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Capsaicin topical analgesic - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 50268-196
Drug Name

Capsaicin topical analgesic

Type Brand
Active Ingredients
Capsaicin .75 mg/g
Route TOPICAL
Dosage Form CREAM
RxCUI drug identifier 141868
Application Number M017
Labeler Name AvPAK
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
50268-196-57 1 tube in 1 carton (50268-196-57) / 57 g in 1 tube
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Active ingredient

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Active ingredient Capsaicin 0.075%

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
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

Inactive ingredient

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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

Indications and usage

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Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to: simple backache arthritis strains sprains

Purpose

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Purpose Topical Analgesic

Spl product data elements

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Capsaicin Topical Analgesic Capsaicin PEPPERMINT OIL MINERAL OIL ALOE VERA LEAF STEARYL ALCOHOL XANTHAN GUM GLYCERYL STEARATE SE PHENOXYETHANOL CETYL ALCOHOL PEG-100 STEARATE PETROLATUM WATER CAPSAICIN CAPSAICIN PROPYLENE GLYCOL

Package label principal display panel

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 57 g Tube Carton 57

Spl unclassified section

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Drug Facts Manufactured for: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478 www.avkare.com AV 06/22

Do not use

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

Keep out of reach of children

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Keep out of reach of children . If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Questions

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Questions or comments? 1-855-361-3993

Stop use

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Stop and ask a doctor if condition worsens or does not improve after regular use severe burning persists redness or blistering occurs

When using

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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 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

Storage and handling

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Other information Store at room temperature 15° - 30°C (59°F – 86°F).

Warnings

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Warnings For external use only Read all warnings and directions before use. TEST FIRST ON SMALL AREA OF SKIN. Do not use on wounds or damaged skin if you are allergic to capsicum or chili peppers with heating pad 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 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 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 swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

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