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Careland Pain Relief METHYL SALICYLATE, MENTHOL 200 mg/mL; 100 mg/mL Cream — NDC 75568-0021-01 package photo

Careland Pain Relief METHYL SALICYLATE, MENTHOL 200 mg/mL; 100 mg/mL Cream

by Planet (Anhui) Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · 1 BOTTLE in 1 BOX (75568-021-01) / 90 mL in 1 BOTTLE
NDC 75568-0021-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 75568-021-01 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Aug 27, 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) 75568-021-01
Product NDC 75568-021
11-digit billing NDC 75568002101
RxCUI 1716100
UNII LAV5U5022Y, L7T10EIP3A
Application # M017
SPL Set ID 83f36771-1033-4fd0-a0e6-82c1dcfedeee
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2024-10-20
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form CREAM
Substance METHYL SALICYLATE; MENTHOL
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 75568-021-01 — 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 → 75568-0021-01. 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

LabelerPlanet (Anhui) Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code75568
First marketedOct 2024
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio21 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

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • These products are designed for temporary relief of mild to moderate muscle and joint pain — things like arthritis, a sore back, sprains, strains, bruises, and cramps. Medistik Dua...
  • What kinds of pain does this actually help with?
  • A mild burning or warming sensation right after you apply it is completely normal and is actually expected. It usually fades within a few days of regular use. What you should NOT i...
  • I feel a burning sensation after I put it on — is that normal?
📖 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.

🧪 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 ZY81Z83H0X
    Aloe vera leaf is a plant extract derived from the aloe plant. It is used in medicines as a natural moisturizer and skin-soothing agent in topical formulations.
  • UNII S07O44R1ZM
    Capsaicin is a pungent compound from chili peppers. In topical medicines, it acts as an active warming or heat-producing agent rather than a traditional inactive ingredient, creating localized skin sensation.
  • UNII 0A5MM307FC
    A synthetic polymer that absorbs water and forms a thick, gel-like substance. In medicines, it works as a thickener and stabilizer to improve texture and help ingredients stay mixed together in creams, gels, and lotions.
  • UNII 2DMT128M1S
    A waxy solid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier to blend oil and water components, and also thickens the medicine to give it the right texture and consistency.
  • UNII 92RU3N3Y1O
    Dimethicone is a silicone-based oil that acts as an anti-foaming agent and lubricant in medicines. It reduces gas bubbles in liquid formulations and helps coat and protect the stomach lining when ingested.
  • UNII 2865993309
    Ethylhexyl palmitate is an oily chemical made from palm oil and alcohol. It acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical medicines, helping the product spread smoothly and keeping skin soft.
  • UNII A2I8C7HI9T
    Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
  • 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 CAL22UVI4M
    A synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and fatty acids. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and improves the texture and stability of the medicine.
  • UNII Z8IX2SC1OH
    Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
  • UNII NVZ4I0H58X
    A waxy substance made from sorbitol and stearic acid. It acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer, helping keep oil and water mixed together and preventing separation in the medicine.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statesCapsaicin,2-Ethylhexyl palmitate, Aloe barbadensis (Aloe Vera),Carbomer,Cetearyl alcohol,Dimethylsilicone oil,Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol,propyl glycol,Propylparaben,Purslane extract,Span 60,Triethanolamine,Tween 60,Water

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
RockSauce Warming Massage 100 mg/mL; 200 mg/mL 43473-0076-01 Nantong 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
RockSauce Warming Massage Roll On 100 mg/mL; 200 mg/mL 43473-0077-01 Nantong 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Careland Pain Relief 200 mg/mL; 100 mg/mLthis 75568-0021-01 Planet 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
RockSauce Warming Massage 100 mg/mL; 200 mg/mL 81683-0004-01 Implus 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
RockSauce Warming Massage Roll-On 200 mg/mL; 100 mg/mL 81683-0005-01 Implus 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
RockSauce Warming Massage 100 mg/mL; 200 mg/mL 81683-0006-01 Implus 100 doses — — FDA listed —
AVCOO Pain Relief Roll On 10 g/100mL; 20 g/100mL 84992-0002-01 ADP 88.5 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

🏛️
2024
On the market since
Oct 2024
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
2 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.

🔬 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 Careland 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
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2021 2022 2024 2026 1 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
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
75568-0021-01 You're viewing this 1 BOTTLE in 1 BOX (75568-021-01) / 90 mL in 1 BOTTLE 2024-10-20 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 75568-021-01, 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: 75568-0021-01, written without dashes as 75568002101. 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 75568-0021-01, the first segment (75568) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Planet (Anhui) Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.; the middle segment (0021) 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 Planet (Anhui) Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Planet (Anhui) Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. 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 14 words ▾

USES: For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joint

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 28 words ▾

DIRECTIONS: Apply liberally to area of pain and massage until lotion is absorbed into the skin. Repeat 3-4 times daily. Store at 68'F to 77'F (20ºC to 25ºC)

⚠️ Warnings 75 words ▾

WARNINGS: For external use only. When using this product, do not take by mouth or place in nostrils, apply to wounds or damaged skin. Use as directed Ask a health professional before use if you have sensitive skin or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion,get medical help or call Poison Control Center right away. Not for children 5 years or younger.

🧪 Active Ingredient 10 words ▾

ACTIVE INGREDIENT Methyl Salicylate 20% Menthol 10% PURPOSE Topical Analgesic

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 15 words ▾

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Capsaicin,2-Ethylhexyl palmitate, Aloe barbadensis (Aloe Vera),Carbomer,Cetearyl alcohol,Dimethylsilicone oil,Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol,propyl glycol,Propylparaben,Purslane extract,Span 60,Triethanolamine,Tween 60,Water

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

PURPOSE Topical Analgesic

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 75568-0019-01 · Planet 75568-0022-01 · Planet →
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.