Rugby Muscle Rub Cream
NDC Package 68071-3789-3

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Rugby Muscle Rub Cream (muscle rub cream) cream is adults and children 2 years of age and older; Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. This formulation utilizes a cream delivery system. Marketed by Nucare Pharmaceuticals, Inc., this product is identified by NDC 68071-3789 and is authorized under FDA application M017.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
68071-3789-3
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 85 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
68071-3789
11-Digit Billing Format
68071378903
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 311498 - menthol 10 % / methyl salicylate 15 % Topical Cream
  • RxCUI: 311498 - menthol 100 MG/ML / methyl salicylate 150 MG/ML Topical Cream
  • RxCUI: 311498 - menthol 10 GM / methyl salicylate 15 GM per 100 GM Topical Cream

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Rugby Muscle Rub Cream
Non-Proprietary Name
Muscle Rub Cream
Substance Name
Menthol; Methyl Salicylate
Dosage Form
Cream - An emulsion, semisolid3 dosage form, usually containing > 20% water and volatiles5 and/or < 50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle. This dosage form is generally for external application to the skin or mucous membranes.
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)
Usage Information
Adults and children 2 years of age and older; Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 2 years of age; consult a doctor.Unless treating hands, wash hands throughly with soap and water immediately after use.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Nucare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M017
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
02-28-2022
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 68071-3789-3 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 85 g in 1 tube of Rugby Muscle Rub Cream, a human over the counter drug labeled by Nucare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. This cream is formulated for topical use and contains menthol; methyl salicylate 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 Nucare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on February 28, 2022. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Nucare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 68071378903. 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 (5-4-1)
68071-3789-3
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
68071-3789-03

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