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Octagon Pain Relief Menthol, unspecified form 100 mg/g Gel, 85 g

by NATURAL ESSENTIALS, INC. · 85 g in 1 BOTTLE (66902-196-03)
NDC 66902-0196-03
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 66902-196-03 billing pads the product segment with a zero
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) 66902-196-03
Product NDC 66902-196
11-digit billing NDC 66902019603
UNII L7T10EIP3A
Application # M017
SPL Set ID 9926f733-1506-4224-9d70-b1813cd81ec3
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2024-07-08
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form GEL
Substance MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 66902-196-03 — 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 → 66902-0196-03. 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.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerNATURAL ESSENTIALS, INC.
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code66902
First marketedJul 2024
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio34 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?

Octagon Pain Relief Menthol is a topical gel containing menthol, an active ingredient commonly used in over-the-counter products to provide temporary relief of minor aches and pains. This product is marketed under the FDA's OTC monograph rules for topical analgesic gels. Menthol works by creating a cooling sensation on the skin that is typically associated with pain relief. The gel form is applied directly to the skin over the affected area.

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.

🧪 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 H4N855PNZ1
    Alpha-tocopherol is a form of vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant derived from natural or synthetic sources. In medicines, it prevents oils and fats from breaking down and becoming rancid, protecting the product's stability and shelf life.
  • 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 OZ0E5Y15PZ
    A plant extract from arnica flowers, used as a flavoring agent or fragrance component in medicines. It may also provide mild soothing properties to certain topical formulations.
  • UNII 5TJD82A1ET
    A cooling crystalline substance made synthetically that is added to medicines as a fragrance, flavoring agent, and mild local irritant to produce a cooling or warming sensation on the skin or mucous membranes.
  • UNII 69VJ1LPN1S
    Cannabis sativa seed oil is a plant-based oil derived from hemp seeds. It's used in medicines as a carrier or emollient to help deliver active ingredients and improve product texture and absorption.
  • UNII 71DD5V995L
    A synthetic polymer derived from acrylic acid, crosslinked to form a gel-like substance. It thickens formulations, improves texture, and helps distribute active ingredients evenly in topical products like creams and gels.
  • UNII 9H4PO4Z4FT
    A sulfur-containing organic compound used as a solvent and penetration enhancer in medicines. It helps dissolve active ingredients and improve their absorption through skin or mucous membranes.
  • UNII 147D247K3P
    Ethylhexylglycerin is a synthetic preservative used to prevent bacteria and mold from growing in medicines and personal care products. It helps keep the product safe and stable throughout its shelf life.
  • UNII H3R47K3TBD
    FD&C Blue No. 1 is a synthetic blue dye approved for use in foods and medicines. It serves as a colorant to give the medication its distinctive appearance and help with product identification.
  • UNII I753WB2F1M
    FD&C Yellow No. 5 is a synthetic yellow colorant approved by the FDA. It is added to medicines to make pills, tablets, or liquids visually distinct and easier to identify.
  • UNII 1Q953B4O4F
    Ilex paraguariensis leaf, commonly known as yerba mate, is a plant extract used in medicines as a flavoring agent and to add botanical content. It may also contribute mild preservative properties to the formulation.
  • UNII ND2M416302
    Isopropyl alcohol is a clear liquid solvent derived from petroleum. In medicines, it dissolves active ingredients and other components, helps the product flow smoothly, and aids in sterilization during manufacturing.
  • UNII HIE492ZZ3T
    Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative and antimicrobial agent used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and cosmetic products, extending shelf life and maintaining product safety.
  • UNII ETJ7Z6XBU4
    Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
  • UNII 451W47IQ8X
    Sodium chloride is common table salt. It's used in medicines as a buffer to maintain proper pH, as a filler to add bulk, or to adjust the osmotic balance in liquid formulations.
  • UNII VIF565UC2G
    Tea tree oil is an essential oil extracted from the leaves of the Australian tea tree plant. In medicines, it typically serves as a flavoring agent, fragrance, or antimicrobial component in topical formulations.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statesAcrylate Crosspolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arnica Montana (Arnica Flower) Extract, Camphor, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Dead Sea Salts, Ethylhexylglycerin, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Yellow #5, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Isopropyl Alcohol, Melaleuca Alternafolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Methylsulfonylmethane USP, Phenoxyethanol, Silicon Dioxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethanolamine, 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 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.
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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

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Stopain Clinical 100 mg/g 63936-0975-05 Troy 5 g — — FDA listed —
Evel Knievels Natural Choice Pain Relief 100 mg/g 66902-0195-03 Natural 85 g — — FDA listed —
Octagon Pain Relief 100 mg/gthis 66902-0196-03 NATURAL 85 g — — FDA listed —
CVS Health Pain Relief Foot 100 mg/g 66902-0292-04 NATURAL 113 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

🏛️
2024
On the market since
Jul 2024
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
2 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
66902-0196-03 You're viewing this 85 g in 1 BOTTLE (66902-196-03) 2024-07-08 Active

🧭 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 — Not published for this NDC No photo available yet for this listing.
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 66902-196-03, 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: 66902-0196-03, written without dashes as 66902019603. 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 66902-0196-03, the first segment (66902) is the labeler code FDA assigned to NATURAL ESSENTIALS, INC.; the middle segment (0196) 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 NATURAL ESSENTIALS, INC.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
NATURAL ESSENTIALS, 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 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 19 words ▾

Uses Temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: Simple backache Arthritis Strains Sprains

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 31 words ▾

Directions Adults/Children 2 years and older: Roll on the affected area not more than 3 or 4 times daily Shake well before use Children under 2 years old: Consult a physician

⚠️ Warnings 111 words ▾

Warnings For external use only Flammable Keep away from excessive heat or open flame Do not use With heating pad or device With ointments, creams, sprays or liniments On wounds, damaged skin or irritated skin Ask a doctor before use if you Have sensitive skin Are pregnant or breastfeeding When using this product Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes Do not bandage tightly Stop use and ask a doctor if Condition worsens Symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up then reoccur again within a few days Irritation develops Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

🧪 Active Ingredient 6 words ▾

Active Ingredients Natural Menthol USP 10.0%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 49 words ▾

Inactive ingredients Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arnica Montana (Arnica Flower) Extract, Camphor, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Dead Sea Salts, Ethylhexylglycerin, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Yellow #5, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Isopropyl Alcohol, Melaleuca Alternafolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Methylsulfonylmethane USP, Phenoxyethanol, Silicon Dioxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethanolamine, Water.

🎯 Purpose 4 words ▾

Purpose Cooling Pain Relief

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 66902-0195-03 · Natural 66902-0215-05 · Natural →
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.