Label: RITE AID CAPSICUM HOT- capsaicin patch

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredient Purpose

    Capsicum extract 0.025% as Capsaicin....................................................................Topical analgesic

  • PURPOSE

    Uses

    Temporarily relieves minor pain associated with:

    • arthritis
    • simple backache
    • strains
    • sprains
    • bruises
  • WARNINGS

    Warnings

    • For external use only
    • Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to capsicum, chili peppers, or any ingredients in this product
    • if prone to allergic reaction from aspirin or salicylates, consult a doctor before use
  • DO NOT USE

    Do not use

    • on wounds or damaged skin
    • with a heating pad
  • WHEN USING

    When using this product

    • do not use otherwise than as directed
    • avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes or rashes
    • do not bandage tightly
    • discontinue use at least 1 hour before a bath or shower
    • do not use immediately after a bath or shower
  • STOP USE

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • conditions worsens, symptoms persist more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
    • redness is present or irritation or rash 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 right away.

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Directions

    adults and children 12 years of age and older:

    clean and dry affected area

    remove patch from film

    apply to affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily

    do not wear patch for more than 8 hours

    children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor

  • STORAGE AND HANDLING

    Other information

    • avoid storing product in direct sunlight
    • protect product from excessive moisture
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients

    lanolin, methyl salicylate, natural rubber, peppermint oil, petrolatum, rosin, zinc oxide

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    DISTRIBUTED BY:

    RITE AID, 30 HUNTER LANE

    CAMP HILL, PA 17011

    Made in China

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    57448

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    RITE AID CAPSICUM HOT 
    capsaicin patch
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:11822-7448
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CAPSAICIN (UNII: S07O44R1ZM) (CAPSAICIN - UNII:S07O44R1ZM) CAPSAICIN0.6 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ZINC OXIDE (UNII: SOI2LOH54Z)  
    LANOLIN (UNII: 7EV65EAW6H)  
    METHYL SALICYLATE (UNII: LAV5U5022Y)  
    NATURAL LATEX RUBBER (UNII: 2LQ0UUW8IN)  
    PEPPERMINT OIL (UNII: AV092KU4JH)  
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    ROSIN (UNII: 88S87KL877)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:11822-7448-13 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/19/2020
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34811/30/2012
    Labeler - RITE AID CORPORATION (014578892)
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