RxNorm Names
CVS CAPSAICIN
(capsaicin)
cream
[CVS PHARMACY]
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http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=9b551fe3-3842-482a-9042-63de5ad39884| Category | DEA Schedule | Marketing Status |
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| HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL | OTC monograph not final |
NOTE:MOST OTC DRUGS ARE NOT REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY FDA, HOWEVER THEY MAY BE MARKETED IF THEY COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS AND POLICIES. FDA HAS NOT EVALUATED WHETHER THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES.
Active ingredient Purpose
Capsaicin
0.1%........................................................................Topical
analgesic
For the temporary relief of minor pain associated with:
- Arthritis
- Simple backache
- Muscle strains
- Sprains
- Bruises
When using this product
- use only as directed
- do not bandage
- do not use with heating pad
- avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
- do not apply to wounds, damaged, broken or irritated skin
- a slight burning
- sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days
- if severe burning occurs, discontinue use
- do not expose the treated area to heat or direct sunlight
- do not use if allergic to capsicum or chili peppers
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- condition worsens
- symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
- redness is present
- irritation develops
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control
Center right away.
Directions
Adults and children over 18 years:
- apply generously to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
- massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed
- wash hands with soap and water after use
- close cap tightly after use
Inactive ingredients
Benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, citric acid, glyceryl stearate SE, isopropyl
myristate, PEG 100 stearate, petrolatum, purified water, sorbitol
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capsaicin cream |
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| Labeler - CVS PHARMACY (062312574) |
Revised: 02/2013
Document Id: 2909f707-3c6e-47b4-8fad-e14849bedb4b
Set id: 9b551fe3-3842-482a-9042-63de5ad39884
Version: 1
Effective Time: 20130222
CVS PHARMACY
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