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Targeted Warming Capsaicin Patch

Dosage form
PATCH
Labeler
Army & Air Force Exchange Service
Label updated
2026-07-03
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAPSAICIN
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Active ingredient

Capsaicin 0.025%

Purpose

External analgesic

Uses

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

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, consult 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 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
If pregnant or breast-feeding

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

Keep out of reach of children

If 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?

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DailyMed Set ID: 55b539f8-38c4-594e-e063-6394a90afbaa · Version 1
NDC: 55301-904