CVS CAPSAICIN

CVS Pharmacy

Drug Facts

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient

Active ingredient                                                                      Purpose

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

Purpose

For the temporary relief of minor pain associated with:

• Arthritis
• Simple backache
• Muscle strains
• Sprains
• Bruises
  

Warnings

For external use only

When using this product

• use only as directed
• do not bandage
• do not use with heating pad
• avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
• do not apply to wounds, damaged, broken or irritated skin
• a slight burning
• sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days
• if severe burning occurs, discontinue use
• do not expose the treated area to heat or direct sunlight
• do not use if allergic to capsicum or chili peppers
  

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
• irritation develops
  

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.

Uses

Directions

Adults and children over 18 years:

• apply generously to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
• massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed
• wash hands with soap and water after use
• close cap tightly after use

Inactive ingredients

Benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, citric acid, glyceryl stearate SE, isopropyl myristate, PEG 100 stearate, petrolatum, purified water, sorbitol

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

www.cvs.com

Made in Korea

Other information

• store at room temperature
• Lot No. and Exp. Date: see box or crimp of tube
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