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Medi-First Capsaicin Cream

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
Unifirst First Aid Corporation
Label updated
2026-05-20
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAPSAICIN
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Drug Facts

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient

Active Ingredient

Capsaicin 0.025%

Purpose

Purpose

Skin Protectant

Uses

Uses

For the temporay relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints assocaited with

  • arthritis
  • simple backache
  • strains
  • sprains
  • bruises
Warnings

Warnings

For external use only.

Read all warnings and directiosn before use. Test first on a small areaa of skin

Do not use

Do not use

  • on wounds or damaged skin
  • if you are allergic to capsicum or chili peppers
  • immediately before or after activites such as bathing, swimming or sunbathing
  • with a heating pad or on wounds, damaged (open) or irritated skin
When using this product

When using this product

  • you may experience a burning sensation. The intesity of this reaction varies amoung individuals and may be severe. With regular use, this sensation generally disappears after several days
  • avoid contact with the eyes or mucous membrames
  • do not bandage tighty
  • do not expose the area treated with product to heat or direct sunlight

Stop use and ask a doctor if

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
  • severe burning persists, swelling or blistering occurs
  • difficulty breathing or swallowing occurs
If pregnant or breast feeding

If pregant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep our of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions

Directions

Adults and children 18 years of age and older:

  • apply a thin film of cream to affected area and gently rub in until fully absorbed
  • unless treating hands, wash hand thoroughly with soap and water immediately after application
  • for best results, apply 3 to 4 times dailu

Children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information

Other information

  • Store between 15°-30° *(59°-86°F)
  • Lot No. & Exp Date: See box or crimp of tube
Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients\

Anhydrous citric acid, benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate/PEG-100 stearate, isopropyl myristate, petrolatum, purified water, sorbitol

Questions or comments?

Questions or comments? Call 1-800-634-7680

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Topical Solutions

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  • Phthalate-free
  • Paraban-free
  • Dye-free

Arthritis & muscle pain relief.

Also relieves simple backaches, strains

and sprains.

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 49eb807b-fa31-3d84-e063-6394a90acfcf · Version 4
NDC: 47682-860