Salonpas Lidocaine Plus Liquid
NDC Package 55328-901-03

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

Package Information

Salonpas Lidocaine Plus (benzyl alcohol, lidocaine hydrochloride) liquids is adults and children 12 years of age and over:clean and dry affected areaapply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times dailyChildren under 12 years of age:consult a doctor. This formulation utilizes a liquid delivery system. Marketed by Hisamitsu America, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 55328-901 and is authorized under FDA application M017.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
55328-901-03
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 BOX / 80 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
55328-901
11-Digit Billing Format
55328090103
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 1943537 - benzyl alcohol 10 % / lidocaine HCl 4 % Topical Solution
  • RxCUI: 1943537 - benzyl alcohol 0.1 ML/ML / lidocaine hydrochloride 40 MG/ML Topical Solution

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Salonpas Lidocaine Plus
Non-Proprietary Name
Benzyl Alcohol, Lidocaine Hydrochloride
Substance Name
Benzyl Alcohol; Lidocaine Hydrochloride
Dosage Form
Liquid - A dosage form consisting of a pure chemical in its liquid1 state. This dosage form term should not be applied to solutions.
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)
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Adults and children 12 years of age and over:clean and dry affected areaapply 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
09-01-2017
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 55328-901-03 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 box / 80 g in 1 tube of Salonpas Lidocaine Plus, a human over the counter drug labeled by Hisamitsu America, Inc.. This liquid is formulated for percutaneous; topical; transdermal use and contains benzyl alcohol; lidocaine hydrochloride 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 September 01, 2017. 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: 55328090103. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. 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)
55328-901-03
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
55328-0901-03

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