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Rugby Pain Relieving Analgesic Menthol, Unspecified Form and Methyl Salicylate 10 mg/g; 150 mg/g Cream — NDC 72162-2156-2 (Billing 72162-2156-02) · Product 72162-2156

by Bryant Ranch Prepack · 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (72162-2156-2) / 85 g in 1 TUBE

NDC 72162-2156-2 (billing 72162-2156-02) is a package of Rugby Pain Relieving Analgesic Menthol, Unspecified Form and Methyl Salicylate 10 mg/g; 150 mg/g Cream from Bryant Ranch Prepack, marketed since May 2016 and currently FDA-listed. It is the main listing for product NDC 72162-2156, its only package size.

NDC 72162-2156-02
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 72162-2156-2 billing pads the package segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed 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

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 72162-2156-2
Product NDC 72162-2156
11-digit billing NDC 72162215602
RxCUI 259203
UNII L7T10EIP3A, LAV5U5022Y
Application # M017
SPL Set ID fcf48536-224e-4a3d-9124-770031823972
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2016-05-11
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form CREAM
Substance MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM; METHYL SALICYLATE
Quick answers for NDC 72162-2156-2
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 259203
  • 11-digit billing NDC: 72162215602
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 72162-2156-2 — 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 → 72162-2156-02. 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.

Clinical

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It is used on the skin for short-term relief of minor muscle and joint aches. That includes arthritis, backache, strains, sprains and bruises. Some products, like Diclofenac Sodium...
  • Apply it only to clean, intact skin, and follow your product's directions on how often. Wash your hands after using creams or handling patches, and keep it away from your eyes. Don...
  • A short burning feeling, redness or mild irritation where you apply it is the most common. It usually fades in several days. Stop and call your doctor if you get severe burning, bl...
  • Be careful. Methyl salicylate is a salicylate, related to aspirin, and labels say to talk to a doctor first if you are prone to allergic reactions to aspirin or salicylates. Some l...
📖 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.

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.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
72162-2156-02 72162-2156-2 You're viewing this Main listing 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (72162-2156-2) / 85 g in 1 TUBE 2024-02-02 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Rugby Pain Relieving Analgesic 10 mg/g; 150 mg/g 00536-1101-45 Rugby 1 tube $0.044 — Availability likely —
Theragesic 150 mg/g; 10 mg/g 00178-0320-03 Mission 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Rugby Pain Relieving Analgesic 10 mg/g; 150 mg/gthis 72162-2156-02 Bryant 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

🏛️
2016
On the market since
May 2016
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
10 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.

What it looks like

Color White
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

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.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerBryant Ranch Prepack
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code72162
First marketedMay 2016
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio4,436 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.

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 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📦 Storage and Handling 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 Do Not Use 📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 📄 When Using This Product 🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 25 words ▾

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

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 29 words ▾

Directions ♦ adults and children 12 years and over: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily ♦ children under 12 years: ask a doctor.

⚠️ Warnings 108 words ▾

Warnings For external use only Do not use ♦ immediately after shower or bath ♦ with a heating pad ♦ on wounds, damaged, broken or irritated skin When using this product ♦ use only as directed ♦ do not swallow ♦ do not bandage tightly ♦ avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes Stop and ask a doctor if ♦ skin redness or irritation develops ♦ condition worsens or pain lasts for more than 7 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.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 18 words ▾

HOW SUPPLIED NDC: 72162-2156-2: 85 g in a TUBE Repackaged/Relabeled by: Bryant Ranch Prepack, Inc. Burbank, CA 91504

📦 Storage and Handling 12 words ▾

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

🧪 Active Ingredient 12 words ▾

Active ingredients Purpose Menthol 1.0% Topical Analgesic Methyl Salicylate 15.0% Topical Analgesic

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 17 words ▾

Inactive ingredients Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Polysorbate 60, Propylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Water

🎯 Purpose 12 words ▾

Active ingredients Purpose Menthol 1.0% Topical Analgesic Methyl Salicylate 15.0% Topical Analgesic

📄 Do Not Use 22 words ▾

Do not use ♦ immediately after shower or bath ♦ with a heating pad ♦ on wounds, damaged, broken or irritated skin

📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 23 words ▾

Stop and ask a doctor if ♦ skin redness or irritation develops ♦ condition worsens or pain lasts for more than 7 days

📄 When Using This Product 26 words ▾

When using this product ♦ use only as directed ♦ do not swallow ♦ do not bandage tightly ♦ avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes

🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 12 words ▾

If pregnant or breast feeding , ask a health professional before use

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 20 words ▾

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

📄 Questions or Comments 4 words ▾

Questions or comments? 1-800-645-2158

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 4 words ▾

Pain Relieving Cream Label

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

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 72162-2156-2, 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: 72162-2156-02, written without dashes as 72162215602. 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 72162-2156-02, the first segment (72162) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Bryant Ranch Prepack; the middle segment (2156) 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 Bryant Ranch Prepack. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Bryant Ranch Prepack 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.
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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.