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FDA LABEL GENERIC: Capsaicin MFR: Walgreens Co

Capsaicin 0.001 Mg/mg Topical Gel

Capsaicin 0.1%

Topical Analgesic

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Temporarily relieves minor pain associated with arthritis, simple backache, sprains, bruises, and muscle strains.

WARNINGS

For external use only.

When using this product do not bandage tightly or cover treated area, do not use with heating pad, avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes, do not apply to wounds, damaged, broken or irritated skin, a transient burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days, if severe burning occurs, discontinue use immediately, do not expose the area treated with product to heat or direct sunlight.

Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens, symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, redness is present, or irritation develops.

Ask a health professional before use.

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

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Adults and children of 18 years: 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 18 years or younger: ask a doctor.

Alcohol denat., aminomethyl propanol, carbomer, glycerin, propylene glycol, water.

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