Capsaicin CAPSAICIN AVPAK FDA Approved 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.
Generic: CAPSAICIN
Mfr: AVPAK FDA OTC
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Substance Capsaicin
Route
TOPICAL
Applications
M017
Package NDC

Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Active Ingredients
Active Ingredient: Capsaicin 0.1%
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive Ingredients: Aloe barbadensis leaf extract cetyl alcohol glyceryl stearate SE mineral oil PEG-100 stearate peppermint oil phenoxyethanol propylene glycol purified water stearyl alcohol white petrolatum xanthan gum
Strengths
0.1 %
Treats Conditions
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
Pill Appearance
Color: white

Identifiers & Packaging

Container Type UNKNOWN
All Product Codes
UNII
S07O44R1ZM
Packaging

Packaging 56

Package Descriptions
  • Packaging 56

Overview

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.

Indications & Usage

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.

Dosage & Administration

Directions – Adults and children 18 years of age and older apply a thin film of cream to affected area and gently rub in until fully absorbed unless treating hands, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately after application for best results, apply 3 to 4 times daily Children under 18 years: ask a doctor.

Warnings & Precautions
Warnings: For external use only. Do not use: on wounds or damaged skin if you are allergic to capsicum or chili peppers with heating pad When using this produce: you may experience a burning sensation The intensity of this reaction varies among individuals and may be severe. With regular use, the sensation generally disappears after several days. avoid contact with the eyes, lips, nose and mucous membranes do not tightly wrap or bandage the treatement area do not apply heat, or direct sunlight to the treated area immediately before or after use Stop use and ask a doctor if: condition worsens or does not improve after regular use severe burning persists redness or blistering occurs Keep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Purpose

Purpose: Topical Analgesic

Keep Out of Reach of Children

Keep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Storage & Handling

Other Information: store at room temperature 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F)


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