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Arth Arrest METHYL NICOTINATE, CAPSAICIN .5 g/100g; .025 g/100g Cream, 85 g — NDC 76018-0100-03 package photo

Arth Arrest METHYL NICOTINATE, CAPSAICIN .5 g/100g; .025 g/100g Cream, 85 g

by Key 2 Health, Inc. · 85 g in 1 BOTTLE (76018-100-03)
NDC 76018-0100-03
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 76018-100-03 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) 76018-100-03
Product NDC 76018-100
11-digit billing NDC 76018010003
RxCUI 1091943
UNII 7B1AVU9DJN, S07O44R1ZM
Application # M017
SPL Set ID 495034ac-dbf5-4c55-906b-6ffcbcfd5bc2
Established class (EPC) Nicotinic Acid
Chemical class Nicotinic Acids
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2011-02-11
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form CREAM
Substance METHYL NICOTINATE; CAPSAICIN
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 76018-100-03 — 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 → 76018-0100-03. 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.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerKey 2 Health, Inc.
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code76018
First marketedFeb 2011
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
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?

Arth Arrest is a topical cream sold as an over-the-counter monograph product, meaning it is marketed under established FDA guidelines for its category rather than as an individually reviewed drug. It contains capsaicin and methyl nicotinate, both of which are typically used in creams applied to the skin to produce warming or cooling sensations and may be used for temporary relief of minor muscle or joint discomfort. The cream is designed to be rubbed onto the skin over affected areas.

Supplement & herbal interactions

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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 OZ0E5Y15PZ
    A plant extract from arnica flowers, used as a flavoring agent or fragrance component in medicines. It may also provide mild soothing properties to certain topical formulations.
  • UNII E4F12ROE70
    A refined mineral oil derived from crude petroleum containing 13 to 14 carbon chains. It acts as a solvent, emollient, and carrier in topical formulations to help dissolve active ingredients and improve product texture and spreadability.
  • UNII FGL3685T2X
    Chamomile is a plant extract used in medications as a flavoring agent and for its mild soothing properties in formulations. It helps improve taste and aroma of the medicine.
  • UNII ND2M416302
    Isopropyl alcohol is a clear liquid solvent derived from petroleum. In medicines, it dissolves active ingredients and other components, helps the product flow smoothly, and aids in sterilization during manufacturing.
  • UNII Z95S6G8201
    A synthetic surfactant derived from lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide. It helps dissolve and mix oily and watery ingredients in liquid formulations, and may improve how the medicine spreads or is absorbed.
  • UNII V13007Z41A
    Lidocaine hydrochloride is a local anesthetic compound added to some medicines as a numbing agent. It reduces pain or irritation at the site where the medicine is applied or administered.
  • UNII 0L414VCS5Y
    A synthetic polymer used as a film-former and conditioning agent. It helps create a protective coating on hair or skin surfaces and improves texture and manageability in topical formulations.
  • UNII 6OZP39ZG8H
    Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in medications and improves how the product disperses in the body.
  • 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.

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

The official label also statesOther Ingredients Isopropyl Alcohol, Deionized Water, Neurocaine:(Lidocaine HCl, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera) Gel, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Ruta Graveolens (Rue) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Extract, Boswella Serrata Extract, Polysorbate-80, Fragrance).

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
Arth Arrest .5 g/100g; .025 g/100gthis 76018-0100-03 Key 85 g — — FDA listed —
Arth RX Topical Analgesic .5 g/100g; .025 g/100g 76069-0100-03 HCD 85 g — — 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

🏛️
2011
On the market since
Feb 2011
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
15 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 NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
76018-0100-03 You're viewing this 85 g in 1 BOTTLE (76018-100-03) 2017-02-05 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 76018-100-03, 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: 76018-0100-03, written without dashes as 76018010003. 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 76018-0100-03, the first segment (76018) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Key 2 Health, Inc.; the middle segment (0100) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (03) 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 Key 2 Health, Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Key 2 Health, 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 27 words ▾

How to apply: Apply to a small area of the skin as a test for sensitivity at least 60 minutes prior to applying to a wide area.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 29 words ▾

Directions: Adults and children 2 years of age and older. Apply to affected area no more than 3-4 times daily. Children under 2 years of age consult a physician.

⚠️ Warnings 66 words ▾

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY Warnings: Use only as directed, Avoid contact with eyes. Do not apply to wounds or damaged skin. Do not bandage tightly. If condition worsens, or if symptoms persists for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, discontinue use of this product and consult a physician. Please see outer box for additional warnings prior to use.

🧪 Active Ingredient 8 words ▾

Active Ingredients Methyl Nicotinate 0.5% Capsaicin 0.025 %

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 35 words ▾

Other Ingredients Isopropyl Alcohol, Deionized Water, Neurocaine:(Lidocaine HCl, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera) Gel, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Ruta Graveolens (Rue) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Extract, Boswella Serrata Extract, Polysorbate-80, Fragrance).

🎯 Purpose 14 words ▾

Indications For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints.

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