Label: CAPSAICIN 0.025% CREAM- capsaicin 0.025% cream

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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Updated January 2, 2025

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  • Active Ingredients:

    Capsicum Oleoresin (Containing Capsaicin 0.025%)

  • Purpose:

    Topical Analgesic

  • Uses

    for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, strains and sprains

  • Warnings:

    For external use only
    • This is not a face cream. Do not apply to the face.
    • Do not use if allergic to chili peppers or if past allergic reaction to capsaicin.
    • Do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken, sunburned, chapped or irritated skin.
    • Do not bandage tightly.
    • Do not apply within 1 hour before or after bath, shower, hot tub, sauna or vigorous exercise. Warm water,
    perspiration or open pores can intensify the impact of this product and cause a burning sensation.
    • Do not use with a heating pad, hot water bottle or other source of heat. Doing so can increase risk of serious
    burns.

    When using this product

    • Do not get into eyes and avoid contact with other mucous membranes. If contact occurs or if pain, discomfort or skin redness occurs, continually rinse with cool water and seek medical help.

    If pregnant, breast-feeding or any medical conditions exist, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children and pets. if swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, get medical attention immediately.

  • Directions:

    • Rotate pump’s spout counter-clockwise slightly to unlock; clockwise to lock.
    • Before using on children under 18 years of age consult a physician.
    • Apply sparingly to affected area not more than 4 times daily. However, for first use, apply to small area to test for sensitivity or skin reaction.
    • Gently massage into the skin until fully absorbed.
    • Wash hands with soap and water thoroughly after each application to avoid spreading to the eyes or other sensitive mucous membranes.

  • Other information

    Store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP]. Protect from light and moisture and avoid excessive heat.

  • Inactive ingredient

    Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Aqua (Purified Water), Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Ethyl Alcohol, Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride, Lauryl Laurate, Linum Usitatissimum (Flax) Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Menthyl Lactate, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Rosmarinus Officinals (Rosemary) Oil, Triethanolamine.

  • Label

    LabelManufactured in the USA by:
    PureTek Corporation
    Panorama City, CA 91402
    For questions or information
    call toll-free: 877-921-7873

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CAPSAICIN 0.025% CREAM 
    capsaicin 0.025% cream
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59088-220
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CAPSICUM OLEORESIN (UNII: UW86K581WY) (CAPSICUM OLEORESIN - UNII:UW86K581WY) CAPSICUM OLEORESIN0.025 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ETHYL MENTHANE CARBOXAMIDE (UNII: 6S7S02945H)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL (UNII: AV092KU4JH)  
    ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL (UNII: 8LGU7VM393)  
    TRIETHANOLAMINE (UNII: 9O3K93S3TK)  
    LAURYL LAURATE (UNII: GPW77G0937)  
    ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN (UNII: 147D247K3P)  
    BUTYL ACRYLATE/METHYL METHACRYLATE/METHACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER (18000 MW) (UNII: JZ1374NL9E)  
    ALCOHOL (UNII: 3K9958V90M)  
    MENTHYL LACTATE, (-)- (UNII: 2BF9E65L7I)  
    ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE (UNII: ZY81Z83H0X)  
    AQUA (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER (UNII: OZ0E5Y15PZ)  
    ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER (60000 MPA.S) (UNII: 8Z5ZAL5H3V)  
    LINUM USITATISSIMUM (LINSEED) SEED OIL (UNII: 84XB4DV00W)  
    METHYL DIISOPROPYL PROPIONAMIDE (UNII: 6QOP5A9489)  
    PPG-2 HYDROXYETHYL COCAMIDE (UNII: 34N07GUJ3X)  
    HYDROXYETHYL BEHENAMIDOPROPYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 9CO8OUL4TH)  
    EUTERPE OLERACEA FRUIT OIL (UNII: Z0W6766A2W)  
    PHENOXYETHANOL (UNII: HIE492ZZ3T)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:59088-220-08120 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/02/2025
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01701/02/2025
    Labeler - Puretek Corporation (785961046)
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