Label: EQUATE CAPSAICIN PAIN RELIEVING- capsaicin patch

  • NDC Code(s): 49035-890-01, 49035-890-04
  • Packager: Wal-Mart Stores Inc
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Updated February 7, 2023

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  • Active ingredient

    Capsaicin 0.025%

  • Purpose

    Capsaicin - Topical analgesic

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to

    • simple backache
    • arthritis
    • strains
    • sprains
  • Warnings

    For external use only

    When using this product

    • use only as directed
    • do not use at least 1 hours before, or immediately after, a bath or shower
    • avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
    • do not apply to wounds or to damaged or very sensitive skin
    • do not bandage tightly or use with a heating pad

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • condition worsens
    • excessive redness, irritation, burning or discomfort of the skin develops
    • symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

    Keep out of reach of children.

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

  • Directions

    • adults and children 12 years and over: apply to affected area; change patch 1 to 2 times daily
    • children under 12 years: ask a doctor
    • FOR BEST RESULTS: apply to clean, dry skin
    • tear open pouch and remove patch; if desired, cut patch to size
    • grasp both ends of the patch firmly with thumbs near center
    • stretch patch until the backing separates
    • remove protective film while applying patch directly to site of pain
    • WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER APPLYING
  • Inactive ingredients

    carboxymethylcellulose sodium, castor oil, dihydroxyaluminum aminoacetate, edetate disodium, glycerin, methylparaben, partially neutralized polyacrylate, polyacrylic acid, polysorbate 80, polyvinyl alcohol, propylene glycol monocaprylate, purified water, sodium polyacrylate, sodium polyacrylate starch, sorbitol solution, talc, tartaric acid

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    Drug Facts
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EQUATE CAPSAICIN PAIN RELIEVING 
    capsaicin patch
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:49035-890
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CAPSAICIN (UNII: S07O44R1ZM) (CAPSAICIN - UNII:S07O44R1ZM) CAPSAICIN0.25 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    CASTOR OIL (UNII: D5340Y2I9G)  
    DIHYDROXYALUMINUM AMINOACETATE (UNII: DO250MG0W6)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    POLYACRYLIC ACID (250000 MW) (UNII: 9G2MAD7J6W)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 532B59J990)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL CAPRYLATE (UNII: RT9P9S09QI)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM POLYACRYLATE (8000 MW) (UNII: 285CYO341L)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TARTARIC ACID (UNII: W4888I119H)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:49035-890-011 in 1 POUCH01/01/2018
    10.0035 g in 1 PATCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:49035-890-044 in 1 POUCH01/01/2018
    20.0035 g in 1 PATCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34801/01/2018
    Labeler - Wal-Mart Stores Inc (051957769)