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Astrapharm Chilli Brand Capsaicin .25 g/100g Plaster — NDC 11993-000-03 (Billing 11993-0000-03)

by Dersan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd · 160 PACKAGE in 1 PACKAGE / 8 PATCH in 1 PACKAGE / .25 g in 1 PATCH

This is a package of Astrapharm Chilli Brand Capsaicin .25 g/100g Plaster from Dersan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, marketed since Mar 2020 and currently FDA-listed.

NDC 11993-0000-03
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 11993-000-03 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains.25 g in 1 patch Pack sizes3 compare ↓
Product page 11993-0000-01 Also comes in: 24 patches 11993-000-01 31250000 patches 11993-000-02
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 11993-000-03 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
11993 labeler · 000 product · 03 package
Package marketed since
Jan 10, 2025
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Barcode (UPC)
8888756600215
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 11993-000-03
Product NDC 11993-000
11-digit billing NDC 11993000003
RxCUI 1111739
UNII S07O44R1ZM
UPC 8888756600215
Application # M017
SPL Set ID b4c2d4fd-7d5d-4156-ac27-e72ebc9671ec
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2020-03-01
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form PLASTER
Substance CAPSAICIN
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1111739
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 11993-000-03 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 11993-0000-03. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Capsaicin and similar agents class.

Drug family (ATC) Capsaicin and similar agents, Other local anesthetics
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Capsaicin topical system is used to treat neuropathic pain from postherpetic neuralgia (PHN; the burning, stabbing pain or aches that may last for months or years after an attack of shingles) or from diabetic neuropathy (numbness or tingling due to nerve damage in people who have diabetes). Capsaicin is a substance that is found in chili peppers. Capsaicin topical system is in a class of medications called topical pain relievers. It works by affecting nerve cells in the skin that are associated with pain, which results in decreased activity of these nerve cells and a reduced sense of pain.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Yes, completely normal — and it actually means the medicine is working. Capsaicin activates the same pain-sensing receptors in your skin that respond to heat and spicy food. That b...
  • Why does capsaicin burn when I put it on? Is that normal?
  • For most OTC creams and ointments, you can apply up to 3 to 4 times a day. For OTC patches, apply to clean, dry skin and remove after no more than 8 hours — again, up to 3 to 4 tim...
  • How often should I apply capsaicin cream or use the patch?
📖 Read our full Capsaicin guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Capsaicin (prescription drug) — tap one for details:

Dimethylsulfoxide (dmso)Moderate Turpentine OilModerate AlchemillaMinor
🌿 Every supplement checked against Capsaicin (prescription drug) (3 interactions) — ranked by severity →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
ℹ️
No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 24 patches 31250000 patches
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
11993-0000-01 11993-000-01 Main listing 24 PATCH in 1 PACKAGE / .25 g in 1 PATCH 2020-03-01 — Active
11993-0000-02 11993-000-02 50 PACKAGE in 1 PACKAGE / 5 PATCH in 1 PACKAGE / .25 g in 1 PATCH 2020-03-01 — Active
11993-0000-03 You're viewing this 160 PACKAGE in 1 PACKAGE / 8 PATCH in 1 PACKAGE / .25 g in 1 PATCH 2025-01-10 — Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package is listed by the FDA — 160 package in 1 package / 8 patch in 1 package / .25 g in 1 patch.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Astrapharm Chilli Brand Capsaicin .25 g/100g Plaster?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Astrapharm Chilli Brand .25 g/100gthis 11993-0000-03 Dersan 5242880000 patches — — FDA listed —
Capsadyn .25 g/100g 83009-0169-01 Chorda 28 g — — FDA listed —
Nufabrx Knee Sleeve .25 g/100g 72490-0044-10 Nufabrx 1 g — — FDA listed —
Nufabrx Shin Sleeve .25 g/100g 72490-0045-10 Nufabrx 1 g — — FDA listed —
Nufabrx Ankle Sleeve .25 g/100g 72490-0046-10 Nufabrx 1 g — — FDA listed —
Nufabrx Medicine Infused Ankle Sleeve .25 g/100g 72490-0039-10 Nufabrx 1 g — — FDA listed —
Nufabrx Medicine Infused Wrist Sleeve .25 g/100g 72490-0040-10 Nufabrx 1 g — — FDA listed —
Nufabrx Arm Sleeve .25 g/100g 72490-0041-10 Nufabrx 1 g — — FDA listed —
Nufabrx Elbow Sleeve .25 g/100g 72490-0042-10 Nufabrx 1 g — — FDA listed —
Nufabrx Medicine Infused Elbow Sleeve .25 g/100g 72490-0038-10 Nufabrx 1 g — — FDA listed —
Nufabrx Leg Sleeve .25 g/100g 72490-0043-10 Nufabrx 1 g — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2020
On the market since
Mar 2020
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
6 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Capsaicin inactive ingredients by manufacturer: every current product's list side by side, so you can ask your pharmacy for the version that does not list it.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII 4MS8VHZ1HJ
    Beta-pinene is a natural oil derived from plant sources like pine and other evergreens. In medicines, it may serve as a fragrance or flavoring agent, and can help improve how ingredients dissolve or absorb in liquid formulations.
  • UNII 1N032N7MFO
    A brown-colored mineral form of iron oxide used as a colorant in tablets and capsules. It gives medicines their brown or tan appearance without affecting how the drug works.
  • UNII H0G9379FGK
    Calcium carbonate is a white mineral powder used as a filler and buffering agent in medicines. It helps give tablets their bulk and size while neutralizing stomach acid in some formulations.
  • UNII O3L624621X
    A petroleum-derived hydrocarbon solvent used in some liquid drug formulations. It helps dissolve or suspend active ingredients and may improve how the medicine flows or is absorbed by the body.
  • UNII 2LQ0UUW8IN
    A natural rubber material derived from the rubber tree. It's used as a coating or component in capsule shells and drug delivery devices to provide structure, flexibility, and controlled release of the medication.
  • UNII 1NA5AO9GH7
    A synthetic polymer derived from petroleum, polybutene is used as a binder and lubricant in solid medications to help hold ingredients together and improve the tablet or capsule's flow during manufacturing.
  • UNII SOI2LOH54Z
    Zinc oxide is a white mineral powder used in medicines as a protective barrier agent and color additive. It helps shield skin in topical products and may also serve as a filler or opacifying ingredient.

7 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesBeta-pinene homopolymer, calcium carbonate, light steam-cracked aromatic naphtha(petroleum), polybutenes, rubber(natural), synthetic iron oxide, and zinc oxide

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerDersan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code11993
First marketedMar 2020
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 Do Not Use 📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 📄 When Using This Product 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Other Information 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 19 words ▾

Uses: Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to: simple backache arthritis strains bruises sprains

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 57 words ▾

Directions: Clean and dry affected area, peel plaster away from paper backing and apply to the affected area by pressing edges down firmly. If needed, cut plaster into smaller pieces. Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Apply to affected area not more than 3 times daily. Children under 12 years, consult doctor before use.

⚠️ Warnings 5 words ▾

Warnings For external use only

🧪 Active Ingredient 5 words ▾

Active ingredients Capsaicin 0.25%..............................External analgesic

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 18 words ▾

Inactive ingredients: Beta-pinene homopolymer, calcium carbonate, light steam-cracked aromatic naphtha(petroleum), polybutenes, rubber(natural), synthetic iron oxide, and zinc oxide

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose External analgesic

📄 Do Not Use 9 words ▾

Do not use on wounds damaged or irritated skin

📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 6 words ▾

Stop use and ask doctor if

📄 When Using This Product 60 words ▾

When using this product avoid contact with the eyes or mucous membranes do not bandage tightly may cause rash or festering. Not recommended for people with sensitive skin. burning sensation may occur. Not recommended for use when in contact with hot water. highly adhesive plaster may hurt skin upon removal of product. Do not apply on hairy surface of skin.

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 51 words ▾

Stop use and ask a doctor if Excessive irritation of the skin develops Condition worsens Symptoms persist for more than 7 days Symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days When using for pain of arthritis: if redness is present in conditions affecting children under 12 years of age

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 19 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📄 Other Information 15 words ▾

Other information: Once opened, keep the unused plaster in an air-tight container. Store at 20-25°C(68-77°F)

📄 Questions or Comments 22 words ▾

Questions or comments? M-F, 9 am to 5 pm Pacific Time You may also report serious side effects to this phone number.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 113 words ▾

Astrapharm "Chilli Brand" External Analgesic Plaster 4.5in x 7in x 24 Astrapharm Chilli Brand PDP Inner Package 4.5in x 7in x 1 Inner Package Astrapharm "Chilli Brand" External Analgesic Plaster 3.4in x 4.5in x 50 3.jpg Astrapharm "Chilli Brand" External Analgesic Plaster 2.26in x 1.77in x 160 5.jpg Inner Package 2.26in x 1.77in x 8 6.jpg Inner package 3.4in x 4.5in x 5 4.jpg

Inner Package 4.5in x 7in x 1 Inner Package

Astrapharm "Chilli Brand" External Analgesic Plaster 3.4in x 4.5in x 50 3.jpg

Astrapharm "Chilli Brand" External Analgesic Plaster 2.26in x 1.77in x 160 5.jpg

Inner Package 2.26in x 1.77in x 8 6.jpg

Inner package 3.4in x 4.5in x 5 4.jpg

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for ASTRAPHARM CHILLI BRAND (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Fatigue141
Weight Increased99
Pain91
Insomnia89
Poor Quality Sleep75
Hypertension71
Cataract68

Age at onset

Child2
Adolescent4
Adult140
Elderly79

Reporter sex

1,399 reports
Male · 43%
Female · 56%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization427
Disabling76
Death73
Life-threatening56
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2022 2023 2024 2026 124 49
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Dersan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 2 other package presentations of this same product, including 24 patches (11993-0000-01), 31250000 patches (11993-0000-02). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Dersan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
← 11988-0001-01 · Lubbock 11994-0001-20 · Lantheus →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.