El Balsamo De Tigre Ointment
NDC Package 79974-208-05

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

Package Information

El Balsamo De Tigre (methyl salicylate, menthol) ointment is clean area before use.Adults & Children 12 years of age or older: Apply to affected area no more than 3 times daily. This formulation utilizes a ointment delivery system. Marketed by Miramar Cosmetics, Inc Dba Miramar Lab, this product is identified by NDC 79974-208 and is authorized under FDA application M017.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
79974-208-05
Package Description
150 g in 1 JAR
Product Code
79974-208
11-Digit Billing Format
79974020805
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 2670391 - menthol 3.5 % / methyl salicylate 10 % Topical Ointment
  • RxCUI: 2670391 - menthol 0.035 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.1 MG/MG Topical Ointment

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
El Balsamo De Tigre
Non-Proprietary Name
Methyl Salicylate, Menthol
Substance Name
Menthol, Unspecified Form; Methyl Salicylate
Dosage Form
Ointment - A semisolid3 dosage form, usually containing <20% water and volatiles5 and >50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle. This dosage form is generally for external application to the skin or mucous membranes.
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
Clean area before use.Adults & Children 12 years of age or older: Apply to affected area no more than 3 times daily. Temporary burning may be felt when applied, but disappears with continued use.Wash hands after used. If applying liniment to the hands wait 30 minutes before washing hands. Initial pain relief is noted within 1-2 weeks.Children under 12 years: Consult a Physician before use.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Miramar Cosmetics, Inc Dba Miramar Lab
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M017
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
01-08-2024
End Marketing Date
06-30-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 79974-208-05 identifies a specific commercial package of 150 g in 1 jar of El Balsamo De Tigre, a human over the counter drug labeled by Miramar Cosmetics, Inc Dba Miramar Lab. This ointment is formulated for topical use and contains menthol, unspecified form; 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 Miramar Cosmetics, Inc Dba Miramar Lab on January 08, 2024.

How is this Miramar Cosmetics, Inc Dba Miramar Lab product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 79974020805. 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)
79974-208-05
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
79974-0208-05

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