Vamousse Lice Defense Eucalyptus globulus, Natrum muriaticum 2 [hp_X]/mL; 2 [hp_X]/mL Shampoo, 295 mL
by Alliance Pharma Inc. · 295 mL in 1 BOTTLE (72238-004-01)
NDC 72238-0004-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
72238-004-01
billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains295 mL
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OTC
Discontinued
Non-controlled
⚠ Discontinued by firm
🗂️ Data synced Aug 20, 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)
72238-004-01
Product NDC
72238-004
11-digit billing NDC
72238000401
UNII
S546YLW6E6, 451W47IQ8X
UPC
0358962191701, 0358962191688
SPL Set ID
c87ce5d3-c200-421e-88be-bc8060a5993a
DEA schedule
Non-controlled
Marketing category
UNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC
Marketing status
Discontinued
FDA listing status
Discontinued by firm
Marketing start
2021-05-01
Route
TOPICAL
Dosage form
SHAMPOO
Substance
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS LEAF; SODIUM CHLORIDE
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 72238-004-01 — 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 → 72238-0004-01. 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
LabelerAlliance Pharma Inc.
Labeler code72238
First marketedMay 2021
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio4 products on file
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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?
Vamousse Lice Defense is a topical shampoo marketed as a homeopathic product. It contains eucalyptus globulus leaf and sodium chloride (salt) as active ingredients. In homeopathic practice, these substances are traditionally used to address head lice concerns, though homeopathic products are based on traditional use rather than scientific evaluation by the FDA for effectiveness.
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
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.
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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Where does this data come from?
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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 system | Per g | Per 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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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
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeopathic Tea Tree Oil Lice 2 [hp_X]/mL; 2 [hp_X]/mL 55910-0192-01 | DOLGENCORP, | 250 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Vamousse Lice Defense 2 [hp_X]/mL; 2 [hp_X]/mLthis 72238-0004-01 | Alliance | 295 ml | — | — | Discontinued | — |
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
May 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 NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72238-0004-01 You're viewing this | 295 mL in 1 BOTTLE (72238-004-01) | 2021-05-01 | Discontinued by firm |
| 72238-0004-02 | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE (72238-004-02) | 2022-12-01 | Active |
| 72238-0004-03 | 400 mL in 1 BOTTLE (72238-004-03) | 2021-05-01 | Active |
| 72238-0004-05 | 250 mL in 1 BOTTLE (72238-004-05) | 2021-05-01 | Active |
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Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in NDC 72238-0004-01?
NDC 72238-0004-01 contains 295 mL — 295 ml in 1 bottle.
What is the difference between NDC 72238-0004-01 and NDC 72238-0004-02?
Both are Vamousse Lice Defense Eucalyptus globulus, Natrum muriaticum 2 [hp_X]/mL; 2 [hp_X]/mL Shampoo — the drug itself is identical. NDC 72238-0004-01 is the 295 mL package, while NDC 72238-0004-02 is the 118 ml package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Vamousse Lice Defense Eucalyptus globulus, Natrum muriaticum 2 [hp_X]/mL; 2 [hp_X]/mL Shampoo?
Bill NDC 72238-0004-01 — the 11-digit billing format is 72238000401. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.
🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage
Over-the-counter (OTC) product
Homeopathic listing
No longer marketed (per FDA listing data)
About homeopathic listings
Vamousse Lice Defense Eucalyptus globulus, Natrum muriaticum 2 [hp_X]/mL; 2 [hp_X]/mL SHAMPOO is listed under the homeopathic marketing category. An NDC listing in this category does not by itself establish FDA approval, and FDA does not evaluate homeopathic products for effectiveness. This page reports the listing data as published.
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 "Unapproved Homeopathic". 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.
What does the discontinued status mean for this NDC?
The labeler reported a marketing end date (or the listing was delisted), so this specific package is no longer actively marketed. Remaining stock may still be dispensed for a time, and the NDC stays valid for historical records and claims — but data feeds (pricing, labeling) typically stop updating for it. Other package sizes or other manufacturers' versions of the same medication may still be marketed — see the equivalents section where available.
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 72238-004-01, 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: 72238-0004-01, written without dashes as 72238000401. 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 72238-0004-01, the first segment (72238) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Alliance Pharma Inc.; the middle segment (0004) 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.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 3 other package presentations of this same product, including 118 ml (72238-0004-02), 250 ml (72238-0004-05), 400 ml (72238-0004-03). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Alliance 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
⏱️ Dosage and Administration
⚠️ Warnings
🧪 Active Ingredient
🧪 Inactive Ingredients
🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses For daily defense against head lice infestations.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions: Adults and children 2 years and older: • Apply a generous amount of shampoo to wet hair, work into a lather and massage into scalp. Leave shampoo in hair for at least 3 minutes. Rinse. • For defense against a head lice infestation, use daily for at least 10 to 14 days to kill any lice that may have hatched. • For an active head lice infestation, use Vamousse ® Lice Treatment before using this shampoo.
Children under 2 years: ask a doctor. Product may be used as often as needed.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only. Do not use • near eyes • inside nose or mouth • on eyebrows or eyelashes. See a doctor if lice are present in these areas.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients. When using this product: • Do not use in or near the eyes. Close eyes while applying. • Do not permit contact with mucous membranes, such as inside the nose, as irritation or stinging may occur.
Stop use and ask a doctor • if eye irritation occurs • skin or scalp irritation or infection occurs. 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.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredients Eucalyptus globulus 2X (HPUS) Natrum muriaticum 2X (HPUS)
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamide DIPA, Benzyl Alcohol, Butyl Lactate, Citric Acid Anhydrous, Polyquaternium-10, Tetrasodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Tea Tree Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Geraniol, Isopropyl myristate, Fragrance
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Pediculicide
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Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.
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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.