Capsaicin HP Arthritis Pain Relief .1 g/100g Cream, 1 tube
by Nationwide Pharmaceutical LLC · 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (69375-006-60) / 56.6 g in 1 TUBE
NDC 69375-0006-60
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
69375-006-60
billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC
On market
Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Sep 17, 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)
69375-006-60
Product NDC
69375-006
11-digit billing NDC
69375000660
NCPDP billing unit
GM — per gram (weight)
Application #
M017
SPL Set ID
4dedfc37-fead-410d-a5d4-48a4de8fc432
DEA schedule
Non-controlled
Marketing category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status
On market
FDA listing status
Listed (active directory)
Marketing start
2023-08-21
Route
TOPICAL
Dosage form
CREAM
Substance
CAPSAICIN
GCN Seq No
058057
GCN
23373
HICL code
002577
Ingredient (HICL)
Capsaicin
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
CAPSAICIN HP 0.1% CREAM
FDB brand name
Capsaicin Hp
Legend status
O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 69375-006-60 — 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 → 69375-0006-60. 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
LabelerNationwide Pharmaceutical LLC
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code69375
First marketedAug 2023
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio2 products on file
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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.
🩺 Clinical
Label name CAPSAICIN HP 0.1% CREAM Ingredient Capsaicin
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM
Topical capsaicin is used to relieve minor pain in muscles and joints caused by arthritis, backaches, muscle strains, bruises, cramps, and sprains. Capsaicin is a substance that is found in chili peppers. It works by affecting nerve cells in the skin that are associated with pain, which results in decreased activity of these nerve cells and a reduced sense of pain.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
- Yes, completely normal — and it actually means the medicine is working. Capsaicin activates the same pain-sensing receptors in your skin that respond to heat and spicy food. That b...
- Why does capsaicin burn when I put it on? Is that normal?
- For most OTC creams and ointments, you can apply up to 3 to 4 times a day. For OTC patches, apply to clean, dry skin and remove after no more than 8 hours — again, up to 3 to 4 tim...
- How often should I apply capsaicin cream or use the patch?
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Capsaicin (prescription drug) — tap one for details:
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.
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💊 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.
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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.
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UNII LKG8494WBH
Benzyl alcohol is a clear liquid used as a preservative and solvent in medicines. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth and dissolves other ingredients to create uniform liquid formulations.
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UNII 936JST6JCN
Cetyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping blend oil and water components and giving products a smooth, creamy texture.
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UNII 230OU9XXE4
A waxy substance made from glycerin and stearic acid that acts as an emulsifier to blend oily and watery ingredients together. It also helps thicken and stabilize the medicine's texture.
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UNII 0RE8K4LNJS
Isopropyl myristate is an oily liquid made from coconut or palm oil. It's used in medicines as an emollient and penetration enhancer to help the medicine absorb through skin or improve spreadability in topical products.
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PEG-40 stearate is a synthetic compound made by combining polyethylene glycol with stearic acid. It acts as an emulsifier and solubilizer to help mix oil and water-based ingredients together and improve how the medicine dissolves and is absorbed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
8 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
The official label also statesbenzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl myristate, PEG-40 stearate, petroleum jelly, sorbitol, 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 system | Per g | Per 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
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rugby Capsaicin Cream .1 g/100g 00536-1264-56 | Rugby | 1 tube | $0.202 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Capsaicin .1 g/100g 50268-0198-42 | AvPAK | 1 tube | $0.202 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Leader Capsaicin Pain Relief Cream .1 g/100g 70000-0549-01 | Cardinal | 1 tube | $0.202 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Walgreens Arthritis Pain Relief Capsaicin Analgesic 1 mg/g 00363-0837-01 | Walgreen | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Heat Pain Relief .1 g/100g 00363-6263-07 | Walgreen | 1 applicator | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Earths Care Arthritis .1 g/100g 24286-1559-02 | DLC | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capzasin HP Arthritis Pain Relief .001 g/g 41167-7514-02 | Chattem, | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin .001 g/g 50268-0197-56 | AvPAK | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin 0.1 Percent .1 g/100g 50488-1060-06 | Alexso, | 60 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin 0.1% Cream 1 mg/g 59088-0242-08 | Puretek | 120 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cvs Capsaicin .1 g/100g 59779-0381-42 | CVS | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin HP Arthritis Pain Relief .1 g/100gthis 69375-0006-60 | Nationwide | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin Cream .1 g/100g 69396-0103-02 | Trifecta | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capzix .001 g/g 72847-0316-20 | Toprail | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin Cream .1 g/100g 73141-0558-02 | A2A | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin .1 g/100g 76420-0753-42 | Asclemed | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Toast Screamin Hot .1 g/100g 78983-0102-05 | IDEAZ, | 148 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin Cream .1 g/100g 81533-0200-15 | Noble | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| NeroCare Capsaicin Neuropathy Relief Cream .1 g/100g 84066-0108-01 | Guangzhou | 100 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dr. Luke Capsaicin Cream Extra Strength .1 g/100g 87147-0003-01 | DANOUS | 114 g | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Easment advanced absorption cream .12 g/120g 87352-0001-01 | Easment | 120 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| High Potency Pain Relief .1 g/100g 87773-0001-01 | Xiamen | 114 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
🏛️
2023
On the market since
Aug 2023
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
3 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 NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69375-0006-60 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (69375-006-60) / 56.6 g in 1 TUBE | 2023-08-21 | 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 | ✓ 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 69375-006-60, 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: 69375-0006-60, written without dashes as 69375000660. 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 69375-0006-60, the first segment (69375) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Nationwide Pharmaceutical LLC; the middle segment (0006) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (60) 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 Nationwide Pharmaceutical LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Nationwide Pharmaceutical LLC 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.
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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 ▾
Uses temporarily relieves minor pain associated with: arthritis simple backache muscle strains sprains bruises
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions adults and children over 18 years: apply to affected area massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed repeat if necessary, but no more than 3 to 4 times daily IF MEDICINE COMES IN CONTACT WITH HANDS, WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER children 18 years or younger: ask a doctor store at 15°-25°C (59°-77°F)
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only When using this product If you are a first time user and think your skin might be sensitive to Capsaicin, test it on a small area first rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type do not bandage tightly or apply local heat (such as heating pads) to the area of use avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skln a transient burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days if severe burning occurs, discontinue use immediately and read inside carton for important Information do not expose the area treated with product to heat or direct sunlight do not use al the same time as other topical analgesics use only as directed.
Read and follow all directions and warnings on this carton do not use if you are allergic to capsaicin or chili peppers Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens redness is present irritation develops symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days you experience signs of skin injury, such as pain, swelling, or blistering where the product was applied If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center immediately.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient Capsaicin 0.1%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients benzyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, cetyl alcohol, PEG-40 stearate, glyceryl stearate, sorbitol, petroleum jelly, water
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Topical analgesic
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Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.
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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.