HealthWise Pain Relief Gel Patch Capsaicin, Menthol .025 g/100g; 1.25 g/100g Patch
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Capsaicin and similar agents class.
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🩺 Clinical
HealthWise Pain Relief Gel Patch is a topical patch containing capsaicin and menthol. This is an over-the-counter monograph product, meaning it is marketed under established FDA guidelines for its drug category rather than through individual product approval. Capsaicin and menthol are commonly used topically to produce a warming or cooling sensation on the skin, which is typically used as a temporary pain relief approach for minor muscle and joint discomfort.
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Carboxymethylcellulose sodium is a plant-derived thickening agent made from cellulose. In medicines, it acts as a binder to hold ingredients together, a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart, or a thickener in liquids.
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A mineral compound containing aluminum that acts as an antacid and buffering agent. It helps neutralize stomach acid and is used as a pH buffer to stabilize the medicine's formulation.
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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.
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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.
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A synthetic antimicrobial chemical used as a preservative in topical and cosmetic formulations. It prevents bacterial and fungal growth in products to maintain stability and safety during storage and use.
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Kaolin is a naturally occurring clay mineral. It's used in tablets and capsules as a filler and absorbent to add bulk, improve texture, and help bind ingredients together.
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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.
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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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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.
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A synthetic polymer used as a binder and thickening agent in tablets and capsules. It helps hold ingredients together and can modify how quickly the medicine dissolves and is absorbed in your body.
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Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in medications and improves how the product disperses in the body.
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Povidone is a synthetic polymer made from a plastic-like material. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach so the medicine can be absorbed.
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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.
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Sodium polyacrylate is a synthetic polymer that absorbs and holds water. In medicines, it acts as a disintegrant, helping tablets break apart quickly in the stomach, and as a binder, holding tablet ingredients together.
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Tartaric acid is a natural organic acid found in grapes and tamarinds. In medicines, it works as a buffer to control acidity, an antioxidant to prevent spoilage, and sometimes a flavoring or binding agent.
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Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
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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.
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| Price system | Per each | Per package |
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| 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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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Eagle Brand Medicated Plaster Extra Strength .025 g/100g; 1.25 g/100g 43405-0301-05 | Borden | 5 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Salonpas pain relieving hot .025 g/100g; 1.25 g/100g 46581-0871-06 | Hisamitsu | 6 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| HealthWise Pain Relief Gel Patch .025 g/100g; 1.25 g/100gthis 71101-0105-01 | Veridian | 3 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| AsperFlex HOT .025 g/100g; 1.25 g/100g 71399-4439-06 | Akron | 6 patches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 71101-0105-01 You're viewing this | 3 PATCH in 1 POUCH (71101-105-01) / 9 g in 1 PATCH | 2025-12-01 | Active |
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| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses Temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: simple backache arthritis strains bruises sprains
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions for Use: Adults and Childrens 12 Years of Age and over: Clean and dry affected area, free of lotions, ointments and creams. Carfully remove backing from patch. Apply sticky side of patch to affected area. Do not use more than one patch in an 8 hour period. Repeat as necessary. Maximum 3 patches per day. Discard partch after single use. Children under 2 years of age: Do not use, ask a doctor
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For External Use Only
🤰 Pregnancy ▾
If pregnant or breastfeeding ask a health professional before use
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredients Capsaicin: 0.025% Menthol 1.25%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients: carboxymethylcellulose sodium, dihydroxyaluminum aminoacetate, ethylhexylglycerin, glycerin, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, kaolin, mineral oil, petrolatum, phenoxyethanol, polyacrylic acid, polysorbate 80, povidone, propylene glycol, sodium polyacrylate, tartaric acid, titanium dioxide, water.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose External analgesic