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Satohap dl-camphor, l-menthol, methyl salicylate 5 mg; 4 mg; 8 mg Patch, 5 patches — NDC 49873-0018-02 package photo

Satohap dl-camphor, l-menthol, methyl salicylate 5 mg; 4 mg; 8 mg Patch, 5 patches

by Sato Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · 1 POUCH in 1 CARTON (49873-018-02) / 5 PATCH in 1 POUCH
NDC 49873-0018-02
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 49873-018-02 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains5 patches Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also comes in: 5 patches 49873-0018-05
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Aug 13, 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) 49873-018-02
Product NDC 49873-018
11-digit billing NDC 49873001802
RxCUI 2669659
UNII 5TJD82A1ET, BZ1R15MTK7, LAV5U5022Y
Application # M017
SPL Set ID df0e2b83-8f61-4ed8-bcc4-55e4ea782090
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 1989-11-08
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form PATCH
Substance CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC); LEVOMENTHOL; METHYL SALICYLATE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 49873-018-02 — 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 → 49873-0018-02. 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.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerSato Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code49873
First marketedNov 1989
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio30 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

🧪 What is this product?

Satohap is a topical patch marketed as an over-the-counter monograph product containing camphor, menthol, and methyl salicylate. These three ingredients are commonly combined in external pain-relief products and are typically used to produce a warming or cooling sensation on the skin. Camphor and menthol work as counterirritants, while methyl salicylate functions similarly. The patch delivers these ingredients directly to the area where it is applied.

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 M4PPW69Y4H
    A synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid and sodium acrylate that acts as a binder and thickener. It helps hold tablet ingredients together and controls how quickly the medicine dissolves in the body.
  • UNII 03J11K103C
    Algeldrate is an aluminum-based compound that neutralizes stomach acid. It's used in antacid formulations as the active therapeutic ingredient, though classified here as an excipient in combination products where it works alongside other components to relieve heartburn and indigestion.
  • UNII Q984S31CYH
    A synthetic polymer made from butyl acrylate and methacrylic acid. It's used as a coating material to control how and where a medicine dissolves in the digestive system, helping ensure the drug is released at the right location.
  • UNII 132584PQMO
    A synthetic polymer used as a thickening agent and stabilizer in gels and creams. It helps create the product's texture, keeps ingredients evenly mixed, and improves how the medicine spreads on skin.
  • UNII K679OBS311
    Carboxymethylcellulose sodium is a plant-derived thickening agent made from cellulose. In medicines, it acts as a binder to hold ingredients together, a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart, or a thickener in liquids.
  • 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 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 817L1N4CKP
    Malic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in fruits. It works as a buffer and flavor agent to maintain the medicine's pH balance and add tartness to the product.
  • UNII 02NG325BQG
    A synthetic oil made by chemically treating castor oil. It acts as a solubilizer and emulsifier to help mix water and oily ingredients together in liquid medicines.
  • 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 506T60A25R
    Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
  • 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 statesInactive ingredients aluminum hydroxide gel, carbomer, carmellose sodium, edetate disodium, glycerin, malic acid, methacrylic acid and n-butyl acrylate copolymer, partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol, partially neutralized polyacrylate, PEG 60 hydrogenated castor oil, sorbitol, titanium dioxide, water.

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: 5 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.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Satohap 5 mg/1; 4 mg/1; 8 mgthis 49873-0018-02 Sato 5 patches — — FDA listed —
Satogesic 5 mg/1; 4 mg/1; 8 mg 49873-0060-01 Sato 5 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

🏛️
1989
On the market since
Nov 1989
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
37 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
49873-0018-02 You're viewing this 1 POUCH in 1 CARTON (49873-018-02) / 5 PATCH in 1 POUCH 1989-11-08 Active
49873-0018-05 1 POUCH in 1 CARTON (49873-018-05) / 5 PATCH in 1 POUCH 1989-11-08 Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 49873-0018-02?
NDC 49873-0018-02 contains 5 patches — 1 pouch in 1 carton / 5 patch in 1 pouch.
What is the difference between NDC 49873-0018-02 and NDC 49873-0018-05?
Both are Satohap dl-camphor, l-menthol, methyl salicylate 5 mg; 4 mg; 8 mg Patch — the drug itself is identical. NDC 49873-0018-02 is the 5 patches package, while NDC 49873-0018-05 is the 5 patches package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Satohap dl-camphor, l-menthol, methyl salicylate 5 mg; 4 mg; 8 mg Patch?
Bill NDC 49873-0018-02 — the 11-digit billing format is 49873001802. 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 49873-018-02, 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: 49873-0018-02, written without dashes as 49873001802. 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 49873-0018-02, the first segment (49873) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Sato Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.; the middle segment (0018) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (02) 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 Sato 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 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 5 patches (49873-0018-05). 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?
Sato 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 24 words ▾

Uses temporary relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with ■ simple backache ■ arthritis ■ strains ■ bruises ■ sprains

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 30 words ▾

Directions ■ Strip off the polyethylene film and place adhesive pad over affected area. ■ Change pad 1 or 2 times a day ■ Not for children under 4 years.

⚠️ Warnings 79 words ▾

Warnings For external use only Do not use ■ on wounds or on damaged skin When using this product ■ avoid contact with the eyes ■ do not bandage tightly Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ condition worsens ■ symptoms persist for more than 7 days ■ symptoms clear up and occur again withn a few days Keep out of reach of children . If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

🧪 Active Ingredient 9 words ▾

Active ingredients dl-Camphor 0.5% l-Menthol 0.4% Methyl Salicylate 0.8%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 35 words ▾

Inactive ingredients aluminum hydroxide gel, carbomer, carmellose sodium, edetate disodium, glycerin, malic acid, methacrylic acid and n-butyl acrylate copolymer, partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol, partially neutralized polyacrylate, PEG 60 hydrogenated castor oil, sorbitol, titanium dioxide, water.

🎯 Purpose 11 words ▾

Purpose dl-Camphor External analgesic l-Menthol External analgesic Methyl Salicylate External analgesic

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 49867-0080-00 · Apotex 49873-0019-01 · Sato →
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.