interactions

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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 ZY81Z83H0X
    Aloe vera leaf is a plant extract derived from the aloe plant. It is used in medicines as a natural moisturizer and skin-soothing agent in topical formulations.
  • 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.
  • UNII UE856F2T78
    A gelling agent derived from red seaweed. It thickens liquid medicines and helps create a smooth texture, often used in syrups and suspensions to improve how the medicine coats the mouth and throat.
  • UNII GXZ33VNT92
    Gentiana scabra root is a plant extract used in some formulations as a flavoring agent and natural colorant. It may also serve to support the product's stability and shelf life.
  • UNII G9813R29TW
    A protein derived from human skin that has been partially broken down into smaller pieces. It acts as a binder and thickener in formulations, helping hold ingredients together and adjust texture.
  • UNII S270N0TRQY
    Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in skin and joints. In medicines, it acts as a moisturizer and thickening agent to improve texture and help the product spread smoothly.
  • UNII 4465L2WS4Y
    A plant extract from Japanese honeysuckle flowers used as a natural flavoring and fragrance ingredient in medicines. It may also help preserve the product and add pleasant taste or aroma.
  • UNII X1U1U0N90J
    A plant extract from common mallow flowers used in some formulations as a natural flavoring agent and to add color. It may also help soothe irritation in throat lozenges or similar products.
  • UNII G0R4UBI2ZZ
    Matricaria chamomilla, commonly known as chamomile, is a plant extract used in medicines as a flavoring agent and natural fragrance component. It may also provide mild soothing properties to the formulation.
  • UNII A389O33LX6
    A plant extract from peppermint leaves used as a flavoring agent to improve taste. It may also provide a cooling or soothing sensory effect in the medicine.
  • UNII 3Z3866YW6P
    A plant extract from peony root used in traditional herbal formulations. It may function as a flavoring agent, natural colorant, or botanical ingredient to support the product's herbal composition.
  • UNII BOW48C81XP
    A plant extract from the kava root, used as a flavoring agent to add taste to medicines. It may also help mask bitter flavors in oral formulations.
  • UNII B2Q648IJ6S
    Potassium hypophosphite is a mineral salt used as a buffering agent and reducing agent in pharmaceutical formulations. It helps stabilize the medicine and prevent unwanted chemical reactions during storage and use.
  • UNII FZ989GH94E
    Povidone is a synthetic polymer made from a plastic-like material. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach so the medicine can be absorbed.
  • UNII WN66R7GL93
    A modified form of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance that holds water. Used as a thickener, lubricant, and moisture-retaining agent in formulations, especially in topical or injectable products.
  • UNII YSE9PPT4TH
    Hyaluronate sodium is a natural carbohydrate that holds moisture. It's used in medicines as a lubricant, thickener, and moisture-retaining agent to improve texture and delivery of the active ingredient.
  • UNII 9DE5YCO0RU
    A plant extract from dandelion root traditionally used in herbal preparations. In medications, it may serve as a flavor enhancer, natural colorant, or bitter component that supports formulation taste and appearance.
  • UNII 1EQV5MLY3D
    Taurine is a naturally occurring amino acid compound. In medicines, it may function as a stabilizer or buffering agent to help maintain the product's chemical balance and shelf stability.
  • UNII O176VC3N54
    A plant extract from Viola philippica, a flowering plant species. It may serve as a natural colorant, flavoring agent, or botanical ingredient to support the medicine's formulation or sensory properties.

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

The official label also statesInactive ingredients Aqua(Water),Gentiana ScabraRoot Extract,Mentha Piperita(Peppermint)LeafWater,PipeMethysticum Leaf/Root/StemExtract,Sodium Hyaluronate,Taurine,ChamomillaRecutita(Matricaria) FlowerExtract,Viola Yedoensis Extract,Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract,Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle)Flower Extract,Taraxacum Officinale(Dandelion)Rhizome/Root Extract,Malva Sylvestris(Mallow)Flower Extract,AloeBarbadensis Leaf Juice, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate,HydrolyzedHyaluronic Acid,HyaluronicAcid,Sodium HyaluronateCrosspolymer,HydrolyzedSodium Hyaluronate,Potassium Hyaluronate.PVP

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 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.
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
Stye Relief Serum .5 g/100mLthis 87183-0001-01 Guangzhou 30 ml — — 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

🏛️
2025
On the market since
Dec 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.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
87183-0001-01 You're viewing this 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE (87183-001-01) 2025-12-15 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 — Not published for this NDC No photo available yet for this listing.
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 87183-001-01, 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: 87183-0001-01, written without dashes as 87183000101. 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 87183-0001-01, the first segment (87183) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Guangzhou Shimei Cosmetics Co., Ltd.; the middle segment (0001) 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 Guangzhou Shimei Cosmetics Co., Ltd.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Guangzhou Shimei Cosmetics Co., 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 11 words ▾

temporarily relieves burningand irritation of the eye.prevent further irritation ofthe eye.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 12 words ▾

Directions Take an appropriate amountand apply it to the skin aroundthe eyelid.

⚠️ Warnings 4 words ▾

For external use only.

🧪 Active Ingredient 6 words ▾

Active ingredients CarboxymethylcelluloseSodium(CMC) 0.5% Purpose Emollient

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 33 words ▾

Inactive ingredients Aqua(Water),Gentiana ScabraRoot Extract,Mentha Piperita(Peppermint)LeafWater,PipeMethysticum Leaf/Root/StemExtract,Sodium Hyaluronate,Taurine,ChamomillaRecutita(Matricaria) FlowerExtract,Viola Yedoensis Extract,Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract,Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle)Flower Extract,Taraxacum Officinale(Dandelion)Rhizome/Root Extract,Malva Sylvestris(Mallow)Flower Extract,AloeBarbadensis Leaf Juice, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate,HydrolyzedHyaluronic Acid,HyaluronicAcid,Sodium HyaluronateCrosspolymer,HydrolyzedSodium Hyaluronate,Potassium Hyaluronate.PVP

🎯 Purpose 7 words ▾

Helps with styes Soothes lrritation Gentle Formula

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.