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Freds Medicated anti itch Pramoxine hydrochloride, menthol 1 g/100g; 1 g/100g Cream — NDC 53943-0265-01 package photo
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Freds Medicated anti itch Pramoxine hydrochloride, menthol 1 g/100g; 1 g/100g Cream — NDC 53943-265-01 (Billing 53943-0265-01)

by Discount Drug Mart · 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 28 g in 1 TUBE

This is a package of Freds Medicated anti itch Pramoxine hydrochloride, menthol 1 g/100g; 1 g/100g Cream from Discount Drug Mart, marketed since Apr 2014 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 53943-0265-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 53943-265-01 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 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 53943-265-01 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
53943 labeler · 265 product · 01 package
Package marketed since
Apr 13, 2014
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 5394326501 3
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 53943-265-01
Product NDC 53943-265
11-digit billing NDC 53943026501
RxCUI 1116155
UNII 88AYB867L5, L7T10EIP3A
Application # M017
SPL Set ID 8697b932-da5a-717e-e053-2a91aa0afcae
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2014-04-13
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form CREAM
Substance PRAMOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE; MENTHOL
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1116155
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 53943-265-01 — 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 → 53943-0265-01. 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.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Local anesthetics class.

Drug family (ATC) Local anesthetics, Anesthetics for topical use
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 is this product?

Fred's Medicated Anti Itch is a topical cream containing pramoxine hydrochloride and menthol. Pramoxine hydrochloride is a local anesthetic commonly used to numb itching and minor skin discomfort on the surface of the skin. Menthol produces a cooling sensation that is also typically used to help relieve itching and minor skin irritation. This is an over-the-counter monograph product, meaning it is marketed under established FDA guidelines for its drug category rather than as an individually approved new drug application.

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 gPer 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.
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
53943-0265-01 You're viewing this Main listing 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 28 g in 1 TUBE 2014-04-13 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Freds Medicated anti itch 1 g/100g; 1 g/100gthis 53943-0265-01 Discount 1 tube — — FDA listed —
QC Medicated anti itch 1 g/100g; 1 g/100g 63868-0959-01 Chain 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Best Choice Medicated anti itch 1 g/100g; 1 g/100g 63941-0265-01 value 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Family Care Maximum Strength Medicated Anti Itch 10 mg/g; 10 mg/g 65923-0104-14 United 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Anti Itch Maximum Relief 10 mg/g; 10 mg/g 67234-0008-01 Natureplex 1 tube — — FDA listed —
CVS Medicated anti itch 1 g/100g; 1 g/100g 69842-0265-01 CVS 1 tube — — 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

🏛️
2014
On the market since
Apr 2014
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
12 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.

What it looks like

Color white
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

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 WR1WPI7EW8
    A synthetic form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant. It prevents oils and fats in the medicine from breaking down and becoming rancid, helping keep the product stable during storage.
  • UNII ZY81Z83H0X
    Aloe vera leaf is a plant extract derived from the aloe plant. It is used in medicines as a natural moisturizer and skin-soothing agent in topical formulations.
  • 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 2R04ONI662
    Eucalyptus oil is a fragrant liquid extracted from eucalyptus tree leaves. It's used in medicines as a flavor, scent, or soothing agent in topical products and cough preparations.
  • UNII LAV5U5022Y
    Methyl salicylate is a naturally derived liquid compound commonly found in wintergreen plants. In medicines, it's used as a flavoring agent and penetrating solvent to help distribute active ingredients evenly throughout topical products.
  • UNII T5L8T28FGP
    Mineral oil is a clear, odorless liquid derived from crude oil. It acts as a lubricant and emollient in medications, helping pills slide smoothly during manufacturing and aiding moisture retention in topical products.
  • UNII 4T6H12BN9U
    Petrolatum is a purified mineral oil-based jelly derived from petroleum. In medicines, it acts as an emollient, lubricant, and moisture barrier to soften skin, reduce friction, and help prevent water loss from formulations.
  • UNII 1K7417JX6Q
    A synthetic surfactant made from propylene glycol and fatty alcohols. It helps dissolve, suspend, or mix ingredients that don't naturally blend together in liquid medicines and personal care products.
  • 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 7C98FKB43H
    Sodium acrylate is a synthetic polymer (plastic-like material) used as a superabsorbent and thickening agent in medicines. It helps control the consistency and release of active ingredients, particularly in gel or semi-solid formulations.
  • UNII 53J3F32P58
    A synthetic detergent derived from stearic acid, a fatty substance. It helps dissolve or distribute oil-based ingredients evenly throughout the medicine, acting as an emulsifier and solubilizer in tablets and capsules.
  • UNII 2KR89I4H1Y
    Stearyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from natural oils or made synthetically. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping mix ingredients together and give the product the right texture.
  • UNII 9O3K93S3TK
    Trolamine is an alkaline compound used as a pH buffer and emulsifier in medicines. It helps neutralize acids, stabilize formulations, and enable mixing of oil and water-based ingredients.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statesaloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, diazolidinyl urea, edetate disodium, eucalyptus oil, methylparaben, methyl salicylate, mineral oil, PPG-1 trideceth-6, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium acrylates copolymer, steareth-21, stearyl alcohol, tocopheryl acetate, trolamine, white petrolatum

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

LabelerDiscount Drug Mart
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code53943
First marketedApr 2014
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio130 products on file

More NDCs from Discount Drug Mart labeler code 53943

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 📦 Storage and Handling 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 When Using This Product 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 33 words ▾

Uses for the temporary relief of pain and itching due to: minor burns, sunburn, minor cuts, scrapes, insect bites, minor skin irritations ,minor rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 19 words ▾

Adults and Children 2 years and older: Apply to affected are not more than 3 to 4 times daily.

⚠️ Warnings 29 words ▾

Warnings When using this product do not get into eyes Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📦 Storage and Handling 7 words ▾

Other Information store at controlled room temperature

🧪 Active Ingredient 7 words ▾

Active Ingredient Menthol 1% Pramoxine hydrochloride 1%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 37 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, diazolidinyl urea, edetate disodium, eucalyptus oil, methylparaben, methyl salicylate, mineral oil, PPG-1 trideceth-6, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium acrylates copolymer, steareth-21, stearyl alcohol, tocopheryl acetate, trolamine, white petrolatum

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Topical anagesic

📄 When Using This Product 9 words ▾

When using this product do not get into eyes

📄 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.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 3 words ▾

Principal Display Panel

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 Pramoxine hydrochloride, menthol — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Pruritus32
Rash27
Fatigue15
Nausea14
Pain14
Arthralgia13
Dizziness13

Age at onset

Adult8
Elderly31

Reporter sex

203 reports

Serious outcomes

Death21
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 18 0
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 Discount Drug Mart. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Discount Drug Mart 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.
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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.