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Walgreens Capsaicin Hot Patch

Dosage form
PATCH
Labeler
Walgreen Co.
Label updated
2026-04-16
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAPSAICIN
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Active ingredient

Capsaicin 0.025%

Purpose

Topical analgesic

Uses

For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: simple backache, arthritis, strains, bruises, and sprains

Warnings

For external use only

Allergy alert: If you are allergic or suspect you are allergic to the ingredients of this product, including chili peppers, consults with your physician before use.

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 stillc otnain the drug product that can produce serious adverse effects if a child or pets 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.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a physician before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222)

Directions
  • Adults and children 12 years and older: clean and dry affected area
  • remove patch from film
  • apply to affected area not more than 3 to4 times daily
  • use one patch for up to 8 hours
  • discard patch after single use
  • reseal pouch after opening
  • Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor.
Other information

Store at room tempeature - do not exceed 86° Fahrenheit, 30 °Celsius

Inactive ingredients

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

Principal Display Panel - 5.12 IN x 7.09 IN Carton Label

Walgreens

Compare to the active ingredient

in Salonpas ® Hot Capsicum Patch ††

Capsaicin

Hot Patch

Capsaicin 0.025% / Topical Analgesic

Medicated

  • For the temporary relief of minor aches & pains of muscles & joints associated with simple backaches, arthritis, strains, bruises & sprains

3 PATCHES

5.12 IN x 7.09 IN

(13 cm X 18 cm) EACH

Caution: This product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 41e959d8-f6ac-f5b4-e063-6294a90abd96 · Version 4
NDC: 0363-6691