Cvs Cold And Hot Pain Relief Patch
NDC Package 51316-274-05

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Cvs Cold And Hot Pain Relief (lidocaine, menthol) patches is adults/children 12 years and olderclean and dry affected arearemove backing from patch by firmly grasping both ends and gently pulling until backing separates in middlecarefully remove smaller portion of backing from patch and apply exposed portion of patch to affected areaonce sposed portion of patch is postiioned, carefully remove remaining backing completely to apply patch to affected areaonce applied, press firmly and rub on all sides and center of patch to help adhesive adhere to skindo not remove patch and reapply, this will result in the patch not stickingavoid strenuous exercise while wearing patch, this will result in patch not stickingdo not use more than one patch in an 8 hour period.Children 12 years or younger: ask a doctor. This formulation utilizes a patch delivery system. Marketed by Cvs Pharmacy, this product is identified by NDC 51316-274 and is authorized under FDA application M017.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
51316-274-05
Package Description
5 PATCH in 1 CARTON / 13 g in 1 PATCH
Product Code
51316-274
11-Digit Billing Format
51316027405
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Cvs Cold And Hot Pain Relief
Non-Proprietary Name
Lidocaine, Menthol
Substance Name
Lidocaine; Menthol, Unspecified Form
Dosage Form
Patch - A drug delivery system that often contains an adhesive backing that is usually applied to an external site on the body. Its ingredients either passively diffuse from, or are actively transported from, some portion of the patch. Depending upon the patch, the ingredients are either delivered to the outer surface of the body or into the body. A patch is sometimes synonymous with the terms ‘extended release film’ and ‘system’.
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)
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Adults/children 12 years and olderclean and dry affected arearemove backing from patch by firmly grasping both ends and gently pulling until backing separates in middlecarefully remove smaller portion of backing from patch and apply exposed portion of patch to affected areaonce sposed portion of patch is postiioned, carefully remove remaining backing completely to apply patch to affected areaonce applied, press firmly and rub on all sides and center of patch to help adhesive adhere to skindo not remove patch and reapply, this will result in the patch not stickingavoid strenuous exercise while wearing patch, this will result in patch not stickingdo not use more than one patch in an 8 hour period.Children 12 years or younger: ask a doctor.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Cvs Pharmacy
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M017
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
02-11-2026
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 51316-274-05 identifies a specific commercial package of 5 patch in 1 carton / 13 g in 1 patch of Cvs Cold And Hot Pain Relief, a human over the counter drug labeled by Cvs Pharmacy. This patch is formulated for topical use and contains lidocaine; menthol, unspecified form 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 Pharmacy on February 11, 2026. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

How is this Cvs Pharmacy product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 51316027405. 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)
51316-274-05
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
51316-0274-05

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