Capsaicin

Generic: CAPSAICIN

Over-the-Counter DrugTOPICAL

Drug Information

Brand Name
Capsaicin
Generic Name
CAPSAICIN
Manufacturer
PHARMACURE LLC
Product Type
Over-the-Counter Drug
Route
TOPICAL
Application Number
05a09ee5-e7a4-4758-8b16-f60b945a7d82

Active Ingredients

Indications & Usage

Uses Temporarily relieves mild to moderate aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with muscle soreness, strains, sprains, arthritis, simple backache, muscle stiffness, bruises.

Warnings

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. 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...

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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. 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. 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. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Adverse Reactions

No specific warnings reported by FDA for this product.

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