Quick answers
- What is ABSORBINE jr.?
- ABSORBINE jr. is a brand name of Menthol and Lidocaine and phenol, an over-the-counter medicine. The FDA NDC Directory lists 9 ABSORBINE jr. products in 5 strengths and forms.
- Who makes ABSORBINE jr.?
- Clarion Brands, LLC lists 9 of the 9 ABSORBINE jr. products in the FDA NDC Directory.
- Is there a generic or store brand of ABSORBINE jr.?
- Other products of Menthol and Lidocaine and phenol are listed with the FDA, but none in exactly the same strength and form as a ABSORBINE jr. product.
- Has ABSORBINE jr. been recalled?
- No recall linked to ABSORBINE jr. products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
What ABSORBINE jr. is
Each ABSORBINE jr. product as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, by active ingredient, strength and form, with its official label. “Same medicine, other names” counts the other products with exactly the same active ingredients, strength and form (generic versions, store brands and other brands); inactive ingredients can differ.
Menthol · over-the-counter medicine
| Strength and form | Product names | Same medicine, other names | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| menthol 4% liquid (topical) | Absorbine Jr. Plus | None listed | DailyMed |
| menthol 7500 mg/h patch (topical) | Absorbine Jr Back Patch, Absorbine Jr Neck and Shoulder, Absorbine Jr. Pain Relieving Knee Patch | None listed | DailyMed |
Its page quotes the Drug Facts label and lists every brand and store brand: Menthol →
Lidocaine and phenol · over-the-counter medicine
| Strength and form | Product names | Same medicine, other names | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| lidocaine 4% · phenol 1.5% cream (topical) | Absorbine Jr Pro No Mess Roll-on Plus, Absorbine Jr Pro Cream | None listed | DailyMed |
| lidocaine 4% · phenol 1.5% liquid (topical) | Absorbine Jr. Pro Rollon | None listed | DailyMed |
| lidocaine hydrochloride 4% · phenol 1.5% spray (topical) | ABSORBINE jr. | None listed | DailyMed |
Its page quotes the Drug Facts label and lists every brand and store brand: Lidocaine and phenol →
FDA approval
ABSORBINE jr. products are sold under an FDA over-the-counter monograph: rules that set the allowed active ingredients, strengths and label wording, so these products do not need an individual FDA approval.
Companies that list ABSORBINE jr.
The company named on the package (holder, repackager or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of ABSORBINE jr. products.
- Clarion Brands, LLC9 products
Recalls
No recall linked to ABSORBINE jr. products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drugs@FDA (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) 2026 — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data.medicaid.gov, list of November 4, 2026, retrieved November 7, 2026
Which names get a brand page: a name the NDC Directory lists for a medicine, held by one company (the FDA application holder, or the company named on most of its products), that is not just a description, and that is not the only product of its medicine.