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Menthol 2.8 g/283g

Maximum Strength Medicated Foot Powder · POWDER · VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO

10 Recalls on Record
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This is a medicated foot powder containing menthol that you can use without a prescription to help relieve minor foot discomfort and irritation. The menthol provides a cooling sensation to help soothe the skin on your feet.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Menthol
Generic Name
Maximum Strength Medicated Foot Powder
NDC Code (Product)
63941-558
Manufacturer
VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO
Strength
2.8 g/283g
Dosage Form
POWDER
Route
TOPICAL
Marketing Status
Application #
M017
Marketing Start
07/15/2019

Recall History

10 Recalls on Record
Class II10/26/2021

Perrigo Company PLC

CGMP Deviations: Products were manufactured with contaminated excipient that was recalled from the excipient supplier.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II04/17/2024

ARG Laboratories, Inc.

Out of Specification for active ingredient. Violative grade of propylene glycol used during the manufacturing process.

OngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class III03/07/2013

Novartis Consumer Health

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date. The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II03/20/2026

Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.

This recall is being initiated following FDA's recommendation based on certain observations noted during an August 15, 2025, inspection of the manufacturing facility that may bear on product quality.

OngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class III04/27/2022

Bestco LLC

Subpotent drug: Low OOS for menthol content at the three month room temperature.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II05/19/2020

Wuhan Bingbing Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

CGMP Deviations: due to the loss of product manufacturing records and retain product samples, there is no assurance that the product will remain within specification through the labeled expiration date.

OngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II10/24/2024

Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited

cGMP Deviations

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II07/01/2020

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

CGMP Deviations: Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) misplaced/lost batch records and test results for the recalled batch.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II10/24/2024

Unexo Life Sciences Private Limited

cGMP Deviations

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II08/02/2023

Parker Laboratories, Inc.

CGMP Deviations

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Menthol used for?

This is a medicated foot powder containing menthol that you can use without a prescription to help relieve minor foot discomfort and irritation. The menthol provides a cooling sensation to help soothe the skin on your feet.

Is Menthol a controlled substance?

Menthol is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Menthol?

The generic name for Menthol is Maximum Strength Medicated Foot Powder. There are no other listed brand versions of Maximum Strength Medicated Foot Powder.

What is the NDC code for Menthol 2.8 g/283g?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Menthol 2.8 g/283g is 63941-558, listed by VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO.

Product NDC

63941-558

Package NDC

63941-558-10

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