Vicks VapoFreeze PAIN RELIEVING Camphor, Menthol .16 g/g; .036 g/g Cream
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Vicks VapoFreeze Pain Relieving Cream is a topical pain relief product containing camphor and menthol. Both ingredients are commonly used in over-the-counter creams to produce a cooling sensation on the skin and are typically included to help relieve minor aches and muscle discomfort. This is an OTC monograph drug, meaning it is marketed under FDA's established guidelines for this category of topical pain relievers rather than as an individually reviewed product.
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A synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that's crosslinked for stability. It acts as a thickener and gelling agent in creams and gels, helping the medicine spread evenly and maintain its texture.
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Cetyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping blend oil and water components and giving products a smooth, creamy texture.
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Cetyl palmitate is a waxy substance made from natural fats. It works as a binder and thickener to help hold the medicine together and control how it dissolves in your body.
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Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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Isopropyl isostearate is a synthetic oil derived from isostearic acid. It acts as an emollient and lubricant in topical formulations, helping to soften skin and improve the spreadability of creams or lotions.
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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 strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
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Stearyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from natural oils or made synthetically. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping mix ingredients together and give the product the right texture.
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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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| 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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| Vicks VapoFreeze PAIN RELIEVING .16 g/g; .036 g/gthis 84126-0302-03 | The | 1 tube | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 84126-0302-03 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (84126-302-03) / 85 g in 1 TUBE | 2024-05-21 | Active |
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| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
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| 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. |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use temporarily relieves minor pain aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: arthritis simple backache strains sprains bruises provides penetrating pain relief
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions adults and children over 12 years of age and older: apply to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after each use children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor Store at no greater than 25°C (77°F).
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only
🆘 Overdosage ▾
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients Camphor 3.6% Menthol 16% Active ingredients Purpose Topical analgesic Topical analgesic
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients carbomer homopolymer, cetyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, edetate disodium, fragrance, glycerin, isopropyl isostearate, PEG-100 stearate, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol, water
🎯 Purpose ▾
Active ingredients Purpose Topical analgesic Topical analgesic