CVS CAPSAICIN CAPSAICIN CVS PHARMACY FDA Approved Directions Adults and children over 18 years: use only as directed apply to affected area massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 to 4 times daily wash hands with soap and water after applying children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor
Generic: CAPSAICIN
Mfr: CVS PHARMACY FDA OTC
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Substance Capsaicin
Route
TOPICAL
Applications
M017
Package NDC

Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Active Ingredients
Active ingredient Purpose Capsaicin 0.1%........................................................................Topical analgesic
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients benzyl alcohol cetyl alcohol isopropyl myristate petrolatum polyoxyl 40 stearate water sorbitan monostearate sorbitol
Treats Conditions
Directions Adults And Children Over 18 Years Use Only As Directed Apply To Affected Area Massage Into Painful Area Until Thoroughly Absorbed Repeat As Necessary But No More Than 3 To 4 Times Daily Wash Hands With Soap And Water After Applying Children Under 18 Years Of Age Ask A Doctor

Identifiers & Packaging

Container Type UNKNOWN
All Product Codes
UPC
0050428266977
UNII
S07O44R1ZM
Packaging

33754.1

Package Descriptions
  • 33754.1

Overview

Directions Adults and children over 18 years: use only as directed apply to affected area massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 to 4 times daily wash hands with soap and water after applying children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor

Indications & Usage

Directions Adults and children over 18 years: use only as directed apply to affected area massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 to 4 times daily wash hands with soap and water after applying children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor

Dosage & Administration

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895 www.cvs.com Made in China

Warnings & Precautions
Warnings For external use only
Purpose

For the temporary relief of minor pain associated with: Arthritis Simple backache Muscle strains Sprains Bruises

Do Not Use

Do not use on wounds, damaged, broken or irritated skin with a heating pad if you are allergic to capsicum or chili peppers

When Using

When using this product avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes do not bandage tightly a transient burning sensation may occur upon applications but generally disappears in several days do not expose the treated area to heat or direct sunlight

Stop Use & Ask a Doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days redness is present or irritation develops a severe burning sensation occurs

Keep Out of Reach of Children

Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Storage & Handling

Other information store at room temperature Lot No. and Exp. Date: see box or crimp of tube save carton for complete Drug Facts information


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