What is NDC 50268-197?

50268-197 is the product NDC for Capsaicin, Capsaicin .001 g/g cream, listed with the FDA by AvPAK. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.

AvPAK, NDC labeler code 50268. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.

What other NDCs exist for Capsaicin?

12 other product NDCs are listed under this name.

Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?

Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory.

Capsaicin NDC 50268-197 | National Drug Code

NDC codes

FDA NDC Directory

Product NDC (as listed)50268-197Labeler and product segments. Claims need a package NDC.

Product NDC at billing width50268-0197Add the package segment from the table below.

Package NDCs as listed with the FDA, and the 11-digit 5-4-2 form used on claims. The highlighted digit is the added leading zero.
Package NDC	11-digit (billing)	Package	Copy
50268-197-56	50268019756	1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (50268-197-56) / 56.6 g in 1 TUBEMarketed from Dec 8, 2022

How the 11-digit form is made: The product segment has 3 digits, so one leading zero is added to it (5-3-2 → 5-4-2). Formatting the NDC does not by itself make it billable — the product, package and quantity must match what was dispensed or administered, and payer rules apply. Conversion rules

Product information

Brand name (proprietary): Capsaicin
Generic name (nonproprietary): capsaicin
Active ingredients: Capsaicin — .001 g/g
Dosage form: Cream
Route: Topical
Labeler: AvPAKNDC labeler code 50268
Product type: Over-the-counter drug
Marketing category: OTC monograph drugApplication M 017
Marketing start: Dec 8, 2022
Listing expires: Dec 31, 2027
Identifiers: Product ID 50268-197_47e2f93a-977a-7137-e063-6394a90afbf3SPL ID 47e2f93a-977a-7137-e063-6394a90afbf3SPL set ID ef5b0db6-8f0a-4f8e-e053-2995a90a22b7RxCUI 646333UNII S07O44R1ZM

Billing references

What Med-Code can say about coding this product, and where each statement comes from. Nothing here is inferred from the name alone.

HCPCS codeNo match

No HCPCS code in Med-Code's directory. Topical products like this are usually dispensed by a pharmacy and billed by NDC.

NDC on a medical claim

N450268019756 followed by a unit qualifier and the quantity

Package 50268-0197-56. Unit qualifiers: F2 (international unit), GR (gram), ME (milligram), ML (milliliter), UN (unit (each)). The qualifier and quantity depend on what was given. About the N4 qualifier

Product label

Current FDA label (SPL), effective Jan 8, 2026.

Indications (excerpt from the label)

Uses: Provides penetrating pain relief. Temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, strains, bruises, and sprains.

Excerpt only. Read the full label for complete information.

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About NDC 50268-197

What is NDC 50268-197?: 50268-197 is the product NDC for Capsaicin, Capsaicin .001 g/g cream, listed with the FDA by AvPAK. It has 1 package NDC, shown above in 10- and 11-digit form.
What drug is associated with this NDC?: Capsaicin.
What is the active ingredient?: Capsaicin.
Who is the labeler?: AvPAK, NDC labeler code 50268. The labeler is the company responsible for the label; it may be the manufacturer, a repackager or a distributor.
What other NDCs exist for Capsaicin?: 12 other product NDCs are listed under this name. See all Capsaicin NDCs.
Is there a related HCPCS / J-code?: Not in Med-Code's curated HCPCS directory. See Billing references above.

Other finished products listed under the same name: strengths, forms and labelers.

Other Capsaicin NDCs
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC	Package NDCs (11-digit)
Capsaicin	Capsaicin .05 g/100g	PatchTopical	PHARMACURE LLC	79643-012	79643-0012-01
Capsaicin	Capsaicin .035 g/100g	CreamTopical	PHARMACURE LLC	79643-011	79643-0011-01
Capsaicin	Capsaicin .035 g/100g	PatchTopical	PHARMACURE LLC	79643-007	79643-0007-01
Capsaicin	Capsaicin .025 g/100g	PatchTopical	ARI BRANDS, LLC	71436-3025	71436-3025-01
Capsaicin	Capsaicin .1 g/100g	CreamTopical	Asclemed USA, Inc.	76420-753	76420-0753-42
Capsaicin	Capsaicin .1 g/100g	CreamTopical	AvPAK	50268-198	50268-0198-42
Capsaicin	Capsaicin .025 g/100g	PatchTopical	SA3, LLC	69420-7025	69420-7025-01
Capsaicin	Capsaicin .025 g/100g	CreamTopical	SA3, LLC	69420-6025	69420-6025-0169420-6025-05
Capsaicin	Capsaicin .025 g/100g	PatchTopical	PHARMACURE LLC	79643-002	79643-0002-01
Capsaicin	Capsaicin .025 g/100g	PatchTopical	Alexso, Inc	50488-2025	50488-2025-01

All 13 Capsaicin NDCs

Other NDCs under M 017

Products listed under the same FDA application: other strengths and forms, and repackagers who relabel the same product.

FDA NDC Directory listings under M 017
Product	Strength	Form · route	Labeler	Product NDC
Dr.Harry COMFORT ZONE Creamlidocaine 4% phenylephrine hcl 0.25% comfort zone cream	Phenylephrine hydrochloride .25 g/100g; Lidocaine 4 g/100g	CreamTopical	Jiangxi Yudexi Pharmaceutical Co., LTD	85248-162
Itch Relief Gel	Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 2 mg/100mL	GelTopical	Pharma Nobis, LLC	82645-901
Cintheralidocaine	Lidocaine .04 g/g	OintmentCutaneous	Strand Health Group	83295-8000
Trojan Extended Pleasurebenzocaine	Benzocaine 4.5 g/60mL	SprayTopical	Church & Dwight Co., Inc.	10237-200
Lightning Products BURN RELIEFlidocaine hydrochloride	Lidocaine hydrochloride 2 g/100mL	SprayTopical	Nantong Health & Beyond Hygienic Products Inc.	43473-070
Methyl Salicylate	Methyl salicylate 250 mg/g	CreamTopical	Alexso, Inc	50488-1015
Pramoxine Itch reliefpramoxine hcl 1%	Pramoxine hydrochloride 1 g/100g	CreamTopical	CVS	51316-141
Hydrocortisone with Aloehydrocortisone cream 1/2%	Hydrocortisone .5 g/100g	CreamTopical	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.	51672-5335
Biofreeze Mentholmenthol, unspecified form	Menthol, Unspecified form .05 g/g	PatchTopical	Reckitt Benckiser LLC	59316-992
Lidocaine Hydrochloride	Lidocaine hydrochloride 20 mg/g	GelTopical	Safetec of America, Inc.	61010-5000
Family Care Anti-Itchhydrocortisone	Hydrocortisone 1 g/100g	CreamTopical	United Exchange Corp.	65923-494
Hydrocortisonehydrocortisone 1%	Hydrocortisone 1 g/100g	CreamTopical	Pharmacy Value Alliance LLC	68016-149
GeriGentle FrostyHeat Pain Relief Patch Backmenthol	Menthol 50 mg/mL	PatchTopical	Geri-Gentle Corporation	69771-012
Lidocare Arm, Neck, Leg4% lidocaine	Lidocaine 11 mg/1	PatchTopical	Kingsway Pharmaceuticals dba NFI, LLC	69993-450
HealthWise Lidocaine Plus Menthol Patchlidocaine and menthol	Lidocaine 4 g/100g; Menthol 1 g/100g	PatchTopical	Veridian Healthcare	71101-062
Careland Plantar Fasciitis Hydrogel Pain Patcheslidocaine, menthol	Lidocaine 40 mg/g; Menthol 10 mg/g	PatchTopical	Planet (Anhui) Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.	75568-017
Reinreude Back Pain Therapycamphor 80mg menthol 24mg capsicum extract 16mg back pain therapy	Capsicum 16 mg/1001 + 2 more ingredients	PatchTopical	Jiangxi Yudexi Pharmaceutical Co., LTD	85248-159
Toast Screamin Hotcapsaicin	Capsaicin .1 g/100g	CreamTopical	IDEAZ, LLC	78983-102
PUREGEN LABS Pain Relief 4 Lidocainelidocaine	Lidocaine 40 mg/g	PatchTopical	Advanced Rx LLC	80513-814
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Hydrocortisone With Aloe for Sensitive Skinhydrocortisone	Hydrocortisone .5 g/100g	CreamTopical	AmerisourceBergen	24385-190

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