Biofreeze Gel
NDC Package 59316-101-40

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Package Information

Biofreeze (menthol) gel is adults and children 2 years of age and older: Rub a thin film over affected areas not more than 4 times daily; massage not necessary.Children under 2 years of age : Consult physician. This formulation utilizes a gel delivery system. Marketed by Reckitt Benckiser Llc, this product is identified by NDC 59316-101 and is authorized under FDA application M017.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
59316-101-40
Package Description
946 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP
Product Code
11-Digit Billing Format
59316010140
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Biofreeze
Non-Proprietary Name
Menthol
Substance Name
Menthol, Unspecified Form
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)
Usage Information
Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Rub a thin film over affected areas not more than 4 times daily; massage not necessary.Children under 2 years of age : Consult physician

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Reckitt Benckiser Llc
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M017
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
08-25-2016
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
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 (59316-101). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

118 mL in 1 BOTTLE
5 mL in 1 PACKET
30 mL in 1 BOTTLE
59 mL in 1 TUBE
59 mL in 1 BOTTLE, WITH APPLICATOR
89 mL in 1 BOTTLE, WITH APPLICATOR
3 mL in 1 PACKET
118 mL in 1 TUBE
81 mL in 1 TUBE
118 mL in 1 TUBE, WITH APPLICATOR
473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP
3785 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 59316-101-40 identifies a specific commercial package of 946 ml in 1 bottle, pump of Biofreeze, a human over the counter drug labeled by Reckitt Benckiser Llc. This gel is formulated for topical use and contains 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 Reckitt Benckiser Llc on August 25, 2016. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

How is this Reckitt Benckiser Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 59316010140. 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)
59316-101-40
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
59316-0101-40

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