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Meijer Capsaicin Heat Patch

Dosage form
PATCH
Labeler
Meijer Distribution
Label updated
2025-09-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAPSAICIN
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Active Ingredient

Capsaicin 0.025%

Purpose

Topical analgesic

Uses

Temporary relief of minor pain of muscles and joints associated with: arthritis, minor
backache, strains, sprains and bruises

Do not use

■ on wounds or damaged skin ■ with pain rubs, medicated lotions, creams or
ointments ■ with a heating pad.

When using this product

■ use only as directed ■ avoid contact with eyes, 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 ■ do not microwave ■ dispose of used patch in
manner that always keeps product away from children and pets. Used patches still contain the
drug product that can produce serious adverse effects if a child or pet chews or ingests this patch.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

■ skin reactions such as redness, itching, rash, excessive
irritation, burning sensation, swelling or blistering occur ■ condition worsens ■ symptoms persist
more than 7 days ■ symptoms clear and reoccur within a few days.

When using this product

■ use only as directed ■ avoid contact with eyes, 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 ■ do not microwave ■ dispose of used patch in
manner that always keeps product away from children and pets. Used patches still contain the
drug product that can produce serious adverse effects if a child or pet chews or ingests this patch.

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, contact a poison control center (1-800-222-1222) right away

Keep out of reach of children.

f swallowed, contact a poison control center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Clean and dry affected area, free of lotions,
ointments and creams. Carefully remove backing starting at a corner. Apply sticky side of patch
to affected area. Do not use more than one patch in an 8 hour period. Repeat as necessary.
Maximum 3 patches per day. Discard patch after single use.
Children under 12 years of age: consult a physician.

Other Information

■ Avoid storage in direct sunlight ■ Protect patch from excessive moisture.

Inactive Ingredients

hydrogenated C6-20 polyolefin, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, petroleum, styrene/isoprene copolymer

Questions or comments?

call 1-866-326-1313

포장 표시

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 3c465557-0a4f-fb72-e063-6294a90a1ef2 · Version 2
NDC: 79481-0064