Pharmacys Prescription Analgesic Gel
NDC Package 72197-001-08

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

Package Information

Pharmacys Prescription Analgesic Gel (menthol) gel is uses: For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with - simple backache - arthritis - strains - bruses - sprains When using this product- avoid contact with eyes- do not bandage tightly- do not apply to wounds or damaged skin- do not use with heating pads or other heating devices. This formulation utilizes a gel delivery system. Marketed by American Consumer Products Corp, this product is identified by NDC 72197-001 and is authorized under FDA application M012.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
72197-001-08
Package Description
227 g in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Product Code
72197-001
11-Digit Billing Format
72197000108
RxNorm Crosswalk

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Pharmacys Prescription Analgesic Gel
Non-Proprietary Name
Menthol
Substance Name
Menthol
Dosage Form
Gel - A semisolid3 dosage form that contains a gelling agent to provide stiffness to a solution or a colloidal dispersion.4 A gel may contain suspended particles.
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)
MENTHOL 1 g/100g
Usage Information
Uses: For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with - simple backache - arthritis - strains - bruses - sprains When using this product- avoid contact with eyes- do not bandage tightly- do not apply to wounds or damaged skin- do not use with heating pads or other heating devices

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
American Consumer Products Corp
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
M012
Marketing Category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
Start Marketing Date
08-31-2018
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 72197-001-08 identifies a specific commercial package of 227 g in 1 bottle, plastic of Pharmacys Prescription Analgesic Gel, a human over the counter drug labeled by American Consumer Products Corp. This gel is formulated for topical use and contains menthol 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 American Consumer Products Corp on August 31, 2018. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this American Consumer Products Corp product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 72197000108. 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)
72197-001-08
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
72197-0001-08

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