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Melt Pain Away Capsaicin .025 g/100g Cream, 1.9 g — NDC 72683-003-02 (Billing 72683-0003-02)

by Proximity Capital Partners LLC dba Asutra · 1.9 g in 1 PACKET

This is a package of 1.9 g of Melt Pain Away Capsaicin .025 g/100g Cream from Proximity Capital Partners LLC dba Asutra, marketed since Apr 2020 and currently FDA-listed.

NDC 72683-0003-02
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 72683-003-02 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains1.9 g Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Product page 72683-0003-01 Also comes in: 200 g 72683-003-01
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 8, 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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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 72683-003-02 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
72683 labeler · 003 product · 02 package
Package marketed since
Apr 15, 2020
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 7268300302 0
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 72683-003-02
Product NDC 72683-003
11-digit billing NDC 72683000302
RxCUI 198555
UNII S07O44R1ZM
Application # M017
SPL Set ID a95a11d7-a2ae-6654-e053-2a95a90a802c
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2020-04-15
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form CREAM
Substance CAPSAICIN
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 198555
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 72683-003-02 — 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 → 72683-0003-02. 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.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Capsaicin and similar agents class.

Drug family (ATC) Capsaicin and similar agents, Other local anesthetics
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Yes, completely normal — and it actually means the medicine is working. Capsaicin activates the same pain-sensing receptors in your skin that respond to heat and spicy food. That b...
  • Why does capsaicin burn when I put it on? Is that normal?
  • For most OTC creams and ointments, you can apply up to 3 to 4 times a day. For OTC patches, apply to clean, dry skin and remove after no more than 8 hours — again, up to 3 to 4 tim...
  • How often should I apply capsaicin cream or use the patch?
📖 Read our full Capsaicin guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Capsaicin (prescription drug) — tap one for details:

Dimethylsulfoxide (dmso)Moderate Turpentine OilModerate AlchemillaMinor
🌿 Every supplement checked against Capsaicin (prescription drug) (3 interactions) — ranked by severity →
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.
Try another pack size: 200 g
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
72683-0003-01 72683-003-01 Main listing 200 g in 1 JAR 2020-04-15 — Active
72683-0003-02 You're viewing this 1.9 g in 1 PACKET 2020-04-15 — Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package contains 1.9 g — 1.9 g in 1 packet.
How does this package differ from NDC 72683-0003-01?
Both are Melt Pain Away Capsaicin .025 g/100g Cream — the drug itself is identical. This page's package is the 1.9 g one, while NDC 72683-0003-01 is the 200 g package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Melt Pain Away Capsaicin .025 g/100g Cream?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Capsaicin .25 mg/g 00536-2525-25 Rugby 1 tube $0.082 — Availability likely —
Capsaicin External Analgesic .25 mg/g 50268-0195-60 AvPAK 1 tube $0.082 — Availability likely —
Sheffield Arthritis and Muscle Pain Relief .25 mg/g 11527-0089-54 Sheffield 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Capsaicin .025 g/100g 50488-1025-01 Alexso, 1 tube — — FDA listed —
CareALL Arthritis and Muscle .025 g/g 51824-0094-15 New 42.5 g — — FDA listed —
Capsaicin 0.025% Cream .025 mg/g 59088-0220-08 Puretek 120 g — — FDA listed —
DermacinRx Penetral Cream .25 mg/mL 59088-0310-08 PureTek 118 ml — — FDA listed —
Penetrex(r) Arthritis Pain Relief .025 g/100g 62742-4216-02 Allure 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Rugby Capsaicin External Analgesic .25 mg/g 63187-0660-60 Proficient 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Capsaicin External Analgesic .25 mg/g 68071-3430-02 NuCare 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Capsaicin .025 g/100g 69420-6025-01 SA3, 120 g — — FDA listed —
Melt Pain Away .025 g/100gthis 72683-0003-02 Proximity 1.9 g — — FDA listed —
Drs Pharmacy PAIN RELIEF MUSCLE ARITHRITIS .025 g/100g 80489-0099-01 OL 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Thera Plus Pain Relief Arthritis and Muscle .25 mg/g 80684-0138-00 FOURSTAR 42.5 g — — FDA listed —
BRONSON SOOTHE Pain Relief .25 mg/mL 83158-0387-02 BRONSON 59 ml — — FDA listed —
Roll Pain Away Lavender .025 g/100g 72683-0010-01 PROXIMITY 96 g — — FDA listed —
Naturulz Ultimate Healing .025 g/100g 65112-0100-02 I 133 g — — FDA listed —
Roll Pain Away Lemongrass .025 g/100g 72683-0011-01 PROXIMITY 96 g — — FDA listed —
Roll Pain Away .025 g/100g 72683-0009-01 PROXIMITY 96 g — — FDA listed —
Capsaicin Cream .025 g/100g 69396-0180-02 Trifecta 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

🏛️
2020
On the market since
Apr 2020
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
6 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.

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.

🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Capsaicin inactive ingredients by manufacturer: every current product's list side by side, so you can ask your pharmacy for the version that does not list it.

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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

LabelerProximity Capital Partners LLC dba Asutra
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code72683
First marketedApr 2020
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio10 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.

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 📦 Storage and Handling 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 When Using This Product 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Questions or Comments 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 18 words ▾

Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: arthritis simple backache strains sprains bruises

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 46 words ▾

Adults and children over 18 years: Apply to affected area. Massage into the painful area until thoroughly absorbed. Repeat as necessary but no more than 3 to 4 times daily. Wash hands with soap and water after applying. Children 18 years and younger: Consult a doctor.

⚠️ Warnings 87 words ▾

Use only as directed. For external use only. When using this product: avoid contact with eyes do not apply to wounds or damaged skin do not bandage tightly Stop use and ask doctor if: condition worsens symptoms persist for more than 7 days, or clear up and reoccur again with a few days redness is present irritation develops.

If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children . If accidentally ingested, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center immediately.

📦 Storage and Handling 24 words ▾

Store in a cool, dry place. Keep away from excessive heat or flame. Tamper-evident for your protection. Use only if safety seal is intact

🧪 Active Ingredient 2 words ▾

Capsaicin .025%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 62 words ▾

Water, Magnesium Chloride, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dimethyl Sulfone (MSM), Sodium Lactate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Pentylene Glycol, Undecane, Xanthan Gum, Magnesium Sulfate, Tridecane, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Allantoin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hydroxide, Cymbopogon Flexuosus (East-Indian Lemongrass) Oil* *Organic

🎯 Purpose 2 words ▾

Topical Analgesic

📄 When Using This Product 20 words ▾

When using this product: avoid contact with eyes do not apply to wounds or damaged skin do not bandage tightly

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 30 words ▾

Stop use and ask doctor if: condition worsens symptoms persist for more than 7 days, or clear up and reoccur again with a few days redness is present irritation develops.

🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 10 words ▾

If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 19 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children . If accidentally ingested, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center immediately.

📄 Questions or Comments 12 words ▾

888-819-6472; Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm CT Report any serious side effects to number above.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 3 words ▾

Melt Pain Away

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
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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 form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
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 Proximity Capital Partners LLC dba Asutra. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 200 g (72683-0003-01). 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?
Proximity Capital Partners LLC dba Asutra 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.