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AsperFlex Advance Camphor, Menthol, Methyl salicylate 86.24 mg; 166.92 mg; 278.2 mg Patch, 6 patches

by Akron Pharma Inc. · 6 PATCH in 1 BOX (71399-4458-6) / 1 PATCH in 1 PATCH
NDC 71399-4458-06
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 71399-4458-6 billing pads the package 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
📋 All sources & update times →

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 71399-4458-6
Product NDC 71399-4458
11-digit billing NDC 71399445806
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 1793147
UNII 5TJD82A1ET, L7T10EIP3A, LAV5U5022Y
UPC 0371399445865
Application # M017
SPL Set ID d23d7f2b-4dcd-4c31-9d12-340f233018b4
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2021-11-04
Route PERCUTANEOUS, TOPICAL, TRANSDERMAL
Dosage form PATCH
Substance CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC); MENTHOL; METHYL SALICYLATE
GPI-14 90809903255935
GPI class Asperflex Advance
GCN Seq No 085502
GCN 55004
HICL code 002581
Ingredient (HICL) Methyl Salicylate/Menth/Camph
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 28:08.04.24
AHFS class Salicylates
FDB label name ASPERFLEX ADV 3.1-6-10% PATCH
FDB brand name Asperflex Advance
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 71399-4458-6 — a 5-4-1 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 package segment → 71399-4458-06. 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

LabelerAkron Pharma Inc.
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code71399
First marketedNov 2021
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio44 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

Label name ASPERFLEX ADV 3.1-6-10% PATCH Ingredient Methyl Salicylate/Menth/Camph
🧪 What is this product?

AsperFlex Advance is an over-the-counter topical patch containing camphor, menthol, and methyl salicylate. These ingredients are commonly used in topical products for temporary relief of minor muscle and joint discomfort. The patch is applied directly to the skin, where these counterirritant substances are thought to produce a warming or cooling sensation that may help distract from localized aches. This product is marketed under FDA's OTC monograph rules for topical analgesics and counterirritants.

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.

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Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

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 eachPer 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
Large Medicate Relief Patches 3.1 g/100g; 6 g/100g; 10 g/100g 46122-0645-13 Amerisource 6 patches $0.665 Availability likely
Pain Relief Patches 3.1 g/100g; 6 g/100g; 10 g/100g 70000-0368-01 Cardinal 6 patches $0.665 Availability likely
Pain Relief Patches 3.1 g/100g; 6 g/100g; 10 g/100g 00363-0907-60 Walgreen 60 patches FDA listed
Walgreens Pain Relieving Patch 100 mg/g; 31 mg/g; 60 mg/g 00363-6716-06 Walgreen 6 patches FDA listed
Large Pain Relieving 3.1 g/100g; 6 g/100g; 10 g/100g 00363-9904-06 Walgreen 6 pouches FDA listed
Pain Relief Medicated 3.1 g/100g; 6 g/100g; 10 g/100g 11822-7883-03 RITE 60 pouches FDA listed
Medicated Pain Relief Patch 3.1 g/100g; 6 g/100g; 10 g/100g 30142-0892-60 Kroger 60 patches FDA listed
Topcare Medicated Pain Relieving Patch 60ct 60 mg/g; 31 mg/g; 100 mg/g 36800-0750-60 Topco 1 pouch FDA listed
Large Medicated Pain Relief Patches 3.1 g/100g; 6 g/100g; 10 g/100g 41250-0833-05 Meijer 6 patches FDA listed
Medicated Pain Relief Patches 3.1 g/100g; 6 g/100g; 10 g/100g 41250-0907-60 Meijer 60 patches FDA listed
Pain Relief Patches 3.1 g/100g; 6 g/100g; 10 g/100g 46122-0392-58 Amerisource 40 patches Discontinued
Salonpas 21.56 mg/1; 41.73 mg/1; 69.55 mg 46581-0110-14 Hisamitsu 140 patches FDA listed
Salonpas 86.24 mg/1; 166.92 mg/1; 278.2 mg 46581-0210-06 Hisamitsu 6 patches FDA listed
Pain-Relieving Patch 60 mg/g; 100 mg/g; 31 mg/g 51316-0280-60 CVS 180 patches FDA listed
CVS Health Pain-Relieving Patch 10 g/100g; 3.1 g/100g; 6 g/100g 51316-0992-06 CVS 6 patches FDA listed
Medicated Pain Relief Patches 3.1 g/100g; 6 g/100g; 10 g/100g 53943-0907-60 Discount 60 patches FDA listed
Solstice Pain Relieving 3.1 g/100g; 6 g/100g; 10 g/100g 55614-0210-02 MADISON 2 patches FDA listed
Solstice Pain Relieving 3.1 g/100g; 6 g/100g; 10 g/100g 55614-0310-06 MADISON 6 patches FDA listed
Dollar General Medicated Pain Relief Patch 3.1 g/100g; 6 g/100g; 10 g/100g 55910-0907-20 DOLGENCORP, 20 patches FDA listed
HealthWise 3x Medicated Pain Relief Patch 120 Bulk 10 g/1; 3.1 g/1; 6 g 71101-0032-12 Veridian 120 patches FDA listed
HealthWise 3x Medicated Pain Relief Patch 10 g/1; 3.1 g/1; 6 g 71101-0034-01 Veridian 18 patches FDA listed
TheraCare Medicated Pain Relief 6 g/100g; 3.1 g/100g; 10 g/100g 71101-0128-01 Veridian 60 patches FDA listed
TheraCare Medicated Pain Relief Patches 3.1 g/100g; 6 g/100g; 10 g/100g 71101-0909-06 Veridian 6 patches FDA listed
AsperFlex Advance 86.24 mg/1; 166.92 mg/1; 278.2 mgthis 71399-4458-06 Akron 6 patches FDA listed
Pain Relief Patches 3.1 g/100g; 6 g/100g; 10 g/100g 72036-0907-60 Harris 60 patches FDA listed
Bonica EaseX Pain Relieving 31 mg/g; 60 mg/g; 100 mg/g 75568-0036-01 Planet 360 patches FDA listed
Careland Pain Relief Plus 31 mg/g; 60 mg/g; 100 mg/g 75568-0039-01 Planet 56 pouches FDA listed
Careland Kinesiology Pain Relieving Tape 31 mg/g; 60 mg/g; 100 mg/g 75568-0049-00 Planet 20 patches FDA listed
Equate Pain Relief Patch Camphor/Menthol/Salicylate 3.1 g/100g; 6 g/100g; 10 g/100g 79903-0039-60 Walmart 60 pouches FDA listed
Equate Medicated Pain Relieving Patch, Large 6-Count 3.1 g/100g; 6 g/100g; 10 g/100g 79903-0308-06 Walmart 6 pouches FDA listed
Sc Herbal .06 g/g; .1 g/g; .031 g/g 82198-0015-01 Big 3 patches FDA listed
Pain Relief Patch 3.1 g/1; 6 g/1; 10 g 83324-0255-60 CDMA, 60 patches FDA listed
Pain 10 g/1001; 3.1 g/1001; 6 g/1001 87255-0005-01 Shenzhen 1 patch 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

🏛️
2021
On the market since
Nov 2021
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
5 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
71399-4458-06 You're viewing this 6 PATCH in 1 BOX (71399-4458-6) / 1 PATCH in 1 PATCH 2021-11-04 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) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is 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 71399-4458-6, 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: 71399-4458-06, written without dashes as 71399445806. 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 71399-4458-06, the first segment (71399) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Akron Pharma Inc.; the middle segment (4458) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (06) 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 Akron Pharma Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Akron Pharma 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 21 words

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

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 50 words

Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and over: clean and dry affected area remove patch from film apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily remove patch from the skin after at most 8-hour application Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 126 words

Warnings For external use only Allergy alert: If prone to allergic reaction from aspirin or salicylates, consult a doctor before use. Do not use on wounds or damaged skin with a heating pad if you are allergic to any ingredients of this product When using this product use only as directed avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes or rashes do not bandage tightly Stop use and ask a doctor if rash, itching or excessive skin irritation develops contisions worsen symptoms persist for more than 7 days symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📦 Storage and Handling 8 words

Other information store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).

🧪 Active Ingredient 9 words

Active ingredients Camphor 3.1% Menthol 6.0% Methyl salicylate 10.0%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 18 words

Inactive ingredients aluminum glycinate, propylene glycol, sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, tartaric acid, 2,4-Imidazolidinedione, disodium edta, water, glycerin

🎯 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 ↗
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.