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RockSauce FIERY HOT PAIN RELIEF Methyl Salicylate, Menthol, Capsaicin .25 g/2.45mL; .00005 g/2.45mL; .5 g/2.45mL Cream, 2.45 mL — NDC 81683-0025-01 package photo
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RockSauce FIERY HOT PAIN RELIEF Methyl Salicylate, Menthol, Capsaicin .25 g/2.45mL; .00005 g/2.45mL; .5 g/2.45mL Cream, 2.45 mL — NDC 81683-025-01 (Billing 81683-0025-01)

by Implus Footcare, LLC · 2.45 mL in 1 POUCH

This is a package of 2.45 mL of RockSauce FIERY HOT PAIN RELIEF Methyl Salicylate, Menthol, Capsaicin .25 g/2.45mL; .00005 g/2.45mL; .5 g/2.45mL Cream from Implus Footcare, LLC, marketed since Sep 2021 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 81683-0025-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 81683-025-01 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Aug 27, 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 81683-025-01 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
81683 labeler · 025 product · 01 package
Package marketed since
Sep 21, 2021
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 8168302501 7
FDA record last changed
Aug 27, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 81683-025-01
Product NDC 81683-025
11-digit billing NDC 81683002501
RxCUI 1921129
UNII L7T10EIP3A, S07O44R1ZM, LAV5U5022Y
Application # M017
SPL Set ID cc7cbf4a-8274-e463-e053-2995a90a51e0
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2021-09-21
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form CREAM
Substance MENTHOL; CAPSAICIN; METHYL SALICYLATE
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1921129
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 81683-025-01 — 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 → 81683-0025-01. 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.

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

🧪 What is this product?

RockSauce FIERY HOT PAIN RELIEF is a topical cream marketed as an over-the-counter monograph product. It contains three active ingredients commonly used in pain-relief creams: methyl salicylate and menthol, which are typically used to create a cooling sensation and are found in many topical analgesics, and capsaicin, a compound derived from hot peppers that is typically used to help reduce discomfort when applied to the skin. This product is meant to be applied directly to the affected area.

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.

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.
ℹ️
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.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
81683-0025-01 You're viewing this Main listing 2.45 mL in 1 POUCH 2021-09-21 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
RockSauce FIERY HOT PAIN RELIEF .25 g/2.45mL; .00005 g/2.45mL; .5 g/2.45mLthis 81683-0025-01 Implus 2.45 ml — — FDA listed —
RockSauce FIERY HOT PAIN RELIEF 36.2 g/355mL; .00724 g/355mL; 72.4 g/355mL 81683-0112-01 Implus 355 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

🏛️
2021
On the market since
Sep 2021
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
5 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.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII 9E8X80D2L0
    A synthetic form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant and preservative in medications. It helps prevent the active ingredients from degrading when exposed to oxygen or light.
  • 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 LU49E6626Q
    A synthetic organic compound used as a pH buffer and neutralizing agent in medicines. It helps maintain the proper acidity level in liquid formulations to improve stability and comfort.
  • UNII W59H9296ZG
    A synthetic polymer made from acrylic compounds and vinylpyrrolidone. It works as a film-former and thickener in topical products, helping create a smooth texture and improve how the medication spreads on skin.
  • 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 59TL3WG5CO
    A synthetic polymer made by crosslinking acrylic acid with allyl sucrose. It thickens liquids, forms gels, and helps control how fast the medicine is released in your body.
  • 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 147D247K3P
    Ethylhexylglycerin is a synthetic preservative used to prevent bacteria and mold from growing in medicines and personal care products. It helps keep the product safe and stable throughout its shelf life.
  • UNII 7CVR7L4A2D
    A starch-derived carbohydrate produced by breaking down corn, potato, or tapioca starch. It functions as a filler and binder to give the medicine bulk and texture, and sometimes as a mild sweetener or texture enhancer in powders and tablets.
  • 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 03KCY6P7UT
    A waxy compound derived from cetyl alcohol and phosphoric acid. It acts as an emulsifier to help blend oil and water ingredients, and as a thickener to give the medicine its proper texture and consistency.
  • UNII 6DC9Q167V3
    Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
  • 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 statesAminomethyl Propanol, Aloe Barbadensis(Aloe Vera)Leaf Juice, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, 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.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerImplus Footcare, LLC
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code81683
First marketedSep 2021
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio11 products on file

More NDCs from Implus Footcare, LLC labeler code 81683

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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 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 Do Not Use 📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 📄 When Using This Product 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 9 words ▾

USES: Provides soothing heat to sore muscles and joints.

⏱️ 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° to 77 ℉(20° to 25℃).

⚠️ Warnings 14 words ▾

WARNINGS: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membrane or broken skin.

🧪 Active Ingredient 8 words ▾

ACTIVE INGREDIENT Methyl Salicylate 20% Menthol 10% Capsaicin0.002%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 32 words ▾

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Aminomethyl Propanol, Aloe Barbadensis(Aloe Vera)Leaf Juice, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

PURPOSE Topical Analgesic

📄 Do Not Use 7 words ▾

Do not use otherwise than as directed.

📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 29 words ▾

Consult a doctor and discontinue use if irritation occurs. Ask a health professional before use if pregnant or breastfeeding. Ask a doctor before using if you have sensitive skin.

📄 When Using This Product 46 words ▾

When using this product, do not: heat, microwave, add to hot water or any container where heating water may cause splattering and result in burns, use in eyes or directly on mucus membrane, take by mouth or place in nostrils, apply to wounds or damaged skin.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 28 words ▾

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.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 4 words ▾

image of pouch label

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

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 Methyl Salicylate, Menthol, Capsaicin — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Headache4
Blood Pressure Increased3
Chest Pain3
Depression3
Diarrhoea3
Fatigue3
Hypersensitivity3

Reporter sex

39 reports
Male · 29%
Female · 69%
Unknown · 3%

Serious outcomes

Life-threatening2
Death1
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2024 2025 2026 3 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.

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 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 Implus Footcare, LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Implus Footcare, LLC 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.
← 81683-0013-01 · Implus 81683-0112-01 · Implus →
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.