What is NDC 72988-0031?

72988-0031 is the product NDC for Mentholatum, Methyl salicylate 200 mg/g; Menthol 60 mg/g lotion, listed with the FDA by Lydia Co., Ltd.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

What drug is associated with this NDC?

Mentholatum (Methyl Salicylate, DL-Menthol).

Lydia Co., Ltd., NDC labeler code 72988. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Mentholatum?

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.

Mentholatum NDC 72988-0031 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)72988-0031Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width72988-0031Add 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
72988-0031-1	72988003101	75 g in 1 BOTTLE (72988-0031-1)Marketed from Sep 30, 2022

How the 11-digit form is made: The package segment has 1 digit, so one leading zero is added to it (5-4-1 → 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): Mentholatum
Generic name (nonproprietary): methyl salicylate, dl-menthol
Active ingredients: Methyl salicylate — 200 mg/gMenthol — 60 mg/g
Dosage form: Lotion
Route: Topical
Labeler: Lydia Co., Ltd.NDC labeler code 72988
Product type: Over-the-counter drug
Marketing category: Unapproved drug (other)
Marketing start: Sep 30, 2022
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2026
Identifiers: Product ID 72988-0031_ffcab802-a76f-e425-e053-6294a90acf76SPL ID ffcab802-a76f-e425-e053-6294a90acf76SPL set ID e9db590f-b19a-3fe8-e053-2995a90a4e74RxCUI 282812UNII LAV5U5022Y, L7T10EIP3A

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

N472988003101 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 72988-0031-01. 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 Jul 6, 2023.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

■ Adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to the affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily ■ children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor

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About NDC 72988-0031

What is NDC 72988-0031?: 72988-0031 is the product NDC for Mentholatum, Methyl salicylate 200 mg/g; Menthol 60 mg/g lotion, listed with the FDA by Lydia Co., Ltd.. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Mentholatum (Methyl Salicylate, DL-Menthol).
What is the active ingredient?: Methyl salicylate, Menthol.
Who is the labeler?: Lydia Co., Ltd., NDC labeler code 72988. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Mentholatum?: 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.

Mentholatum (Methyl salicylate, dl-menthol) NDC 72988-0031