Salonpas-hot Capsicum Patch
NDC Package 46581-700-01

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Salonpas-hot Capsicum (capsaicin) patches is adults and children 12 years of age and over:clean and dry affected arearemove patch from filmapply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times dailyremove patch from the skin after at most 8 hours' applicationChildren under 12 years of age: consult a doctor. This formulation utilizes a patch delivery system. Marketed by Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., this product is identified by NDC 46581-700 and is authorized under FDA application M017.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
46581-700-01
Package Description
1 PATCH in 1 POUCH / 4 g in 1 PATCH
Product Code
46581-700
11-Digit Billing Format
46581070001
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Salonpas-hot Capsicum
Non-Proprietary Name
Capsaicin
Substance Name
Capsicum
Dosage Form
Patch - A drug delivery system that often contains an adhesive backing that is usually applied to an external site on the body. Its ingredients either passively diffuse from, or are actively transported from, some portion of the patch. Depending upon the patch, the ingredients are either delivered to the outer surface of the body or into the body. A patch is sometimes synonymous with the terms ‘extended release film’ and ‘system’.
Administration Route
Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.
Active Ingredient(s)
CAPSICUM .025 g/100g
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Adults and children 12 years of age and over:clean and dry affected arearemove patch from filmapply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times dailyremove patch from the skin after at most 8 hours' applicationChildren under 12 years of age: consult a doctor

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M017
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
11-26-1998
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (46581-700). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

46581-700-03
3 PATCH in 1 POUCH / 4 g in 1 PATCH

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 46581-700-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 patch in 1 pouch / 4 g in 1 patch of Salonpas-hot Capsicum, a human over the counter drug labeled by Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.. This patch is formulated for topical use and contains capsicum as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. on November 26, 1998. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 46581070001. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-3-2)
46581-700-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
46581-0700-01

Note: The zero is added to the Product segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.