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Human Science Muscle Pain Relief METHYL SALICYLATE, MENTHOL 100 mg/mL; 100 mg/mL Cream

by Human Science, LLC · 1 BOTTLE in 1 BOX (71356-818-02) / 59 mL in 1 BOTTLE
NDC 71356-0818-02
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 71356-818-02 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) 71356-818-02
Product NDC 71356-818
11-digit billing NDC 71356081802
RxCUI 1875528
UNII LAV5U5022Y, L7T10EIP3A
UPC 0868690000300
Application # M017
SPL Set ID 4bccc017-264b-11ce-e054-00144ff8d46c
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2017-03-28
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form CREAM
Substance METHYL SALICYLATE; MENTHOL
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 71356-818-02 — 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 → 71356-0818-02. 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

LabelerHuman Science, LLC
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code71356
First marketedMar 2017
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio2 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
  • These products are designed for temporary relief of mild to moderate muscle and joint pain — things like arthritis, a sore back, sprains, strains, bruises, and cramps. Medistik Dua...
  • What kinds of pain does this actually help with?
  • A mild burning or warming sensation right after you apply it is completely normal and is actually expected. It usually fades within a few days of regular use. What you should NOT i...
  • I feel a burning sensation after I put it on — is that normal?
📖 Read our full Menthol / Methyl Salicylate 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 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 O80TY208ZW
    Arnica montana is a plant extract used in some formulations as a flavoring agent or traditional botanical ingredient. It may contribute mild taste or aroma to the product.
  • UNII 0A5MM307FC
    A synthetic polymer that absorbs water and forms a thick, gel-like substance. In medicines, it works as a thickener and stabilizer to improve texture and help ingredients stay mixed together in creams, gels, and lotions.
  • UNII 2968PHW8QP
    A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
  • UNII A1A1I8X02B
    A clear liquid solvent derived from ethylene glycol. It helps dissolve active ingredients and improve how the medicine flows and mixes in liquid formulations.
  • 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 YOW8V9698H
    Dimethyl sulfoxide is a clear liquid solvent derived from wood pulp. In medicines, it helps dissolve or carry active ingredients and improve how the body absorbs the drug.
  • UNII 344821WD61
    Emu oil is a natural fat derived from emu birds, used in some medicines as an emollient and penetration enhancer to help active ingredients absorb through the skin and soften the formulation.
  • 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 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 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 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.
  • UNII AKN3KSD11B
    Orange oil obtained by cold pressing orange peel. It serves as a flavoring agent and fragrance in medicines to improve taste and aroma.
  • 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 7T1F30V5YH
    A synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and keeps them from separating in liquid formulations.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statesAloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera Gel) Juice, Aqua (Deionized Water), Arnica Montana (Arnica) Extract, Boswellia Extract, Carbomer, Chondroitin Sulfate, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO), Emu Oil, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucosamine Sulfate, Glycerin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, 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.
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
Human Science Muscle Pain Relief 100 mg/mL; 100 mg/mLthis 71356-0818-02 Human 1 bottle — — 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

🏛️
2017
On the market since
Mar 2017
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
9 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
71356-0818-02 You're viewing this 1 BOTTLE in 1 BOX (71356-818-02) / 59 mL in 1 BOTTLE 2017-03-28 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 71356-818-02, 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: 71356-0818-02, written without dashes as 71356081802. 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 71356-0818-02, the first segment (71356) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Human Science, LLC; the middle segment (0818) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (02) 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 Human Science, LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Human Science, 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.
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 24 words ▾

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

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 29 words ▾

Directions Adults and children two-years of age or older: Apply to affected area not more than three to four times daily. Children under two-years of age: consult a physician.

⚠️ Warnings 54 words ▾

Warnings For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If symptoms persist for more than seven days, discontinue use and consult physician. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, consult physician. Do not apply to wounds or damaged skin. Do not bandage tightly. If pregnant or breast feeding, contact physician prior to use.

🧪 Active Ingredient 10 words ▾

Active Ingredient Methyl Salicylate 10.00% Menthol 10.00% Purpose Topical Analgesic

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 50 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera Gel) Juice, Aqua (Deionized Water), Arnica Montana (Arnica) Extract, Boswellia Extract, Carbomer, Chondroitin Sulfate, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO), Emu Oil, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucosamine Sulfate, Glycerin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, Triethanolamine.

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Topical Analgesic

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 71356-0156-01 · HUMAN 71357-0001-01 · MILLA →
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.