ASTRAPHARM CHILLI BRAND CAPSAICIN .25 g/100g Plaster
by Dersan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd · 160 PACKAGE in 1 PACKAGE (11993-000-03) / 8 PATCH in 1 PACKAGE (11993-000-33) / .25 g in 1 PATCH
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 ↓
OTC
On market
Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification
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
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.
🏭 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.
🩺 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?
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Capsaicin (prescription drug) — tap one for details:
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.
💬 Questions about CAPSAICIN?
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🧪 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.
💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
💲 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 system | Per each | Per 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. | |
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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.
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.
🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price 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.
🔬 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
Age at onset
Reporter sex
Male · 43%
Female · 56%
Unknown · 0%
Serious outcomes
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
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.
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11993-0000-01 | 24 PATCH in 1 PACKAGE (11993-000-01) / .25 g in 1 PATCH (11993-000-11) | 2020-03-01 | Active |
| 11993-0000-02 | 50 PACKAGE in 1 PACKAGE (11993-000-02) / 5 PATCH in 1 PACKAGE (11993-000-12) / .25 g in 1 PATCH | 2020-03-01 | Active |
| 11993-0000-03 You're viewing this | 160 PACKAGE in 1 PACKAGE (11993-000-03) / 8 PATCH in 1 PACKAGE (11993-000-33) / .25 g in 1 PATCH | 2025-01-10 | Active |
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in NDC 11993-0000-03?
NDC 11993-0000-03 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?
Bill NDC 11993-0000-03 — the 11-digit billing format is 11993000003. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.
🧭 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 FDA registers it as 11993-000-03, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 11993-0000-03, written without dashes as 11993000003. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 11993-0000-03, the first segment (11993) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Dersan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; the middle segment (0000) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (03) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
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.
📄 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
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses: Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to: simple backache arthritis strains bruises sprains
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
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 ▾
Warnings For external use only
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients Capsaicin 0.25%..............................External analgesic
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients: Beta-pinene homopolymer, calcium carbonate, light steam-cracked aromatic naphtha(petroleum), polybutenes, rubber(natural), synthetic iron oxide, and zinc oxide
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose External analgesic
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NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.