Capsaicin CAPSAICIN PHARMACURE LLC FDA Approved Uses Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis, simple backache, bruises, sprains, and strains
Generic: CAPSAICIN
Mfr: PHARMACURE LLC FDA OTC
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Substance Capsaicin
Route
TOPICAL
Applications
M017
Package NDC

Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Active Ingredients
Active Ingredient Capsaicin 0.035%
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients Adhesive myrrh gum zinc oxide
Strengths
0.035 %
Treats Conditions
Uses Temporarily Relieves Minor Aches And Pains Of Muscles And Joints Associated With Arthritis Simple Backache Bruises Sprains And Strains

Identifiers & Packaging

Container Type UNKNOWN
All Product Codes
UNII
S07O44R1ZM
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Overview

Uses Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis, simple backache, bruises, sprains, and strains

Indications & Usage

Uses Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis, simple backache, bruises, sprains, and strains

Dosage & Administration

Directions Adults and children 18 years of age and over : Apply 1 patch to the affected area of intact skin up to 3 times a day. Do not leave patch on for more than 8 hours at a time. Instructions for use : Clean and dry the affected area. Open pouch and remove one patch. Remove any protective film and apply directly to affected area of pain. Apply immediately after removal from the protective envelope. Wash hands with soap and water after handling the patches. Reseal pouch containing unused patches after each use. Do not store patch outside the sealed envelope. Discontinue use at least 1 hour before a bath or shower and do not use immedieately after a bath or shower. Fold used patches so that the adhesive side sticks to itself and safely discard used patches or pieces of cut patches where children and pets cannot get to them. Children under 18 years: Ask a physician

Warnings & Precautions
Warnings For external use only . Use only as directed or as directed by a health care professional Do not use • On wounds, cuts, damaged or infected skin • On eyes, mouth, genitals, or any other mucous membranes Stop use and ask a physician: • rash, itching or excessive skin irritation develops. • conditions worsen • symptoms persist for more than 7 days • symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately. Allergy Alert : if you are allergic to capsicum or chili peppers or any inactive ingredient of this product, contact a doctor before use. When using this product • You may experience a burning sensation. The intensity of this reaction varies among individuals and may be severe. With regular use, this sensation generally disappears after several days. • Avoid contact with the eyes, lips, nose and mucous membranes • Do not tightly wrap or bandage the treated area • Do not apply heat to the treated area immediately before or after use
Purpose

Purpose Topical Anesthetic


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