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Professional Therapy MuscleCare pain relieving gel Extra Strength Camphor, Menthol 4 g/100g; 10 g/100g Gel, 85 g — NDC 70039-0283-03 package photo

Professional Therapy MuscleCare pain relieving gel Extra Strength Camphor, Menthol 4 g/100g; 10 g/100g Gel, 85 g

by Active and Innovative Inc. · 85 g in 1 BOTTLE, WITH APPLICATOR (70039-283-03)
NDC 70039-0283-03
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 70039-283-03 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains85 g Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also comes in: 1 g 70039-0283-07
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Sep 25, 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) 70039-283-03
Product NDC 70039-283
11-digit billing NDC 70039028303
RxCUI 1039731
UNII 5TJD82A1ET, L7T10EIP3A
Application # M017
SPL Set ID 1d2403d9-99c3-24f5-e054-00144ff8d46c
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2015-06-01
Route CUTANEOUS, TOPICAL
Dosage form GEL
Substance CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC); MENTHOL
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 70039-283-03 — 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 → 70039-0283-03. 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

LabelerActive and Innovative Inc.
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code70039
First marketedJun 2015
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio4 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?

Professional Therapy MuscleCare is a topical gel applied to the skin, marketed as an over-the-counter product under FDA monograph rules. It contains camphor and menthol, which are commonly used in pain-relief gels to produce a cooling or warming sensation on the skin and may help ease minor muscle and joint discomfort. This product is intended for external use only on 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 3K9958V90M
    A liquid solvent derived from fermentation or chemical synthesis. In medicines, alcohol dissolves active ingredients, helps preserve the product, and improves how the body absorbs certain drugs.
  • UNII 7VZ9466BAB
    Chondroitin sulfate is a natural carbohydrate extracted from chicken cartilage. It acts as a binder and thickening agent to help hold tablet ingredients together and control the medicine's texture.
  • 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 EPA1872R1N
    A synthetic polymer coating made from acrylic compounds. It forms a protective shell around tablets or capsules to control how and where the medicine dissolves in your digestive system.
  • 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 1FW7WLR731
    Glucosamine sulfate is a natural compound derived from shellfish or made in laboratories. In medications, it acts as an active therapeutic ingredient rather than an inactive excipient, though it may also serve as a filler or binder in some 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 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 4PW41QCO2M
    Indian frankincense is a natural resin extracted from trees native to India. It is used in medicines as a binder and thickening agent to help hold ingredients together and improve texture.
  • UNII 02F3473H9O
    A mineral salt used in medications as a source of magnesium. It helps bind ingredients together, improve texture, and maintain the product's stability during storage.
  • UNII AV092KU4JH
    A natural oil extracted from peppermint plants. It's used as a flavoring agent to mask bitter tastes and add a refreshing mint flavor to medicines, making them easier to take.
  • 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 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 statesAlcohol Denat., Acrylates Copolymer, Water, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint Oil), Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane), Boswellia Serrata Extract, Ilex Paraguensis (Yerba Mate Ilex) Extract, Glucosamine Sulfate, Chondroitin Sulfate, Magnesium Chloride, Triethanolamine.

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.
Try another pack size: 1 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
Camphor 4% Plus Menthol 10% 100 mg/g; 40 mg/g 59088-0259-07 PureTek 85 g — — FDA listed —
Camphotrex 4 g/100g; 10 g/100g 59088-0283-07 PureTek 85 g — — FDA listed —
Camphotrol 4 g/100g; 10 g/100g 59088-0488-07 PureTek 85 g — — FDA listed —
Professional Therapy MuscleCare pain relieving gel Extra Strength 4 g/100g; 10 g/100gthis 70039-0283-03 Active 85 g — — FDA listed —
Professional Therapy MuscleCare Pro Roll-on 4 g/100g; 10 g/100g 70039-0301-03 ACTIVE 85 g — — FDA listed —
Professional Therapy MuscleCare Pro Pain Relieving Cold Gel 4 g/100g; 10 g/100g 70039-0302-16 ACTIVE 453 g — — FDA listed —
Relieve and Relax Pain Relieving 40 mg/mL; 100 mg/mL 81790-0001-00 MAC 88.7 ml — — FDA listed —
Professional Therapy MuscleCare Pain Relieving Cold Gel 4 g/100g; 10 g/100g 70039-0285-40 Active 906 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

🏛️
2015
On the market since
Jun 2015
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
11 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
70039-0283-07 1 g in 1 BOTTLE, WITH APPLICATOR (70039-283-07) 2015-06-01 Active
70039-0283-03 You're viewing this 85 g in 1 BOTTLE, WITH APPLICATOR (70039-283-03) 2026-03-16 Active

You're viewing the largest of 2 pack sizes for this product.

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 70039-0283-03?
NDC 70039-0283-03 contains 85 g — 85 g in 1 bottle, with applicator.
What is the difference between NDC 70039-0283-03 and NDC 70039-0283-07?
Both are Professional Therapy MuscleCare pain relieving gel Extra Strength Camphor, Menthol 4 g/100g; 10 g/100g Gel — the drug itself is identical. NDC 70039-0283-03 is the 85 g package, while NDC 70039-0283-07 is the 1 g package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Professional Therapy MuscleCare pain relieving gel Extra Strength Camphor, Menthol 4 g/100g; 10 g/100g Gel?
Bill NDC 70039-0283-03 — the 11-digit billing format is 70039028303. 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 70039-283-03, 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: 70039-0283-03, written without dashes as 70039028303. 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 70039-0283-03, the first segment (70039) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Active and Innovative Inc.; the middle segment (0283) 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 Active and Innovative 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 g (70039-0283-07). 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?
Active and Innovative 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 23 words ▾

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

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 45 words ▾

Directions: Adults and children 12 years of age or older: Using the roll-on applicator massage a liberal amount of gel directly on the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under the age of 12: Do not use, consult a doctor.

⚠️ Warnings 69 words ▾

Warnings: For external use only. - Caution: Discontinue use if excessive irritation of the skin develops. Avoid getting into eyes or on mucous membranes - If condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, discontinue use of this product and consult a doctor. - Do not apply to wounds or damaged skin. Do not bandage tightly.

📦 Storage and Handling 11 words ▾

Other Information: Store under normal storage conditions. Store away from children.

🧪 Active Ingredient 14 words ▾

Active Ingredients (% by weight) Purpose Camphor 4.0%................................Analgesic (pain relief) Menthol 10.0%.................................Analgesic (pain relief)

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 36 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients: Alcohol Denat., Acrylates Copolymer, Water, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint Oil), Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane), Boswellia Serrata Extract, Ilex Paraguensis (Yerba Mate Ilex) Extract, Glucosamine Sulfate, Chondroitin Sulfate, Magnesium Chloride, Triethanolamine.

🎯 Purpose 6 words ▾

FOR MUSCLE & JOINT PAIN RELIEF

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
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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.