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Methyl Salicylate 40% Topical Oil 40 g/100mL Liquid, 118 mL — NDC 81877-0620-04 package photo
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Methyl Salicylate 40% Topical Oil 40 g/100mL Liquid, 118 mL — NDC 81877-620-04 (Billing 81877-0620-04)

by FORREAL PHARMACEUTICALS LLC · 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, GLASS

This is a package of 118 mL of Methyl Salicylate 40% Topical Oil 40 g/100mL Liquid from FORREAL PHARMACEUTICALS LLC, marketed since Mar 2023 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 81877-0620-04
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 81877-620-04 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 Jul 24, 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 81877-620-04 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
Code segments
81877 labeler · 620 product · 04 package
Package marketed since
Mar 3, 2023
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Billing quantity
118 mL per package
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 8187762004 2
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 81877-620-04
Product NDC 81877-620
11-digit billing NDC 81877062004
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 259328
UNII LAV5U5022Y
SPL Set ID 10e15734-9783-4153-b7b6-a4d0f57678b6
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2023-03-03
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form LIQUID
Substance METHYL SALICYLATE

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GCN Seq No 084562
GCN 53898
HICL code 002595
Ingredient (HICL) Methyl Salicylate
HIC1 code L
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Skin/Subcutaneous Tissue
HIC2 code L6
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Irritants
HIC3 code L6A
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Irritants/Counter-Irritants
AHFS code 28:08.04.24
AHFS class Salicylates
FDB label name METHYL SALICYLATE 40% OIL
FDB brand name Methyl Salicylate
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 084562
  • GCN: 53898
  • HICL (First Databank): 002595
  • AHFS class code: 28:08.04.24
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 259328
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 81877-620-04 — 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 → 81877-0620-04. 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.

Clinical

Label name METHYL SALICYLATE 40% OIL Ingredient Methyl Salicylate
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It's a topical pain reliever — you apply it right to the skin where it hurts. It's used for temporary relief of minor aches and pains in your muscles and joints, things like arthri...
  • What is methyl salicylate actually used for?
  • No — and this is really important. You should never use methyl salicylate products with a heating pad, and avoid applying them when you're sweating from exercise or heat. Heat caus...
  • Is it safe to use under a heating pad or wrap?
📖 Read our full 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.

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 mLPer 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
81877-0620-04 You're viewing this Main listing 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, GLASS 2023-03-03 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Methyl Salicylate 40% Topical Oil 40 g/100mLthis 81877-0620-04 FORREAL 118 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

🏛️
2023
On the market since
Mar 2023
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
3 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.

🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Methyl Salicylate inactive ingredients by manufacturer: every current product's list side by side, so you can ask your pharmacy for the version that does not list it.

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

  • UNII 5TL50QU0W4
    Peanut oil is a plant-based oil extracted from peanuts. It's used in medicines as a solvent and carrier to dissolve or suspend active ingredients, making them easier to deliver and absorb in the body.

1 inactive ingredient listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesInactive ingredient: Peanut Oil. Packaged For: Forreal Pharmaceuticals LLC Royal Oak, MI 48067 Question or Comments please call 877-367-3250

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

LabelerFORREAL PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
Labeler code81877
First marketedMar 2023
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio5 products on file

More NDCs from FORREAL PHARMACEUTICALS LLC labeler code 81877

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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 📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 📄 When Using This Product 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 18 words ▾

Uses: Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to arthritis, simple backache, sprains, bruises.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 60 words ▾

Directions: Adults and children 12 years of age and older; apply generously to affected area. Massage vigorously into painful areas until absorbed completely. Repeat as needed, but do not use more than three times daily. Children under 12 years of age, ask a doctor. Other information: Store at room tempreature. Protect from light and heat. Close cap tightly after use.

⚠️ Warnings 12 words ▾

Warning: For external use only. DO NOT USE IF ALLERGIC TO PEANUTS

🧪 Active Ingredient 5 words ▾

Active ingredient: Methyl Salicylate 40%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 19 words ▾

Inactive ingredient: Peanut Oil. Packaged For: Forreal Pharmaceuticals LLC Royal Oak, MI 48067 Question or Comments please call 877-367-3250

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose: Topical Analgesic

📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If 19 words ▾

Ask a doctor before use if you have a propensity for allergic reactions to aspirin or salicylate or peanuts.

📄 When Using This Product 36 words ▾

When using the product: Do not use in or near the eyes or mucous membranes; if the product gets into the eyes, rinse thoroughly with cold water. Do not bandage tightly or use with hot pads.

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 30 words ▾

Stop use and ask doctor if symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. Or condition worsens or rash or irritation develops.

🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding 10 words ▾

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 18 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children. if swallowed, get medical help or contract a Poison Control Center immediately.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 40 words ▾

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC: 81877-620-04 4 Fluid oz. (118 ml) Methyl Salicylate 40% Topical Rubbing Oil For Temporary Relief of Minor Pains. DO NOT USE IF ALLERGIC TO PEANUTS Forreal Pharmaceuticals LLC YOUR SOLUTION TO BETTER HEALTHCARE Methyl Salicylate 40%

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

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product Marketed without an FDA application

Listed without an FDA application

This product's marketing category indicates it is marketed without an approved FDA application (no NDA, ANDA, or BLA on file). Having an NDC does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory is a listing system, not an approval decision. Approval-linked data such as Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence ratings therefore does not apply.

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 "Unapproved Drug Other". 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 FORREAL PHARMACEUTICALS LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
FORREAL PHARMACEUTICALS 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.
← 81877-0514-15 · FORREAL 81877-0725-15 · FORREAL →
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.