CVS CAPSAICIN- capsaicin cream
CVS PHARMACY
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Active
ingredient
Purpose
Capsaicin
0.1%........................................................................Topical
analgesic
For the temporary relief of minor pain associated with:
- Arthritis
- Simple backache
- Muscle strains
- Sprains
- Bruises
Warnings
For external use only
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 this product
- avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
- do not bandage tightly
- a transient burning sensation may occur upon applications but generally disappears in several days
- do not expose the treated area to heat or direct sunlight
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 irritation develops
- a severe burning sensation occurs
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before
use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control
Center right away.
Directions
Adults and children over 18 years:
- 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
Inactive ingredients
benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, petrolatum, polyoxyl 40 stearate, water, sorbitan monostearate, sorbitol
Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
www.cvs.com
Made in China
Other information
- store at room temperature
- Lot No. and Exp. Date: see box or crimp of tube
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