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EMU THERAPY Red Hot Pepper Pain Relief Cream MENTHOL, CAPSAICIN 15 mg/mL; .25 mg/mL Cream, 237 mL — NDC 83591-0417-00 package photo

EMU THERAPY Red Hot Pepper Pain Relief Cream MENTHOL, CAPSAICIN 15 mg/mL; .25 mg/mL Cream, 237 mL

by ACA MANAGEMENT LLC · 237 mL in 1 JAR (83591-417-00)
NDC 83591-0417-00
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 83591-417-00 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) 83591-417-00
Product NDC 83591-417
11-digit billing NDC 83591041700
RxCUI 2583630
UNII L7T10EIP3A, S07O44R1ZM
UPC 0673314014812
Application # M017
SPL Set ID 36293885-b2dd-4fba-9748-35a3c9e05078
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2023-08-08
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form CREAM
Substance MENTHOL; CAPSAICIN
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 83591-417-00 — 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 → 83591-0417-00. 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

LabelerACA MANAGEMENT LLC
FDA applicationM017 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code83591
First marketedAug 2023
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio4 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

🧪 What is this product?

EMU Therapy Red Hot Pepper Pain Relief Cream is a topical cream sold as an over-the-counter monograph drug. It contains capsaicin and menthol, two ingredients commonly found in topical pain relief products. Menthol is typically used to create a cooling sensation on the skin, while capsaicin (derived from hot peppers) is commonly used in creams meant to help relieve minor aches and discomfort in muscles and joints when applied to the skin surface.

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 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 QN83US2B0N
    Ascorbyl palmitate is a fat-soluble form of vitamin C used as an antioxidant in medicines. It prevents oils and fats in the product from breaking down and becoming less stable over time.
  • UNII P0M7O4Y7YD
    A plant extract from calendula flowers, traditionally used in formulations. It typically serves as a botanical ingredient that may provide color, fragrance, or skin-conditioning properties to topical products.
  • 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 1OV56052IK
    Coriander is a plant-derived flavoring and aromatic agent used in medicines to improve taste and odor, making the product more pleasant to take.
  • UNII 9H4PO4Z4FT
    A sulfur-containing organic compound used as a solvent and penetration enhancer in medicines. It helps dissolve active ingredients and improve their absorption through skin or mucous membranes.
  • UNII 344821WD61
    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.
  • 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 H3R47K3TBD
    FD&C Blue No. 1 is a synthetic blue dye approved for use in foods and medicines. It serves as a colorant to give the medication its distinctive appearance and help with product identification.
  • UNII I753WB2F1M
    FD&C Yellow No. 5 is a synthetic yellow colorant approved by the FDA. It is added to medicines to make pills, tablets, or liquids visually distinct and easier to identify.
  • UNII T7S323PKJS
    Hamamelis virginiana is an extract from the witch hazel plant. In medications, it's used as an astringent and skin-soothing agent to help reduce irritation and provide a mild drying effect in topical formulations.
  • UNII BKJ0J3D1BP
    A plant-derived ingredient from sunflower flowers, used as a natural colorant and flavoring agent in medicines. It may help provide color or mild taste to the product.
  • UNII XK4IUX8MNB
    Hypericum perforatum, also known as St. John's Wort, is a plant extract used in some medicines. It may serve as an active botanical ingredient or flavoring agent depending on the formulation.
  • UNII 046Y1357I6
    Lamium album whole is a plant-derived ingredient used as a natural coloring, flavoring, or traditional botanical component in some formulations. It may help provide color, taste, or texture to the finished medicine.
  • 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 205MXS71H7
    A plant extract from white willow bark. It's used as a natural flavoring agent and may help preserve the medicine by providing mild antioxidant properties in the formulation.
  • UNII 368GB5141J
    A detergent and foaming agent derived from coconut or palm oil. In medications, it helps break down and mix oil and water-based ingredients, aids in tablet disintegration, and improves how the drug dissolves and spreads in the mouth or digestive system.
  • UNII 506T60A25R
    Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
  • UNII 6GE7Z0761K
    A plant-derived ingredient from feverfew used as a natural flavoring or botanical additive in some formulations. It may contribute mild taste or aroma properties to 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.

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

The official label also statesAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera Gel) Juice, Anthemis Nobilis (Roman Chamomile) Oil, Aqua (Deionized Water), Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Calendula Officinalis Extract, Centaurea Cyanus (Corniflower) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Extract, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Oil, Emu Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Hypericum Perforatum (St. John's Wort), Lamium Album (White Nettle) Extract, Methylsulfonyl Methane (MSM), Parfum (Fragrance), Phenoxyethanol, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, SD-Alcohol 40B, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sorbitol, Tillia Cordata (Linden) Bark Extract, Triethanolamine, Fever Few Extract, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Yellow #5.

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.
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.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
BLUE SPRING Foot and Leg Comfort Cream with Pain Relief 15 mg/g; .25 mg/g 14448-0316-00 BLUE 227 g — — FDA listed —
EMU THERAPY Red Hot Pepper Pain Relief Cream 15 mg/mL; .25 mg/mLthis 83591-0417-00 ACA 237 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
Aug 2023
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
3 years listed
🔒
·
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 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

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.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
83591-0417-00 You're viewing this 237 mL in 1 JAR (83591-417-00) 2023-08-08 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 83591-417-00, 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: 83591-0417-00, written without dashes as 83591041700. 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 83591-0417-00, the first segment (83591) is the labeler code FDA assigned to ACA MANAGEMENT LLC; the middle segment (0417) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (00) 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 ACA MANAGEMENT LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
ACA MANAGEMENT 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.

📄 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 12 words ▾

Uses: Temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 36 words ▾

Directions: For adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 or 4 times a day. Consult a doctor before using for children under 2 years of age.

⚠️ Warnings 93 words ▾

Warnings: For external use only. Do not use on wounded, damaged or irritated skin. When using this product avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes, do not bandage tightly.

Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience a rash and/or a reaction, condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 10 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. If pregnant or Breast-Feeding ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

🧪 Active Ingredient 10 words ▾

Active Ingredient: Menthol, USP (2.75%) Capsaicin (0.025%) Purpose: Topical Analgesic

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 97 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients: Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera Gel) Juice, Anthemis Nobilis (Roman Chamomile) Oil, Aqua (Deionized Water), Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Calendula Officinalis Extract, Centaurea Cyanus (Corniflower) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Extract, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Oil, Emu Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Hypericum Perforatum (St. John's Wort), Lamium Album (White Nettle) Extract, Methylsulfonyl Methane (MSM), Parfum (Fragrance), Phenoxyethanol, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, SD-Alcohol 40B, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sorbitol, Tillia Cordata (Linden) Bark Extract, Triethanolamine, Fever Few Extract, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Yellow #5.

🎯 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 ↗
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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.