Salonpas Deep Relieving Gel
NDC Package 55328-900-02

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

Package Information

Salonpas Deep Relieving (camphor, menthol, methyl salicylate) gel is adults and children 12 years of age and over:clean and dry affected areaapply a dime sized portion to the affected areamassage thoroughly until absorbed into skinapply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times dailyChildren under 12 years of age: consult a doctor. This formulation utilizes a gel delivery system. Marketed by Hisamitsu America, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 55328-900 and is authorized under FDA application M017.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
55328-900-02
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 BOX / 78 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
55328-900
11-Digit Billing Format
55328090002
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
78 GM
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 1425325 - camphor 3.1 % / menthol 10 % / methyl salicylate 15 % Topical Gel
  • RxCUI: 1425325 - camphor 0.031 MG/MG / menthol 0.1 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.15 MG/MG Topical Gel

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Salonpas Deep Relieving
Non-Proprietary Name
Camphor, Menthol, Methyl Salicylate
Substance Name
Camphor (synthetic); Menthol; Methyl Salicylate
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
  • Percutaneous - Administration through the skin.
  • Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.
  • Transdermal - Administration through the dermal layer of the skin to the systemic circulation by diffusion.
Active Ingredient(s)
Usage Information
Adults and children 12 years of age and over:clean and dry affected areaapply a dime sized portion to the affected areamassage thoroughly until absorbed into skinapply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times dailyChildren under 12 years of age: consult a doctor

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Hisamitsu America, Inc.
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M017
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
06-01-2013
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
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 55328-900-02 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 box / 78 g in 1 tube of Salonpas Deep Relieving, a human over the counter drug labeled by Hisamitsu America, Inc.. This product is billed per "GM" gram and contains an estimated amount of 78 billable units per package. This gel is formulated for percutaneous; topical; transdermal use and contains camphor (synthetic); menthol; methyl salicylate 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 Hisamitsu America, Inc. on June 01, 2013. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Hisamitsu America, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 55328090002. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 78 total billable units per package. 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)
55328-900-02
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
55328-0900-02

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