NeroCare Capsaicin Neuropathy Relief Cream .1 g/100g Cream, 100 g
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Capsaicin and similar agents class.
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🩺 Clinical
Topical capsaicin is used to relieve minor pain in muscles and joints caused by arthritis, backaches, muscle strains, bruises, cramps, and sprains. Capsaicin is a substance that is found in chili peppers. It works by affecting nerve cells in the skin that are associated with pain, which results in decreased activity of these nerve cells and a reduced sense of pain.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗- Yes, completely normal — and it actually means the medicine is working. Capsaicin activates the same pain-sensing receptors in your skin that respond to heat and spicy food. That b...
- Why does capsaicin burn when I put it on? Is that normal?
- For most OTC creams and ointments, you can apply up to 3 to 4 times a day. For OTC patches, apply to clean, dry skin and remove after no more than 8 hours — again, up to 3 to 4 tim...
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A liquid alcohol derived from petroleum or plant sources. It acts as a solvent and humectant in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and retain moisture in the formulation.
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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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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.
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BHT is a synthetic antioxidant that prevents fats and oils in medicines from breaking down and becoming rancid. It helps keep the product stable and effective during storage.
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Butylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or plants that acts as a humectant, solvent, and preservative booster in medicines. It helps keep formulations stable, dissolve active ingredients, and maintain moisture in topical products.
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Shea butter is a fat extracted from shea tree nuts. It's used in medicines as an emollient and lubricant to soften the product, improve texture, and help ingredients blend smoothly together.
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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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Dimethiconol is a silicone-based fluid that acts as an anti-foaming agent and lubricant in medications. It reduces bubble formation during manufacturing and helps the medicine flow smoothly through equipment.
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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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A chemical compound combining menthol with lactic acid. It's used in medicines as a flavoring agent and to provide a cooling or soothing sensation on the skin or mouth.
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Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
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Mineral oil is a clear, odorless liquid derived from crude oil. It acts as a lubricant and emollient in medications, helping pills slide smoothly during manufacturing and aiding moisture retention in topical products.
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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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💲 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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| Rugby Capsaicin Cream .1 g/100g 00536-1264-56 | Rugby | 1 tube | $0.202 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Capsaicin .1 g/100g 50268-0198-42 | AvPAK | 1 tube | $0.202 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Leader Capsaicin Pain Relief Cream .1 g/100g 70000-0549-01 | Cardinal | 1 tube | $0.202 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Walgreens Arthritis Pain Relief Capsaicin Analgesic 1 mg/g 00363-0837-01 | Walgreen | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Heat Pain Relief .1 g/100g 00363-6263-07 | Walgreen | 1 applicator | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Earths Care Arthritis .1 g/100g 24286-1559-02 | DLC | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capzasin HP Arthritis Pain Relief .001 g/g 41167-7514-02 | Chattem, | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin .001 g/g 50268-0197-56 | AvPAK | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin 0.1 Percent .1 g/100g 50488-1060-06 | Alexso, | 60 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin 0.1% Cream 1 mg/g 59088-0242-08 | Puretek | 120 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cvs Capsaicin .1 g/100g 59779-0381-42 | CVS | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin HP Arthritis Pain Relief .1 g/100g 69375-0006-60 | Nationwide | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin Cream .1 g/100g 69396-0103-02 | Trifecta | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capzix .001 g/g 72847-0316-20 | Toprail | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin Cream .1 g/100g 73141-0558-02 | A2A | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin .1 g/100g 76420-0753-42 | Asclemed | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Toast Screamin Hot .1 g/100g 78983-0102-05 | IDEAZ, | 148 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Capsaicin Cream .1 g/100g 81533-0200-15 | Noble | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| NeroCare Capsaicin Neuropathy Relief Cream .1 g/100gthis 84066-0108-01 | Guangzhou | 100 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dr. Luke Capsaicin Cream Extra Strength .1 g/100g 87147-0003-01 | DANOUS | 114 g | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Easment advanced absorption cream .12 g/120g 87352-0001-01 | Easment | 120 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| High Potency Pain Relief .1 g/100g 87773-0001-01 | Xiamen | 114 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 84066-0108-01 You're viewing this | 100 g in 1 TUBE (84066-108-01) | 2026-04-03 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Effectively alleviatelocal neuralgia
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions: 1.Clean and dry skin. 2.Apply an appropriate amount evenly toaffected areas such as your back,neck,knees,hips,shoulders and elbows, 3.Massage gently until absorbed. 4.Allow the area to dry naturally after application 5.Apply a small amount of the product tothe affected area 2-3 times daily.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
For external use only.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
CAPSAICIN 0.1%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: GLYCERIN, WATER, MINERAL OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, DIMETHICONE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PEG-100 STEARATE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, METHYLPARABEN, C13-14 ISOPARAFIN, MENTHYL LACTATE, BHT, ALLANTOIN, DIMETHICONOL, LAURETH-7, FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM EDTA, XANTHAN GUM, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER EXTRACT, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE
🎯 Purpose ▾
EXTERNAL ANALGESIC