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Pain Release Joint and Arthritis Cream Menthol 2.667 g/100g Cream — NDC 70983-0028-01 package photo

Pain Release Joint and Arthritis Cream Menthol 2.667 g/100g Cream

by Saje Natural Business Inc. · 1 TUBE in 1 BOX (70983-028-01) / 75 g in 1 TUBE
NDC 70983-0028-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 70983-028-01 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains75 g in 1 tube Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also comes in: 10 g 70983-0028-02
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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⚠️
Other active recalls for Menthol (different manufacturers) — 1 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Mar 20, 2026 — This recall is being initiated following FDA's recommendation based on certain observations noted during an August 15, 2025, inspection of the manufacturing facility that may bear on product quality. (Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd.) · FDA recall D-0458-2026
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 70983-028-01
Product NDC 70983-028
11-digit billing NDC 70983002801
RxCUI 2684923
UNII L7T10EIP3A
Application # M017
SPL Set ID 18b24d75-17f7-1a35-e063-6394a90a55e0
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2024-06-11
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form CREAM
Substance MENTHOL
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 70983-028-01 — 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 → 70983-0028-01. 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.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerSaje Natural Business Inc.
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code70983
First marketedJun 2024
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio20 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

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Menthol is found in a lot of over-the-counter topical products — creams, gels, patches, sprays, and powders. Depending on the product, it's used to temporarily ease minor muscle an...
  • Start with clean, dry skin — free of lotions or creams — before applying the patch. Peel the backing off and press the sticky side firmly to the sore area. Most menthol patches sho...
  • Yes, a mild burning or tingling feeling right after applying a menthol product is common and usually settles down within a few days of regular use. What's not normal is severe burn...
  • Is that burning sensation after I apply it normal?
📖 Read our full Menthol guide →

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 58B69Q84JO
    A plant-derived emulsifier made from olive oil and fatty alcohols. It helps blend oil and water ingredients together and stabilizes the product's texture in creams, lotions, and similar formulations.
  • UNII 2DMT128M1S
    A waxy solid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier to blend oil and water components, and also thickens the medicine to give it the right texture and consistency.
  • UNII 512OYT1CRR
    Cocoa butter is a natural fat extracted from cocoa beans. It's used in medicines as a base for suppositories and as a lubricant to help pills dissolve smoothly.
  • UNII PZA3DGE9YF
    A natural oil from the copaiba tree, used as a solvent and fragrance ingredient in medicines. It helps dissolve or carry active ingredients and may improve taste or smell.
  • 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 TM2TZD4G4A
    A plant-derived oily substance used as an emulsifier and solubilizer in medicines. It helps blend water and oil-based ingredients together and improves how the body absorbs certain active drugs.
  • UNII R40XM3HU5X
    A plant-derived ingredient from oregano, used as a flavoring agent and aromatic component to improve the taste and smell of medicines.
  • UNII 50C1307PZG
    Pentylene glycol is a humectant and preservative helper derived from petroleum or plant sources. It draws moisture into the product and helps prevent bacterial growth, keeping medicines stable during storage.
  • UNII ML9LGA7468
    A naturally-derived alcohol used as a preservative and fragrance in medicines. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth, extending the product's shelf life.
  • UNII 5965N8W85T
    Propanediol is a clear liquid organic compound derived from vegetable sources or synthesized chemically. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a solvent to dissolve active ingredients, and a preservative booster in liquid medications and supplements.
  • UNII K49155WL9Y
    Shea butter is a fat extracted from shea tree nuts. It's used in medicines as an emollient and lubricant to soften the product, improve texture, and help ingredients blend smoothly together.
  • UNII D24K2Q1F6H
    A plant oil extracted from jojoba seeds. It acts as an emollient and conditioning agent in topical formulations, helping soften skin and improve product texture and spreadability.
  • UNII MDL271E3GR
    Sorbitan olivate is an emulsifier derived from sorbitol and olive oil. It helps blend water and oil ingredients together to maintain consistent texture and appearance throughout the medicine.
  • UNII 4ELV7Z65AP
    Stearic acid is a fatty acid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as a binder and lubricant in tablets and capsules, helping them hold together and flow smoothly during manufacturing.
  • UNII K3D86KJ24N
    Undecylenic acid is a naturally derived fatty acid used in medicines as a preservative and antimicrobial agent to help prevent spoilage and maintain product stability during storage.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statesInactive Ingredients Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl olivate, copaifera officinalis (balsam copaiba) resin oil, glycerin, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl undecylenate, origanum majorana (marjoram) leaf oil, pentylene glycol, phenethyl alcohol, propanediol, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, sorbitan olivate, stearic acid, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, 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.
Try another pack size: 10 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
Pain Release Joint and Arthritis Cream 2.667 g/100gthis 70983-0028-01 Saje 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

🏛️
2024
On the market since
Jun 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.

🔬 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 Pain Release Joint and Arthritis Cream (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Dyspnoea85
Fatigue84
Pain81
Pruritus78
Dizziness67
Headache67
Cough65

Age at onset

Infant1
Child1
Adolescent1
Adult95
Elderly90

Reporter sex

989 reports
Male · 38%
Female · 62%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization333
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2022 2023 2024 2026 109 74
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.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
70983-0028-01 You're viewing this 1 TUBE in 1 BOX (70983-028-01) / 75 g in 1 TUBE 2024-06-11 Active
70983-0028-02 1 TUBE in 1 BOX (70983-028-02) / 10 g in 1 TUBE 2025-07-23 Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 70983-0028-01?
NDC 70983-0028-01 is listed by the FDA — 1 tube in 1 box / 75 g in 1 tube.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Pain Release Joint and Arthritis Cream Menthol 2.667 g/100g Cream?
Bill NDC 70983-0028-01 — the 11-digit billing format is 70983002801. 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 70983-028-01, 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: 70983-0028-01, written without dashes as 70983002801. 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 70983-0028-01, the first segment (70983) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Saje Natural Business Inc.; the middle segment (0028) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (01) 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 Saje Natural Business 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 tube (70983-0028-02). 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?
Saje Natural Business 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 26 words ▾

For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with • simple backache • arthritis • strains • bruises • sprains

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 17 words ▾

Directions For people aged 13 and above: Apply to affected area not more than 3-4 times daily.

⚠️ Warnings 111 words ▾

Warnings For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. Do not apply • to wounds • on damaged skin • and bandage tightly.

Discontinue use of this product and consult a doctor if • condition worsens • if symptoms persist for more than 7 days • clear up and occur again within a few days. Discontinue use of this product and consult a doctor if • condition worsens • if symptoms persist for more than 7 days • clear up and occur again within a few days. Do not apply • to wounds • on damaged skin • and bandage tightly.

For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes.

📦 Storage and Handling 8 words ▾

Store at room temperature and protect from light.

🧪 Active Ingredient 2 words ▾

Menthol 2.667%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 46 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl olivate, copaifera officinalis (balsam copaiba) resin oil, glycerin, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl undecylenate, origanum majorana (marjoram) leaf oil, pentylene glycol, phenethyl alcohol, propanediol, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, sorbitan olivate, stearic acid, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, water.

🎯 Purpose 2 words ▾

topical analgesic

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 70983-0027-01 · Saje 70983-0029-01 · Saje →
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.