Label: CAPSAICIN 0.075 PERCENT- capsaicin cream

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Capsaicin 0.075% Cream


    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient

    Capsaicin 0.075%

  • Purpose

    External analgesic

  • Uses

    Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to:

    • simple backache

    • arthritis

    • strains

    • sprains

  • 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

    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 doctor if

    • Condition worsens or does not improve after regular use

    • Severe burning persists or blistering occurs

  • Keep out of reach of children.

    If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

  • 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

  • Other information

    Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

  • Inactive ingredients

    Aqua (Deionized Water), Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Chondroitin Sulfate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucosamine Sulfate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Isostearyl Palmitate, Laureth-7, Methylsufonylmethane (MSM), PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearic Acid, and Triethanolamine

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Capsaicin 0.075% Cream

    NDC 50488-1075-6

    120 grams

    Alexso, Inc

    Capsaicin 0.075% Cream NDC 50488-1075-6 120 grams Alexso, Inc

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CAPSAICIN 0.075 PERCENT 
    capsaicin cream
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:50488-1075
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CAPSAICIN (UNII: S07O44R1ZM) (CAPSAICIN - UNII:S07O44R1ZM) CAPSAICIN0.075 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER (UNII: OZ0E5Y15PZ)  
    BOSWELLIA SERRATA WHOLE (UNII: X7B7P649WQ)  
    CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 2DMT128M1S)  
    CHONDROITIN SULFATE (BOVINE) (UNII: 6IC1M3OG5Z)  
    ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN (UNII: 147D247K3P)  
    GLUCOSAMINE SULFATE (UNII: 1FW7WLR731)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE (UNII: 230OU9XXE4)  
    C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN (UNII: E4F12ROE70)  
    ISOSTEARYL PALMITATE (UNII: 9EHU0R7ER1)  
    LAURETH-7 (UNII: Z95S6G8201)  
    DIMETHYL SULFONE (UNII: 9H4PO4Z4FT)  
    PEG-100 STEARATE (UNII: YD01N1999R)  
    PHENOXYETHANOL (UNII: HIE492ZZ3T)  
    POLYACRYLAMIDE (10000 MW) (UNII: E2KR9C9V2I)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SODIUM POLYACRYLATE (2500000 MW) (UNII: 05I15JNI2J)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    TROLAMINE (UNII: 9O3K93S3TK)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:50488-1075-6120 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/08/2021
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34812/08/2021
    Labeler - Alexso, Inc (963338061)
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