Quick answers
- What is Camphor (synthetic) and menthol used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Rayo Active Ice (Quimicas Handal de Centroamerica SA de CV) lists these uses: Directions Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Rub a thick layer well over throat and chest Use 3 to 4 times daily Keep clothes loose about throat and chest to help vapors reach nose and mouth For muscle and joint minor aches apply to affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily Children under 2 years: do not use..
- Do I need a prescription for Camphor (synthetic) and menthol?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredients, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Camphor (synthetic) and menthol been recalled?
- FDA enforcement reports list 2 recalls of products on this page; the newest started March 10, 2021. A recall usually concerns specific products or lots, not every brand.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Rayo Active Ice · Quimicas Handal de Centroamerica SA de CV
Camphor (synthetic) 100% · Menthol 100%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Mentol, Camphor (synthetic)
Purpose
When applied to chest and throat, temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with common cold.
Uses
Directions Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Rub a thick layer well over throat and chest Use 3 to 4 times daily Keep clothes loose about throat and chest to help vapors reach nose and mouth For muscle and joint minor aches apply to affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily Children under 2 years: do not use.
Warnings
For external use only; avoid contact with eyes Ask a doctor before if you have: sensitive skin
Do not use
by mouth in nostrils on wounds or damaged skin
When using this product
Avoid contact with the ayes or muccus membranes Wash hands after use with cool water Do not microwave
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Cough occurs with too much mucus (phlegm), or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days.
Keep out of reach of children
: If accidentally ingested, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Rub a thick layer well over throat and chest Use 3 to 4 times daily Keep clothes loose about throat and chest to help vapors reach nose and mouth For muscle and joint minor aches apply to affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily Children under 2 years: do not use.
Inactive ingredients
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Questions?
info@quimicashandal.com
— FDA label of Rayo Active Ice, Quimicas Handal de Centroamerica SA de CV, effective January 22, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Icy Hot Pro No-Mess · Chattem, Inc.
Camphor (synthetic) 11% · Menthol 16%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Camphor 11%, Menthol 16%
Purpose
Topical analgesic
Uses
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with:
- arthritis
- simple backache
- strains
- sprains
- bruises
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
- on wounds or on irritated or damaged skin
- with a heating pad
When using this product
- use only as directed
- do not bandage tightly
- avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
- do not expose the area to local heat or direct sunlight
- rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type
- a transient burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days
- avoid applying into skin folds
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days
- symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
- redness is present or excessive skin irritation occurs
- you experience severe burning pain, swelling, or blistering where the product was applied
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
adults and children 12 years of age and older:
- apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
- remove protective cap and lift blue applicator at arrows
- squeeze tube gently while holding upright to dispense a small amount of product
- press down to close applicator prior to application
- massage product into skin using applicator until thoroughly absorbed
- if needed, clean applicator by rinsing with water or wipe clean with a cloth.
- wash hands thoroughly with soap and water if product comes in contact with hands children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
4-t-butylcyclohexanol, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, alcohol denat., allantoin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, cetyl alcohol, citrus paradisi (grapefruit) peel oil, farnesol, fragrance, glyceryl stearate, mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, mentha viridis (spearmint) leaf oil, pentylene glycol, propanediol, steareth-21, stearic acid, triethanolamine, water Close cap tightly after use.
— FDA label of Icy Hot Pro No-Mess, Chattem, Inc., effective February 26, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Just Cbd - Pain Relief · Just Brands LLC
Camphor (synthetic) 3% · Menthol 6%, gel (topical)
Active ingredient
Camphor 3% Menthol 6%
Purpose
Topical Analgesic.
Uses
Aid for temporary local relief of minor pain in muscles or joints.
Warnings
For external use only. Use only as directed. Do not bandage tightly or use with a heating pad. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken, or irritated skin. A transient burning sensation or redness may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days. If you experience an allergic reaction, discontinue use, and consult a doctor. Do not expose the area treated with product to heat or direct sunlight. STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF: Condition worsens. Redness is present. Irritation develops. Symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up occur again within a few days. You experience signs injury, such as pain, swelling or blistering where the product was applied. Ask a health professional before use. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Adults over 21 years: Apply a small amount on the affected area. Massage in circular motion, let set for a few seconds. Repeat as neccesary, but no more than 3 to 4 times daily Wash hands with soap and water after use.
Other information
Store tightly closed in a dry place at controlled room temperature between 59°-86° f (15°-30° c). This product is intended for use by healthy adults aged 21 years & older. consult a healthcare professional prior to use of full spectrum THC. Full spectrum THC may be harmful if you are pregnant, nursing or are taking any medication or have a medical condition.
Inactive ingredients
Water (Aqua), Alcohol Denat, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Cannabidiol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Oil, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Oil, Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Sorbic Acid, FD&C Blue No.1 (CI 42090), FD&C Yellow No.5 (CI 19140), Limonene.
— FDA label of Just Cbd - Pain Relief, Just Brands LLC, effective March 5, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Leader Anti-Itch · LEADER/Cardinal Helath 110, Inc.
Camphor (synthetic) 0.5% · Menthol 0.5%, lotion (topical)
Active ingredient
Camphor 0.5% Menthol 0.5%
Purpose
Anti-itch External Analgesic
Uses
temporary relieves pain and itching due to: insect bites minor burns sunburn minor skin irritations minor cuts scrapes rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac
Warnings
For external use only on chicken pox on measles do not get into eyes condition worsens symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
to open, squeeze cap tightly and turn pump counter-clockwise adults and children 2 years and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 2 years: ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
carbomer interpolymer type A, cetyl alcohol, DMDM hydantoin, fragrance, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl myristate, PEG-40 stearate, PEG-100 stearate, purified water, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid, white petrolatum
— FDA label of Leader Anti-Itch, LEADER/Cardinal Helath 110, Inc., effective November 19, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Healthy Back Institute Rub On Relief · Eagle Labs Inc.
Camphor (synthetic) 3% · Menthol 5%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Menthol 5% Camphor 3% Purpose Topical Analgesic
Purpose
Topical Analgesic
Uses
For Temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, strains, bruises, and sprains.
Warnings
For external use only
- Avoid contact with the eyes
- Do not apply to wounds or bandaged skin
- Do not bandage Stop use and consult a doctor if:
- condition worsens
- symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and reoccur
- redness is present
- irritation develops
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of the reach of children. If accidentally swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use. Keep out of the reach of children. If accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately Stop Usage immediately and as a doctor if: The condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and reoccur, redness or swelling is present, irritation develops WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
When using this product
- use only as directed
- do not apply heat (heating pads) or apply patches to area
- do not use with other topical analgesics - avoid contact with eyes, mucos membranes, and genital area - Do not expose application site to heat or direct sunlight
Directions
Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Apply to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 12 years of age consult a doctor.
Inactive ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Inner Leaf Juice, Aqua, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Cetyl Myristoleate, Glycerin USP, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Laurate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Methyl Sulfonyl Methane, Palmitoylethanolamide, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract.
— FDA label of Healthy Back Institute Rub On Relief, Eagle Labs Inc., effective January 21, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Ay Bendito Hemp Roll-On · Ay Bendito International, Inc
Camphor (synthetic) 6% · Menthol 4%, gel (topical)
Active ingredient
Camphor ………………. 6% Menthol …………….…. 4%
Purpose
Topical Analgesic
Uses
Aid for temporary local relief of minor pain in muscles or joints.
Warnings
For external use only.
When using this product
Use only as directed Do not bandage tightly or use with a heating pad Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes Do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skin A transient burning sensation or redness may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days If you experience an allergic reaction, discontinue use and consult a doctor Do not expose the area treated with product to heat or direct sunlight.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Condition worsens Redness is present Irritation develops Symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up occur again within a few days You experience signs injury, such as pain, swelling or blistering where the product was applied. If pregnant of breast feeding Ask a health professional before use. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Adults and Children over 12 years of age: Apply a small amount on the affected area. Massage in circular motion, let set for a few seconds. Repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 12 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor.
Other information
Store tightly closed in a dry place at controlled room temperature between 59°- 86° F (15°- 30° C).
Inactive ingredients
Water (Aqua), Alcohol Denat, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Methyl Salicylate, Glucosamine Sulfate, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, FD&C Blue No.1 (CI 42090), FD&C Yellow No. 5.
Questions?
QUESTION OR COMMENTS? Call: +1-787-421-6423
— FDA label of Ay Bendito Hemp Roll-On, Ay Bendito International, Inc, effective December 8, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredients, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Camphor (synthetic) 100% · Menthol 100% · cream (topical) · 8 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Rayo Active Ice | Quimicas Handal de Centroamerica SA de CV | DailyMed |
| Rayo Active Ice Sachet | Quimicas Handal de Centroamerica SA de CV | DailyMed |
| Rayo Breath Chamomile | Quimicas Handal de Centroamerica SA de CV | DailyMed |
| Rayo Breath Menthol | Quimicas Handal de Centroamerica SA de CV | DailyMed |
Camphor (synthetic) 11% · Menthol 16% · cream (topical) · 8 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Hempvana Maximum Strength Pain Relief Cream Extreme | Telebrands Corp | DailyMed |
| Icy Hot Advanced Relief | Chattem, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Icy Hot Performance Cream Pain Relief | Chattem, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Icy Hot Performance No-Mess Pain Relief Cream | Chattem, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Icy Hot Pro No-Mess | Chattem, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Icy Hot Pro Pain Massaging Balm | Chattem, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Icy Hot Pro Pain Relief Cream w/ microbeads | Chattem, Inc. | DailyMed |
| IH Advanced Pro No-Mess | Chattem, Inc. | — |
Camphor (synthetic) 3% · Menthol 6% · gel (topical) · 7 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Pain Relief | Chemco Corporation | DailyMed |
| Cooling Pain Relief | Sunset Novelties, Inc | DailyMed |
| Just Cbd - Pain Relief | Just Brands LLC | DailyMed |
| Just Cbd - Ultra Relief | Just Brands LLC | DailyMed |
| Menthol, Camphor | Chemco Corporation | DailyMed |
| Ultra Relief | Chemco Corporation | DailyMed |
Camphor (synthetic) 0.5% · Menthol 0.5% · lotion (topical) · 6 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Anti-Itch | Cvs | DailyMed |
| Discount Drug Mart Anti-Itch | Discount Drug Mart | DailyMed |
| GNP Anti Itch | Amerisourcebergen Drug Corporation | DailyMed |
| Leader Anti-Itch | LEADER/Cardinal Helath 110, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Rugby Anti-Itch | Rugby Laboratories | DailyMed |
| Walgreen Anti Itch | Walgreens | DailyMed |
Camphor (synthetic) 3% · Menthol 5% · cream (topical) · 6 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| China-Gel | China-Gel, Inc. | DailyMed |
| China-Gel Topical Pain Reliever | China-Gel, LLC | DailyMed |
| Core Relief | Copper Joint, LLC | DailyMed |
| Healthy Back Institute Rub On Relief | Eagle Labs Inc. | DailyMed |
| Healthy Back Institute Rub On Relief | Fullstack Fulfillment | DailyMed |
Camphor (synthetic) 6% · Menthol 4% · gel (topical) · 5 products
Camphor (synthetic) 3% · Menthol 3% · gel (topical) · 5 products
Camphor (synthetic) 4% · Menthol 10% · gel (topical) · 5 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Camphor 4% Plus Menthol 10% | PureTek Corporation | DailyMed |
| Camphotrex | PureTek Corporation | DailyMed |
| Camphotrol | PureTek Corporation | DailyMed |
| Professional Therapy MuscleCare Pro Pain Relieving Cold Gel | Active and Innovative, LLC | DailyMed |
| Professional Therapy MuscleCare Pro Roll-on | Active and Innovative, LLC | DailyMed |
Camphor (synthetic) 11% · Menthol 11% · ointment (topical) · 5 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Coralite Ultra Strength Pain Relief | United Exchange Corp. | DailyMed |
| Equate Pain Relief Balm | Walmart, Inc | DailyMed |
| GuruNanda Pain Relief | Gurunanda, LLC | DailyMed |
| Pain Relief Balm | Alaina Healthcare Private Limited | DailyMed |
| Ultra Strength Pain Relief Balm | Alaina Healthcare Private Limited | DailyMed |
Camphor (synthetic) 2.2% · Menthol 14% · oil (topical) · 4 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Brand Medicated Oil Refresh | Borden Company (Private) Limited | DailyMed |
| Eagle Brand Medicated Oil Refresh | Pt. Eagle Indo Pharma | DailyMed |
| Eagle Brand Medicated Roll On Refresh | Borden Company (Private) Limited | DailyMed |
| Eagle Brand Medicated Roll On Refresh | Pt. Eagle Indo Pharma | DailyMed |
Camphor (synthetic) 5.3% · Menthol 3.6% · spray (topical) · 3 products
Camphor (synthetic) 10% · Menthol 11% · salve (topical) · 3 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Pain Relieving Balm | Americanna Wellness, Inc. | DailyMed |
Camphor (synthetic) 3.5% · Menthol 3.5% · liquid (topical) · 3 products
Camphor (synthetic) 3 mg/100 mL · Menthol 3 mg/100 mL · cream (topical) · 2 products
Camphor (synthetic) 3.5% · Menthol 6% · patch (topical) · 2 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| N-Labs Arcticzen Pain Relief Knee | Nutriomo Labs Pte. Ltd | DailyMed |
Camphor (synthetic) 50 mg/mL · Menthol 50 mg/mL · gel (topical) · 2 products
Camphor (synthetic) 11% · Menthol 16% · spray (topical) · 2 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Icy Hot Performance Dry | Chattem, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Icy Hot Pro Dry | Chattem, Inc. | DailyMed |
Camphor (synthetic) 0.55% · Menthol 1.6% · lotion (topical) · 2 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| AleveX | Bayer HealthCare LLC | DailyMed |
Camphor (synthetic) 3.1% · Menthol 5.3% · salve (topical) · 2 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Pain Relieving Balm | Americanna Wellness, Inc. | DailyMed |
Camphor (synthetic) 3% · Menthol 0.1% · ointment (topical) · 2 products
53 more strengths and forms are listed in the FDA NDC Directory.
What pharmacies pay (NADAC)
The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) is the average price U.S. retail pharmacies paid to buy one unit of a medicine (one tablet, one mL or one gram), from a monthly survey of pharmacy invoices by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). State Medicaid programs use it to pay pharmacies.
This is not the price you pay. What you pay depends on your insurance (copay or coinsurance), your pharmacy and any discounts, and pharmacies also charge for filling a prescription. Ask your pharmacist or your health plan what your price will be.
| Strength and form | Generic or brand | Pharmacies pay |
|---|---|---|
| camphor (synthetic) 0.5% · menthol 0.5% lotion | Generic | $0.0220 per mL |
NADAC list of November 4, 2026; these prices took effect on October 21, 2026. Shown only where a package’s NDC code matches the NADAC list exactly, and only for that exact strength and form: nothing is averaged across strengths. Strengths and forms not listed here have no NADAC price.
Source: NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) 2026, data.medicaid.gov (CMS) →
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Chattem, Inc.11 products
- Quimicas Handal de Centroamerica SA de CV9 products
- Americanna Wellness, Inc.8 products
- Ay Bendito International, Inc7 products
- Madison One Acme Inc6 products
- Sombra Cosmetics Inc.5 products
- Active and Innovative Inc.4 products
- Bayer HealthCare LLC3 products
- Nutriomo Labs Pte, Ltd3 products
- Just Brands LLC3 products
- Pt. Eagle Indo Pharma3 products
- Chemco Corporation3 products
- Borden Company (Private) Limited3 products
- Tommie Copper, Inc.3 products
- Zhejiang Dingtai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd3 products
- Active and Innovative, LLC3 products
- PureTek Corporation3 products
- Sunset Novelties, Inc2 products
- Evi Labs2 products
- Smooth Gator LLC2 products
- Dynamic Blending Specialists, Inc.2 products
- China-Gel, LLC2 products
- Herstat (USA) Inc.2 products
- Guangxi Yulin Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd2 products
- Blaine Labs Inc.2 products
- Nacor Business Group LLC2 products
- The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company2 products
- Alaina Healthcare Private Limited2 products
- Golden Tiger Distribution L.L.C.1 product
- Qiaofusheng Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.1 product
Showing the 30 companies with the most products, of 69.
Recalls
From FDA enforcement reports, matched by the product’s NDC code or label. A recall usually covers specific products or lots: check the name and lot number on your package.
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March 10, 2021 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0789-2021
CGMP deviations: Product being recalled as it was made in the same facility where contamination with B. cepacia was found in other products.
CHINA-GEL WHITE (Camphor 3.00%, Menthol 5.00%), A TOPICAL PAIN RELIEVER, packaged in a) 2 oz(56.8g) Tube, 76305-301-13 ; b) 4 oz (113.5 g) jar, UPC 6 87806 20004 1, NDC 76305-301-02 ; c) 6 OZ (170 g) tube, UPC 6 87806 20 — China Gel Inc
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March 10, 2021 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0788-2021
CGMP deviations: Product being recalled as it was made in the same facility where contamination with B. cepacia was found in other products.
CHINA_GEL (Camphor 3.00%, Menthol 5.00%) A TOPICAL PAIN RELIEVER, packaged as a) 2 OZ (56.8g) tube, NDC 76305-300-13; b) 4 OZ (113.5g) jar, UPC 6 87806 10004 2, NDC 76305-300-02; c) 6 OZ (170 g) tube, UPC 6 87806 10006 2 — China Gel Inc
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.