Description
- Doctor Recommended*
- High Potency†
- Topical Analgesic Cream Capsaicin 0.1%
- Relieves Pain from Arthritis
- Warming Pain Relief
- Purified Capsaicin®
Uses temporarily relieves minor pain associated with:
- Arthritis
- Simple Backache
- Muscle Strains
- Sprains
- Bruises
*Capsaicin is doctor recommended for patients with knee OA.
†High Potency as compared to lowest allowable OTC limit of 0.025% Capsaicin.
Expiration Date
02/01/2026 00:00:00UPC
041167751466Ingredients
Drug Facts | |
Active Ingredients | Purpose |
Capsaicin 0.1% | Topical analgesic |
Inactive Ingredients benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl myristate, peg-40 stearate, petrolatum, sorbitol, water. |
Suggested Use
Adults 18 years of age and older:
- Apply to affected area
- Massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed
- Repeat if necessary, but no more than 3 to 4 times daily
- After applying, wash hands with soap and water
Children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor.
Warnings
For external use only.
When using this product
- Read inside of carton before using.
- Use only as directed. Read and follow all directions and warnings on this carton.
- Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.
- Rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type.
- Do not bandage tightly or apply local heat (such as heating pads) or a medicated patch to the area of use.
- Do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skin.
- Do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics.
- A transient burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days.
- If severe burning occurs, discontinue use immediately and read inside carton for important information.
- Do not expose the area treated with product to heat or direct sunlight.
- Avoid applying into skin folds.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- Condition worsens
- Redness is present
- Irritation develops
- Symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days.
- You experience signs of skin injury, such as 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.
Close cap tightly after use. Keep carton as it contains important information.