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Melatonin Forte Melatonin, Nadidum, Niacin, Pyridoxinum Hydrochloricum, Zincum Sulphuricum, Hypophysis Suis, Hypothalamus (Suis), Lithium Carbonicum, Magnesia Carbonica, Pineal (Suis) 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 8 [hp_X]/mL; 8 [hp_X]/mL; 8 [hp_X]/mL Spray, 30 mL — NDC 43857-0020-01 package photo
Label image from the product's FDA listing (DailyMed) — may show a different pack size or an older label revision.

Melatonin Forte Melatonin, Nadidum, Niacin, Pyridoxinum Hydrochloricum, Zincum Sulphuricum, Hypophysis Suis, Hypothalamus (Suis), Lithium Carbonicum, Magnesia Carbonica, Pineal (Suis) 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 8 [hp_X]/mL; 8 [hp_X]/mL; 8 [hp_X]/mL Spray, 30 mL — NDC 43857-0020-1 (Billing 43857-0020-01)

by BioActive Nutritional, Inc. · 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY

This is a package of 30 mL of Melatonin Forte Melatonin, Nadidum, Niacin, Pyridoxinum Hydrochloricum, Zincum Sulphuricum, Hypophysis Suis, Hypothalamus (Suis), Lithium Carbonicum, Magnesia Carbonica, Pineal (Suis) 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 8 [hp_X]/mL; 8 [hp_X]/mL; 8 [hp_X]/mL Spray from BioActive Nutritional, Inc., marketed since May 2012 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 43857-0020-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 43857-0020-1 billing pads the package segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 8, 2026 · this listing last changed Oct 8, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 43857-0020-1 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
43857 labeler · 0020 product · 1 package
Package marketed since
Jan 12, 2017
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2027
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 4385700201 9
FDA record last changed
Oct 8, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 43857-0020-1
Product NDC 43857-0020
11-digit billing NDC 43857002001
SPL Set ID 410861ef-3f55-4a09-888e-2123b820f878
Established class (EPC) Copper Absorption Inhibitor; Mood Stabilizer; Nicotinic Acid; Vitamin B6 Analog
Physiologic effect Decreased Copper Ion Absorption
Chemical class Analogs/Derivatives; Nicotinic Acids; Vitamin B 6
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category UNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2012-05-04
Route ORAL
Dosage form SPRAY
Substance MELATONIN; NADIDE; NIACIN; PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE; ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE; SUS SCROFA PITUITARY GLAND; SUS SCROFA HYPOTHALAMUS; LITHIUM CARBONATE; MAGNESIUM CARBONATE; SUS SCROFA PINEAL GLAND
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 43857-0020-1 — a 5-4-1 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 package segment → 43857-0020-01. 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.

Clinical

🧪 What is this product?

Melatonin Forte is an unapproved homeopathic oral spray containing melatonin, B vitamins (niacin and pyridoxine), zinc, lithium, and magnesium along with animal-derived glandular substances. In homeopathic practice, these ingredients are traditionally combined to address sleep and energy concerns, though homeopathic products are marketed based on traditional use rather than FDA evaluation for effectiveness. This product is not evaluated by the FDA for safety or efficacy as a drug.

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
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 mLPer 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.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
43857-0020-01 You're viewing this Main listing 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE, SPRAY 2017-01-12 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Melatonin Forte 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 8 [hp_X]/mL; 8 [hp_X]/mL; 8 [hp_X]/mLthis 43857-0020-01 BioActive 30 ml — — 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

🏛️
2012
On the market since
May 2012
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
14 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.

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

  • UNII 3K9958V90M
    A liquid solvent derived from fermentation or chemical synthesis. In medicines, alcohol dissolves active ingredients, helps preserve the product, and improves how the body absorbs certain drugs.
  • UNII 2968PHW8QP
    A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
  • UNII PDC6A3C0OX
    Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
  • UNII OJ245FE5EU
    Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

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

The official label also statesCitric Acid, Demineralized Water, Ethanol 0.32%, Glycerin, Sodium Benzoate.

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

LabelerBioActive Nutritional, Inc.
Labeler code43857
First marketedMay 2012
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio315 products on file

More NDCs from BioActive Nutritional, Inc. labeler code 43857

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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 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 30 words ▾

USES: For temporary relief of imbalances in menstruation and ovulation, insomnia, dysmenorrhea and imbalance in menstrual cycle.** **Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 13 words ▾

DIRECTIONS: • Three sprays per day. • Hold in mouth for two minutes.

⚠️ Warnings 50 words ▾

WARNINGS: If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Do not use if tamper evident seal is broken or missing. Store in a cool, dry place.

🧪 Active Ingredient 27 words ▾

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Hypophysis Suis 8X, Hypothalamus 8X, Lithium Carbonicum 8X, Magnesia Carbonica 8X, Melatonin 6X, Nadidum 6X, Niacin 6X, Pineal 8X, Pyridoxinum Hydrochloricum 6X, Zincum Sulphuricum 6X.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 11 words ▾

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Citric Acid, Demineralized Water, Ethanol 0.32%, Glycerin, Sodium Benzoate.

🎯 Purpose 56 words ▾

PURPOSE: Hypophysis Suis – heavy menses,** Hypothalamus – hormonal regulation,** Lithium Carbonicum - irritability,** Magnesia Carbonica – trouble sleeping,** Melatonin – difficulty sleeping,** Nadidum - fatigue,** Niacin - antioxidant,** Pineal – hormonal regulation,** Pyridoxinum Hydrochloricum – night sweats,** Zincum Sulphuricum – abdomen pain** **Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 21 words ▾

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📄 Questions or Comments 15 words ▾

QUESTIONS: Distributed by: BioActive Nutritional, Inc. 1803 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne, FL 32935 bioactivenutritional.com 1-800-288-9525

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 16 words ▾

PACKAGE LABEL DISPLAY: BIO Active Nutritional MELATONIN FORTE HOMEOPATHIC 1 FL OZ (30 ml) Melatonin Forte

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

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product Homeopathic listing

About homeopathic listings

Melatonin Forte Melatonin, Nadidum, Niacin, Pyridoxinum Hydrochloricum, Zincum Sulphuricum, Hypophysis Suis, Hypothalamus (Suis), Lithium Carbonicum, Magnesia Carbonica, Pineal (Suis) 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 6 [hp_X]/mL; 8 [hp_X]/mL; 8 [hp_X]/mL; 8 [hp_X]/mL SPRAY is listed under the homeopathic marketing category. An NDC listing in this category does not by itself establish FDA approval, and FDA does not evaluate homeopathic products for effectiveness. This page reports the listing data as published.

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 "Unapproved Homeopathic". 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 BioActive Nutritional, Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
BioActive Nutritional, Inc. 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.
← 43857-0016-01 · BioActive 43857-0023-01 · BioActive →
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.