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Salonpas pain relieving hot Capsaicin, Menthol .025 g/100g; 1.25 g/100g Patch — NDC 46581-0871-06 package photo

Salonpas pain relieving hot Capsaicin, Menthol .025 g/100g; 1.25 g/100g Patch

by Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. · 2 POUCH in 1 BOX (46581-871-06) / 3 PATCH in 1 POUCH / 7 g in 1 PATCH
NDC 46581-0871-06
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 46581-871-06 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains7 g in 1 patch Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also comes in: 7 g 46581-0871-99
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) 46581-871-06
Product NDC 46581-871
11-digit billing NDC 46581087106
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 853136
UNII S07O44R1ZM, L7T10EIP3A
Application # M017
SPL Set ID d2aa8820-a947-404b-b617-e692fbd16502
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2018-01-01
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form PATCH
Substance CAPSAICIN; MENTHOL
GCN Seq No 062767
GCN 98541
HICL code 011107
Ingredient (HICL) Capsaicin/Menthol
HIC1 code L
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Skin/Subcutaneous Tissue
HIC2 code L6
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Irritants
HIC3 code L6A
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Irritants/Counter-Irritants
AHFS code 84:92.00.00
AHFS class Skin And Mucous Membrane Agents, Misc.
FDB label name SALONPAS GEL-PATCH HOT
FDB brand name Salonpas
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 46581-871-06 — 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 → 46581-0871-06. 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

LabelerHisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code46581
First marketedJan 2018
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio11 products on file
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

Label name SALONPAS GEL-PATCH HOT Ingredient Capsaicin/Menthol
🧪 What is this product?

Salonpas Pain Relieving Hot is a topical patch containing capsaicin and menthol, approved under FDA's over-the-counter monograph rules for pain relief products. Capsaicin, derived from chili peppers, and menthol are commonly used in topical patches to create warming or cooling sensations and are typically used to temporarily relieve minor muscle and joint pain. The patch is applied directly to the skin over the affected area.

Supplement & herbal interactions

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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.

🧪 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 7FLD91C86K
    Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
  • UNII 2G86QN327L
    Gelatin is a protein derived from animal collagen, commonly used in medicines as a gelling agent and capsule material. It helps create soft or hard capsule shells that hold and release medication, and can also thicken liquid formulations.
  • 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 A2I8C7HI9T
    Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
  • UNII 172F2WN8DV
    A fatty alcohol derived from animal or plant oils. It acts as an emollient and helps stabilize emulsions, allowing oil and water to mix evenly in the medication.
  • UNII 532B59J990
    Polyvinyl alcohol is a synthetic polymer made from plant-derived materials. It's used as a binder to hold ingredients together, a film-former in coatings, and a thickener in liquid formulations.
  • UNII 6DC9Q167V3
    Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
  • UNII Z8IX2SC1OH
    Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
  • UNII 9T3UU8T0QK
    A clay-like mineral compound that acts as an absorbent and anti-caking agent in tablets and powders. It helps prevent clumping and improves the flow of ingredients during manufacturing and tablet formation.
  • UNII 06XEA2VD56
    Sorbitan oleate is an emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and keeps them from separating in the medicine.
  • UNII W4888I119H
    Tartaric acid is a natural organic acid found in grapes and tamarinds. In medicines, it works as a buffer to control acidity, an antioxidant to prevent spoilage, and sometimes a flavoring or binding agent.
  • UNII 15FIX9V2JP
    Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statesedetate disodium, gelatin, glycerin, magnesium aluminometasilicate, methylacrylate/2-ethylhexyl acrylate copolymer, nonoxynol, oleyl alcohol, polyacrylic acid, polyvinyl alcohol, propylene glycol, sodium polyacrylate, sorbitan monooleate, tartaric acid, titanium dioxide, water, methyparaben, propylparaben

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 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.
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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.
Try another pack size: 7 g
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

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Eagle Brand Medicated Plaster Extra Strength .025 g/100g; 1.25 g/100g 43405-0301-05 Borden 5 patches — — FDA listed —
Salonpas pain relieving hot .025 g/100g; 1.25 g/100gthis 46581-0871-06 Hisamitsu 6 patches — — FDA listed —
HealthWise Pain Relief Gel Patch .025 g/100g; 1.25 g/100g 71101-0105-01 Veridian 3 patches — — FDA listed —
AsperFlex HOT .025 g/100g; 1.25 g/100g 71399-4439-06 Akron 6 patches — — 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

🏛️
2018
On the market since
Jan 2018
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
8 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.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
46581-0871-06 You're viewing this 2 POUCH in 1 BOX (46581-871-06) / 3 PATCH in 1 POUCH / 7 g in 1 PATCH 2018-01-01 Active
46581-0871-99 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH (46581-871-99) / 7 g in 1 PATCH 2018-11-01 Discontinued by firm

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 46581-0871-06?
NDC 46581-0871-06 is listed by the FDA — 2 pouch in 1 box / 3 patch in 1 pouch / 7 g in 1 patch.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Salonpas pain relieving hot Capsaicin, Menthol .025 g/100g; 1.25 g/100g Patch?
Bill NDC 46581-0871-06 — the 11-digit billing format is 46581087106. 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 46581-871-06, 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: 46581-0871-06, written without dashes as 46581087106. 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 46581-0871-06, the first segment (46581) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.; the middle segment (0871) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (06) 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 Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.. 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 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 1 patch (46581-0871-99). 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?
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., 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.

📄 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 📦 Storage and Handling 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 21 words ▾

Uses For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: simple backache arthritis strains bruises sprains

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 57 words ▾

Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and over: clean and dry affected area remove film from patch and apply to the skin (see illustration) apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily remove patch from the skin after at most 8 hour-application Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 138 words ▾

Warnings For external use only Do not use on wounds or damaged skin with a heating pad if you are allergic to any ingredients of this product When using this product use only as directed avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes or rashes do not bandage tightly discontinue use at least 1 hour before a bath or shower do not use immediately after a bath or shower Stop use and ask a doctor if skin reactions such as redness, itching, rash, excessive irritation, buring sensation, swelling or blistering occur conditions worsen symptoms persist for more than 7 days symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

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

📦 Storage and Handling 13 words ▾

Other information Avoid storing product in direct sunlight Protect product from excessive moisture

🧪 Active Ingredient 9 words ▾

Active ingredients Capsicum extract 0.025% as Capsaicin Menthol 1.25%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 31 words ▾

Inactive ingredients edetate disodium, gelatin, glycerin, magnesium aluminometasilicate, methylacrylate/2-ethylhexyl acrylate copolymer, nonoxynol, oleyl alcohol, polyacrylic acid, polyvinyl alcohol, propylene glycol, sodium polyacrylate, sorbitan monooleate, tartaric acid, titanium dioxide, water, methyparaben, propylparaben

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Topical analgesic

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 46581-0840-07 · Hisamitsu 46582-0002-01 · R. →
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.