Menthozen Hydrogel Patch
NDC Package 71574-601-05

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

Package Information

Menthozen Hydrogel (menthol, capsaicin) patches is adults and children 12-years and over: Apply to affected area; change patch 1-2 times dily.Children under 12, consult a physician before use.How to Apply: Remove patch from backing and apply directly to area of pain.Do not apply to affected area more than three times daily.Use only one patch at a time.Wash hands with soap and water immediately after application.Reseal pouch containg unused patches. . This formulation utilizes a patch delivery system. Marketed by Village Pharma Llc, this product is identified by NDC 71574-601 and is authorized under FDA application M017.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
71574-601-05
Package Description
5 PATCH in 1 POUCH / 1 g in 1 PATCH
Product Code
71574-601
11-Digit Billing Format
71574060105
Billing Unit
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
Units Per Package
1 EA
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Menthozen Hydrogel
Non-Proprietary Name
Menthol, Capsaicin
Substance Name
Capsaicin; Menthol, Unspecified Form
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)
Usage Information
Adults and children 12-years and over: Apply to affected area; change patch 1-2 times dily.Children under 12, consult a physician before use.How to Apply: Remove patch from backing and apply directly to area of pain.Do not apply to affected area more than three times daily.Use only one patch at a time.Wash hands with soap and water immediately after application.Reseal pouch containg unused patches. 

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Village Pharma Llc
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M017
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
07-01-2019
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
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 71574-601-05 identifies a specific commercial package of 5 patch in 1 pouch / 1 g in 1 patch of Menthozen Hydrogel, a human over the counter drug labeled by Village Pharma Llc. This product is billed for "EA" each discreet unit and contains an estimated amount of 1 billable units per package. This patch is formulated for topical use and contains capsaicin; menthol, unspecified form 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 Village Pharma Llc on July 01, 2019. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

How is this Village Pharma Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 71574060105. Quantities are measured in per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units.. There are 1 total billable units per package. 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)
71574-601-05
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
71574-0601-05

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