Label: CAPSAICIN- arthritis pain relief cream

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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Updated August 14, 2023

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredient Purpose

    Capsaicin 0.1%....................................................Topical analgesic

  • PURPOSE

    Uses

    • temporarily relieves minor pain of muscles and joints associated with:
    • arthritis
    • simple backache
    • strains
    • sprains
    • bruises
  • WARNINGS

    Warnings

    For external use only

  • DO NOT USE

    Do not use

    • on wounds, damaged, broken or irritated skin
    • with a heating pad
    • if you are allergic to capsicum or chili peppers
  • WHEN USING

    When using this product

    • avoid contact with the eyes or mucous membranes
    • do not bandage tightly
    • a transient burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days
    • do not expose the treated area to heat or direct sunlight
  • STOP USE

    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 or irriration develops
    • a severe burning sensation occurs
  • PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Directions

    • adults and children 18 years of age and older:
    • use only as directed
    • apply to affected area
    • massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed
    • repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 to 4 times daily
    • wash hands with soap and water after applying
    • children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor
  • STORAGE AND HANDLING

    Other information

    • store at room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactivate ingredients

    benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, petrolatum, polyoxyl 40 stearate, purified water, sorbitan monostearate, sorbital

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    Distributed by:

    Rite Aid

    30 Hunter Lane

    Camp Hill, PA 17011

    Made in China

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    78846

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CAPSAICIN 
    arthritis pain relief cream
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:11822-7884
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CAPSAICIN (UNII: S07O44R1ZM) (CAPSAICIN - UNII:S07O44R1ZM) CAPSAICIN0.001 g  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CETYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 936JST6JCN)  
    POLYOXYL 40 STEARATE (UNII: 13A4J4NH9I)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE (UNII: NVZ4I0H58X)  
    ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE (UNII: 0RE8K4LNJS)  
    BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:11822-7884-11 in 1 CARTON02/21/2020
    142.5 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34802/21/2020
    Labeler - Rite Aid (014578892)
    Registrant - United Exchange Corp. (840130579)