Description
- Capsaicin 0.1%
- Doctor Recommended (Refers to the Ingredient Capsaicin)
- Purified Capsaicin
- #1 Pharmacist Recommended (Based on Pharmacy Today 2015 Survey)
- Deep Penetrating
- Odor Free
- High Potency
- Topical Analgesic Creme
Uses: Temporary relieves minor pain associated with:
- Arthritis
- Simple backache
- Muscle strains
- Sprains
- Bruises
- Cramps
UPC
041167751428Ingredients
Drug Facts | |
Active Ingredient | 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 and children over 18 years:
- Apply to affected area.
- Massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed.
- Repeat if necessary, but no more than 3 to 4 times daily
If medicine comes in contact with hands, wash with soap and water
Children 18 years or younger: 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
- 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) to the area of use
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
- Do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skin
- 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
- Do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics
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 right away.
Close cap tightly after use. Keep carton as it contains important information.