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Capsaicin

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
PHARMACURE LLC
Label updated
2025-02-04
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAPSAICIN
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Active Ingredient Purpose

Capsaicin 0.035%                                      External Analgesic

성분·작용

Uses

Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to:

  • simple backache
  • arthritis
  • strains, 
  • sprains
Warnings

For external use only

Read all warnings and directions before use.

Test first on small area of skin.

Do not use

• On wounds or damaged skin.

• If you are allergic to capsicum or chili peppers.

When using this product

• You may experience a burning sensation. The intensity of this reaction varies among individuals and may be severe. With regular use, this sensation generally disappears after several days.

• Avoid contact with the eyes, lips, nose and mucous membranes

• Do not tightly wrap or bandage the treated area

• Do not apply heat to the treated area immediately before or after use.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• Conditions worsens or does not improve after regular use.
• Severe burning persists o blistering occurs.

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Label information

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 hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately after application.
  • For best results, apply 3 to 4 times daily.
  • Children under 18 years: ask a doctor

Other Information
  • Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
  • Protect product from excessive moisture.
Inactive ingredients

Aqua (deionized water), arnica montana (arnica) extract, boswellia serrata extract, cetearyl olivate, cetyl alcohol, dimethyl sulfone (MSM), ethylhexylglycerin, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, hemp, sodium laurylglucosides hydroxypropylsulfonate, PEG-100 stearate, phenoxyethanol, polysorbate-20, resveratrol, sodium laurylglucosides hydroxypropylsulfonate, sorbitan olivate, stearic acid

Product label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: b2b2de93-d957-43d7-a2a8-b46bcaea1f0d · Version 1
NDC: 79643-011