GLOBAL CARE 4OZ VAPOR RUB menthol, camphor, eucalyptus oil 1 g/100g; 4.7 g/100g; 1 g/100g Ointment, 110 g — NDC 72146-0008-01 package photo

GLOBAL CARE 4OZ VAPOR RUB menthol, camphor, eucalyptus oil 1 g/100g; 4.7 g/100g; 1 g/100g Ointment, 110 g

by GLOBAL IMPORT SALES LLC · 110 g in 1 JAR (72146-008-01)
NDC 72146-0008-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 72146-008-01 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Sep 17, 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) 72146-008-01
Product NDC 72146-008
11-digit billing NDC 72146000801
Application # M012
SPL Set ID 6f71833b-d8c6-7f5a-e053-2a91aa0a1b82
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2018-05-01
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form OINTMENT
Substance MENTHOL; CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC); EUCALYPTUS OIL
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 72146-008-01 — 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 → 72146-0008-01. 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

LabelerGLOBAL IMPORT SALES LLC
FDA applicationM012 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code72146
First marketedMay 2018
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio3 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?

Global Care 4oz Vapor Rub is an over-the-counter topical ointment containing menthol, camphor, and eucalyptus oil. These ingredients are commonly used in vapor rubs and are typically applied to the skin for their warming and cooling sensations. Menthol and camphor are often included in products intended to provide temporary comfort during minor respiratory discomfort, while eucalyptus oil is a common ingredient in such formulations. This product is marketed under FDA's established rules for over-the-counter ointments in this category.

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 BJ169U4NLG
    Cedar leaf oil is a fragrant extract from cedar tree foliage used as a flavoring agent and fragrance in medications to improve taste and aroma, making the medicine more pleasant to take.
  • UNII T5L8T28FGP
    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.
  • UNII Z1CLM48948
    Nutmeg oil is a natural aromatic extract from nutmeg seeds. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent to improve taste and sometimes as a fragrance to mask bitter or unpleasant odors.
  • UNII 4T6H12BN9U
    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.
  • UNII 3J50XA376E
    Thymol is a natural compound derived from thyme and other plants. It acts as a preservative and flavoring agent in medicines, helping prevent microbial growth and add taste.
  • UNII C5H0QJ6V7F
    Turpentine oil is a volatile liquid extracted from pine tree resin. It's used in some formulations as a solvent and flavoring agent to help dissolve other ingredients and add taste.

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

The official label also statesPetrolatum, Nutmeg Oil, Cedar Leaf Oil, Turpentine Oil, Mineral Oil, Thymol.

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 DailyMedingredient 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
Global Care 4Oz Vapor Rub 1 g/100g; 4.7 g/100g; 1 g/100gthis 72146-0008-01 GLOBAL 110 g FDA listed
Global Care 4Oz Vapor Rub 1 g/100g; 4.7 g/100g; 1 g/100g 76176-0161-01 NINGBO 110 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

🏛️
2018
On the market since
May 2018
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
8 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
72146-0008-01 You're viewing this 110 g in 1 JAR (72146-008-01) 2018-05-01 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 ✓ 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 72146-008-01, 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: 72146-0008-01, written without dashes as 72146000801. 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 72146-0008-01, the first segment (72146) is the labeler code FDA assigned to GLOBAL IMPORT SALES LLC; the middle segment (0008) 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 GLOBAL IMPORT SALES LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
GLOBAL IMPORT SALES 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 66 words

Directions: Adults and children 2 years of age and older rub a thick layer on chest and throat for temporary relief from nasal congestion and coughing due to colds or rub on sore, aching muscles. If desired, loosely cover with a soft dry cloth but keep clothing loose. Repeat up to three times daily, especially at bedtime. children under 2 years of age, consult your physician.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 21 words

USE: To temporarily relieve nasal congestion, chest congestion and cough due to the common cold. Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains.

⚠️ Warnings 25 words

Warnings: For external use only. Not for internal use. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not put in mouth, nostrils or on wounds or damaged skin.

🧪 Active Ingredient 16 words

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Active Ingredients Purpose Menthol 1.0% Decongestant Camphor 4.7% Decongestant Eucalyptus Oil 1.0 % Decongestant

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 13 words

Inactive Ingredients: Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Nutmeg Oil, Turpentine Oil, Thymol, Cedar Leaf Oil.

🎯 Purpose 2 words

Purpose Decongestant

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.