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HEATING PAIN RELIEF METHYL SALICYLATE, MENTHOL 10 g/100mL; 18 g/100mL Cream, 59 mL — NDC 72937-0017-20 package photo

HEATING PAIN RELIEF METHYL SALICYLATE, MENTHOL 10 g/100mL; 18 g/100mL Cream, 59 mL

by SUNSET NOVELTIES, INC · 59 mL in 1 TUBE (72937-017-20)
NDC 72937-0017-20
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 72937-017-20 billing pads the product 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
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 72937-017-20
Product NDC 72937-017
11-digit billing NDC 72937001720
UNII L7T10EIP3A, LAV5U5022Y
Application # M017
SPL Set ID 498cd2aa-ee59-67b5-e063-6294a90ac242
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2026-01-29
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form CREAM
Substance MENTHOL; METHYL SALICYLATE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 72937-017-20 — 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 → 72937-0017-20. 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

LabelerSUNSET NOVELTIES, INC
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code72937
First marketedJan 2026
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio11 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?

This is a topical cream containing menthol and methyl salicylate, marketed as an over-the-counter monograph product for pain relief. Both active ingredients are commonly used in heating rub formulations applied to the skin. Menthol typically produces a warming or cooling sensation, while methyl salicylate functions as a counterirritant. Together, these ingredients are typically included to provide localized comfort in over-the-counter pain relief products.

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.

🧪 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 0370GZL32F
    A mixture of amino acids derived from wheat protein. Used as a nutrient supplement and binding agent to help hold tablet or capsule ingredients together while improving nutritional profile.
  • UNII 69VJ1LPN1S
    Cannabis sativa seed oil is a plant-based oil derived from hemp seeds. It's used in medicines as a carrier or emollient to help deliver active ingredients and improve product texture and absorption.
  • UNII 00YIU5438U
    Caprylyl glycol is a clear liquid derived from coconut oil. In medicines, it acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a preservative booster to prevent microbial growth, and a solvent to help dissolve or mix other ingredients.
  • UNII 936JST6JCN
    Cetyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping blend oil and water components and giving products a smooth, creamy texture.
  • UNII DG4F8T839X
    A plant extract from comfrey leaves used as a natural ingredient in formulations. It may serve as a soothing agent or botanical additive in topical or oral preparations.
  • UNII MCU2324216
    A silicone-based oil that reduces foaming and helps ingredients mix evenly. It's used as an antifoaming agent and lubricant in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
  • UNII H77VEI93A8
    A synthetic yellow dye used to color medications. It helps identify the drug and make it visually distinctive, with no effect on how the medicine works.
  • UNII NNE56F2N14
    A synthetic compound derived from glycerin and polyethylene glycol. It acts as an emulsifier and solubilizer to help mix water and oil-based ingredients and keep them blended throughout the product's shelf life.
  • UNII 230OU9XXE4
    A waxy substance made from glycerin and stearic acid that acts as an emulsifier to blend oily and watery ingredients together. It also helps thicken and stabilize the medicine's texture.
  • UNII KEH0A3F75J
    Hexylene glycol is a clear liquid alcohol used as a solvent and preservative in medicines. It helps dissolve other ingredients and keeps the product stable during storage.
  • UNII YSE9PPT4TH
    Hyaluronate sodium is a natural carbohydrate that holds moisture. It's used in medicines as a lubricant, thickener, and moisture-retaining agent to improve texture and delivery of the active ingredient.
  • UNII RMB44WO89X
    Hydroxyproline is an amino acid derived from collagen. In medications, it serves as a structural component or filler that may help provide stability and texture to the formulation.
  • 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 WV9CM0O67Z
    Panthenol is a humectant and skin-conditioning agent derived from pantothenic acid. It's added to medicines to help retain moisture and soothe skin irritation.
  • UNII HIE492ZZ3T
    Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative and antimicrobial agent used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and cosmetic products, extending shelf life and maintaining product safety.
  • UNII 469OTG57A2
    Sodium pyrrolidone carboxylate is a synthetic polymer derived from pyrrolidone chemistry. It functions as a solubilizer and binder in medications, helping dissolve poorly water-soluble drugs and hold tablet ingredients together.
  • UNII 4ELV7Z65AP
    Stearic acid is a fatty acid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as a binder and lubricant in tablets and capsules, helping them hold together and flow smoothly during manufacturing.
  • UNII 2KR89I4H1Y
    Stearyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from natural oils or made synthetically. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping mix ingredients together and give the product the right texture.
  • UNII 3T5PCR2H0C
    A synthetic detergent and emulsifier made from plant-derived materials. It helps mix oil and water components together and improves how the medicine spreads or absorbs in the body.
  • UNII 9O3K93S3TK
    Trolamine is an alkaline compound used as a pH buffer and emulsifier in medicines. It helps neutralize acids, stabilize formulations, and enable mixing of oil and water-based ingredients.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

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

The official label also statesWater (Aqua), Paraffinum Liquidum, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Glycereth-26, Dimethicone, Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer, Trideceth-6, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Wheat Amino Acids, Panthenol, Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Extract, Hydroxyproline, Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, FD&C Yellow No.6 (CI 15985).

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 DailyMed — ingredient 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
Heating Pain Relief 10 g/100mL; 18 g/100mL 72937-0018-40 SUNSET 118 ml — — FDA listed —
Heating Pain Relief 10 g/100mL; 18 g/100mLthis 72937-0017-20 SUNSET 59 ml — — FDA listed —
Heating Pain Relief 10 g/100mL; 18 g/100mL 49283-0579-20 CHEMCO 59 ml — — 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

🏛️
2026
On the market since
Jan 2026
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
listed with the FDA
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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.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for HEATING PAIN RELIEF (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Back Pain1
Blood Prolactin Increased1
Breast Discharge1
Breast Pain1
Rash Pruritic1
Refusal Of Treatment By Patient1

Reporter sex

1 reports
Female · 100%
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
72937-0017-20 You're viewing this 59 mL in 1 TUBE (72937-017-20) 2026-01-29 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 72937-017-20, 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: 72937-0017-20, written without dashes as 72937001720. 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 72937-0017-20, the first segment (72937) is the labeler code FDA assigned to SUNSET NOVELTIES, INC; the middle segment (0017) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (20) 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 SUNSET NOVELTIES, INC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
SUNSET NOVELTIES, 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 13 words ▾

Use Aid for temporary local relief of minor pain in muscles or joints.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 54 words ▾

Directions Adults and Children over 12 years Apply a small amount on the affected area. Massage in circular motion, let set for a few seconds.. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 to 4 times daily. Wash hands with soap and water after use. Children under 12 years of age consult a doctor.

⚠️ Warnings 17 words ▾

For external use only. · Ask a doctor before use if you have redness over affected area

🧪 Active Ingredient 5 words ▾

Methyl Salicylate 18% Menthol 10%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 47 words ▾

Water (Aqua), Paraffinum Liquidum, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Glycereth-26, Dimethicone, Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer, Trideceth-6, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Wheat Amino Acids, Panthenol, Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Extract, Hydroxyproline, Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, FD&C Yellow No.6 (CI 15985).

🎯 Purpose 2 words ▾

Topical Analgesic.

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 72937-0013-08 · SUNSET 72937-0018-40 · SUNSET →
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.