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Topical Hemorrhoid Relief Gel MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM .1 g/100g Gel, 15 g — NDC 87512-0005-01 package photo

Topical Hemorrhoid Relief Gel MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM .1 g/100g Gel, 15 g

by Yantai Aien Biotechnology Co., Ltd. · 15 g in 1 TUBE (87512-005-01)
NDC 87512-0005-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 87512-005-01 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains15 g Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also comes in: 30 g 87512-0005-02
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) 87512-005-01
Product NDC 87512-005
11-digit billing NDC 87512000501
RxCUI 2739217
UNII L7T10EIP3A
Application # M015
SPL Set ID 4d6e6667-ab1c-de7c-e063-6294a90a0b9b
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2026-03-20
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form GEL
Substance MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 87512-005-01 — 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 → 87512-0005-01. 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

LabelerYantai Aien Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
FDA applicationM015 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code87512
First marketedMar 2026
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio6 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.

🧪 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 075CRZ9995
    Alkannin is a natural red dye compound extracted from alkanna plant roots. It's used in medicines as a colorant to tint tablets, capsules, or liquids for identification and visual appeal.
  • UNII 344S277G0Z
    Allantoin is a naturally derived compound that helps soften and soothe skin. In medicines, it works as a skin-conditioning agent and may help support wound healing and reduce irritation in topical formulations.
  • UNII 0A5MM307FC
    A synthetic polymer that absorbs water and forms a thick, gel-like substance. In medicines, it works as a thickener and stabilizer to improve texture and help ingredients stay mixed together in creams, gels, and lotions.
  • UNII 39R4TAN1VT
    Ferrous sulfate is an iron compound used as a colorant and stabilizer in medications. It may also serve as a filler to add bulk and weight to tablets or capsules.
  • UNII WV9CM0O67Z
    Panthenol is a humectant and skin-conditioning agent derived from pantothenic acid. It's added to medicines to help retain moisture and soothe skin irritation.
  • UNII 322U039GMF
    Polihexanide is a synthetic antimicrobial chemical used as a preservative in some liquid medications and topical products. It prevents bacterial and fungal growth to maintain product safety during storage and use.
  • UNII R95B8J264J
    Polyethylene glycol 200 is a clear, colorless liquid made from petroleum. It acts as a solvent and humectant in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and retain moisture to keep the product stable.
  • UNII TLM2976OFR
    Riboflavin is a B vitamin used as a colorant and nutritional additive in medications. It gives products a yellow color and may provide supplemental vitamin B2 value.
  • UNII C269C4G2ZQ
    Sodium alginate is a natural thickener and gelling agent derived from seaweed. In medicines, it acts as a binder to hold ingredients together, a thickener to adjust texture, and a disintegrant to help the tablet or capsule break apart for absorption.
  • UNII 506T60A25R
    Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
  • UNII 9O3K93S3TK
    Trolamine is an alkaline compound used as a pH buffer and emulsifier in medicines. It helps neutralize acids, stabilize formulations, and enable mixing of oil and water-based ingredients.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statesInactive ingredients Polihexanide, Riboflavin, Allantoin, Sorbitol, Sodium Alginate, Panthenol, Alkannin, Polyethylene Glycol 200, Ferrous Sulfate,

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.
Try another pack size: 30 g
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
Topical Hemorrhoid Relief Gel .1 g/100gthis 87512-0005-01 Yantai 15 g — — 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

🏛️
2026
On the market since
Mar 2026
📍
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, 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
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2021 2022 2024 2026 97 32
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
87512-0005-01 You're viewing this 15 g in 1 TUBE (87512-005-01) 2026-03-20 Active
87512-0005-02 30 g in 1 TUBE (87512-005-02) 2026-03-20 Active

You're viewing the smallest of 2 pack sizes for this product.

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 87512-0005-01?
NDC 87512-0005-01 contains 15 g — 15 g in 1 tube.
What is the difference between NDC 87512-0005-01 and NDC 87512-0005-02?
Both are Topical Hemorrhoid Relief Gel MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM .1 g/100g Gel — the drug itself is identical. NDC 87512-0005-01 is the 15 g package, while NDC 87512-0005-02 is the 30 g package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Topical Hemorrhoid Relief Gel MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM .1 g/100g Gel?
Bill NDC 87512-0005-01 — the 11-digit billing format is 87512000501. 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 87512-005-01, 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: 87512-0005-01, written without dashes as 87512000501. 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 87512-0005-01, the first segment (87512) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Yantai Aien Biotechnology Co., Ltd.; the middle segment (0005) 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 Yantai Aien Biotechnology Co., Ltd.. Listing status can change — 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 30 g (87512-0005-02). 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?
Yantai Aien Biotechnology 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 49 words ▾

DirectionsAdults: When practical, cleansethe affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinsethoroughly. Gently dry by pattingor blotting with toilet tissue or asoft cloth before application of this product. Apply externally to the affectedarea up to 6 times daily Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 10 words ▾

Apply externally to the affectedarea up to 6 times daily

⚠️ Warnings 73 words ▾

Warnings For external use only Do not useI If you are allergic to menthol orany other ingredient in this product When using this productAvoid contact with eyes. Ifcontact occurs, rinse thoroughly with waterDo not put this product into therectum by using fingers or anymechanical device or applicator Stop use and ask a doctor ifCondition worsens or does notimprove within 7 days Bleeding occursRedness, irritation, swelling, pain,or other symptoms develop or increaseAllergic reaction occurs

🧪 Active Ingredient 6 words ▾

Active ingredient Purpose Menthol (0.1%).......Topical analgesic

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 15 words ▾

Inactive ingredients Polihexanide, Riboflavin, Allantoin, Sorbitol, Sodium Alginate, Panthenol, Alkannin, Polyethylene Glycol 200, Ferrous Sulfate,

🎯 Purpose 20 words ▾

Uses For the temporary relief of localdiscomfort, itching, and pain in theperianal area associated with hemorrhoids and other anorectal disorders

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.