ARCTIC HEAT Menthol, Methyl Salicylate 11.2 g/112g; 2.24 g/112g Cream, 112 g
🆔 Identity & classification
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- 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...
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Allantoin is a naturally derived compound that helps soften and soothe skin. In medicines, it works as a skin-conditioning agent and may help support wound healing and reduce irritation in topical formulations.
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Benzoic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid used as a preservative in medicines and foods. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth to extend shelf life and maintain product stability.
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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.
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Cetearyl glucoside is a plant-derived surfactant made from vegetable oils and glucose. It helps oils and water mix together in creams and lotions, and can also soften and smooth the skin feel of the product.
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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.
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Dehydroacetic acid is a synthetic preservative that prevents mold, yeast, and bacterial growth in medicines. It extends shelf life by protecting the product from spoilage during storage and use.
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Emu oil is a natural fat derived from emu birds, used in some medicines as an emollient and penetration enhancer to help active ingredients absorb through the skin and soften the formulation.
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Eucalyptus oil is a fragrant liquid extracted from eucalyptus tree leaves. It's used in medicines as a flavor, scent, or soothing agent in topical products and cough preparations.
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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.
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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.
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Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3, a water-soluble nutrient. In medicines, it may be added as a nutritional supplement or to support skin health, though its primary role here is as an active ingredient rather than a traditional inactive filler.
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A waxy substance made from polyethylene glycol and stearic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and serves as an emulsifier and solubilizer in liquid and semi-solid medicines.
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A natural oil extracted from peppermint plants. It's used as a flavoring agent to mask bitter tastes and add a refreshing mint flavor to medicines, making them easier to take.
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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.
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A synthetic polymer created from acrylamide and sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate that thickens and stabilizes liquid or semi-solid formulations. It helps maintain consistent texture and prevents separation of ingredients in creams, gels, and lotions.
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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.
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A spicy pepper extract used as a flavoring agent in medicines. It adds taste to mask bitter drug flavors and improve palatability, especially in liquid or chewable formulations.
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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.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per g | Per package |
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| 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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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Mencylate Pain Relieving 100 mg/mL; 20 mg/mL 59088-0215-05 | PureTek | 59 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capasil Pain Relieving 100 mg/mL; 20 mg/mL 59088-0434-05 | PureTek | 59 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| IceQuake Analgestic White 10 g/100g; 2 g/100g 69822-0310-02 | Southern | 60 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Tricylate 20 mg/g; 100 mg/g 73352-0575-04 | Trifluent | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Arctic Heat 11.2 g/112g; 2.24 g/112gthis 76348-0414-01 | Renu | 112 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Extreme Emu 11.2 g/112g; 2.24 g/112g 76348-0495-04 | Renu | 112 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| 5Kind DMSO 20 mg/mL; 100 mg/mL 85978-0631-00 | 5KIND | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 76348-0414-01 You're viewing this | 112 g in 1 TUBE (76348-414-01) | 2015-09-17 | Active |
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| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold. |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
USES Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscle and joints due to: arthritis, simple backache, sprains, strains and bruises
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Apply directly to affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Menthol 2% Methyl Salicylate 10%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients Allantoin, Benzoic Acid, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dehydroacetic Acid, Deionized Water, Emu Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Laureth-7, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Niacinamide, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic Acid.
🎯 Purpose ▾
PURPOSE Topical Analgesic Topical Analgesic