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Rugby Capsaicin Cream

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
Rugby Laboratories
Label updated
2025-12-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAPSAICIN
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Active Ingredient

Capsaicin 0.1%

Purpose

Topical Analgesic

Warnings

For external use only: TEST FIRST ON SMALL AREA OF SKIN.

When using this product:

  • Use only as directed
  • Do not apply to wounds, damaged, broken or irritated sin
  • Do not use if you are allergic to capssicum or chili peppers
  • Avoid contact with the eyes or mucous membranes
  • A slight burning sensation may occur upon application, but generally disappears after several days of use
  • If severe burning occurs, discontinue use
  • Do not expose the treated area to heat or direct sunlight
  • Do not bandage
  • Do not use with heating pad
Stop Use and Ask Doctor

Stop Use and Ask Doctor if:

  • Condition worsens
  • Symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
  • Redness is present
  • irritation develops
Keep Out of the Reach of Children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Uses

For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with:

  • Arthritis
  • Simple Backache
  • Strains
  • Sprains
  • Bruises
If Pregnant or Breast Feeding

Ask a doctor before use

Directions

Adults and Children over 18 years:

  • Apply to affected area
  • Massage into the painful area until thoroughly absorbed
  • Repeat as necessary but not more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER APPLYING

Children 18 years and younger:

Ask a doctor

Inactive Ingredients

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cetostearyl alcohol, Ethylparaben, Glycerin, Glyceryl monostearate, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Polyoxyethylene lauryl ether, Purified Water, stearic acid.

Questions

Call 1-800-645-2158

Distributed By:

RUGBY®LABORATORIES

Livonia, MI 48152

www.rugbylaboratories.com

rev. 09/21 R-167 Re-order No. 370818

Other Information

Store at room temperature 15°-30°F (59°-86°F)

Packaging

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 9eca34f1-e91a-3ac1-e053-2a95a90a9bd9 · Version 5
NDC: 0536-1264