Cvs Pain Relief Gel
NDC Package 51316-161-03

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Cvs Pain Relief (menthol 4%) gel is temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis, simple backache, sprains, bruises, and muscle strains. This formulation utilizes a gel delivery system. Marketed by Cvs, this product is identified by NDC 51316-161 and is authorized under FDA application M017.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
51316-161-03
Package Description
89 mL in 1 TUBE
Product Code
51316-161
11-Digit Billing Format
51316016103
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Cvs Pain Relief
Non-Proprietary Name
Menthol 4%
Substance Name
Menthol, (+)-
Dosage Form
Gel - A semisolid3 dosage form that contains a gelling agent to provide stiffness to a solution or a colloidal dispersion.4 A gel may contain suspended particles.
Administration Route
Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.
Active Ingredient(s)
MENTHOL, (+)- 4 g/100mL
Usage Information
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis, simple backache, sprains, bruises, and muscle strains.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Cvs
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M017
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
11-15-2024
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (51316-161). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

51316-161-02
74 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 51316-161-03 identifies a specific commercial package of 89 ml in 1 tube of Cvs Pain Relief, a human over the counter drug labeled by Cvs. This gel is formulated for topical use and contains menthol, (+)- as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Cvs on November 15, 2024. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Cvs product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 51316016103. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-3-2)
51316-161-03
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
51316-0161-03

Note: The zero is added to the Product segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.