What is NDC 72189-553?

72189-553 is the product NDC for Lidothol Patch, Menthol 1 mg/100mg; Lidocaine 4 mg/100mg patch, listed with the FDA by Direct_Rx. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

Direct_Rx, NDC labeler code 72189. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Lidothol Patch?

None: this is the only finished product listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Lidothol Patch NDC 72189-553 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)72189-553Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width72189-0553Add the package segment from the table below.

Package NDCs as listed with the FDA, and the 11-digit 5-4-2 form used on claims. The highlighted digit is the added leading zero.
Package NDC	11-digit (billing)	Package	Copy
72189-553-15	72189055315	15 mg in 1 PATCH (72189-553-15)Marketed from May 28, 2024

How the 11-digit form is made: The product segment has 3 digits, so one leading zero is added to it (5-3-2 → 5-4-2). Formatting the NDC does not by itself make it billable — the product, package and quantity must match what was dispensed or administered, and payer rules apply. Conversion rules

Product information

Brand name (proprietary): Lidothol Patch
Generic name (nonproprietary): lidothol patch
Active ingredients: Menthol — 1 mg/100mgLidocaine — 4 mg/100mg
Dosage form: Patch
Route: Topical
Labeler: Direct_RxNDC labeler code 72189
Product type: Prescription drug
Marketing category: Unapproved drug (other)
Marketing start: May 28, 2024
Marketing end: May 31, 2027
Other FDA classes: Amides (Chemical structure)Local Anesthesia (Physiologic effect)
Identifiers: Product ID 72189-553_4d27ed91-6bf5-c483-e063-6294a90a37ffSPL ID 4d27ed91-6bf5-c483-e063-6294a90a37ffSPL set ID 1987e839-6f4e-8671-e063-6394a90abea6RxCUI 1249758UNII L7T10EIP3A, 98PI200987
Pharmacologic class: Amide Local Anesthetic; Antiarrhythmic

Billing references

What Med-Code can say about coding this product, and where each statement comes from. Nothing here is inferred from the name alone.

HCPCS codeNo match

No HCPCS code in Med-Code's directory. Topical products like this are usually dispensed by a pharmacy and billed by NDC.

NDC on a medical claim

N472189055315 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 72189-0553-15. Unit qualifiers: F2 (international unit), GR (gram), ME (milligram), ML (milliliter), UN (unit (each)). The qualifier and quantity depend on what was given. About the N4 qualifier

Product label

Current FDA label (SPL), effective Mar 16, 2026.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Lidothol is a formulation used to assist patients in the treatment of mild to moderate acute or chronic aches or pain. Muscle or joint pain can be due to muscle or ligament strains, simple backache, tendonitis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathies such as diabetic neuropathy or post herpetic neuralgia, and other complex regional pains. It can also be used to help with certain types of headaches, but use with caution when applying in order to avoid eye contact. Other uses may be considered if deemed clinically relevant.

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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About NDC 72189-553

What is NDC 72189-553?: 72189-553 is the product NDC for Lidothol Patch, Menthol 1 mg/100mg; Lidocaine 4 mg/100mg patch, listed with the FDA by Direct_Rx. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Lidothol Patch.
What is the active ingredient?: Menthol, Lidocaine.
Who is the labeler?: Direct_Rx, NDC labeler code 72189. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Lidothol Patch?: None: this is the only finished product listed under this name.
Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?: Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.