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Capsaicin Heat

Dosage form
PATCH
Labeler
Universal Distribution Center LLC
Label updated
2025-09-29
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CAPSAICIN
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Drug Facts

Active Ingredient

Capsicum Extract Capsaicin 0.025%

Purpose

Topical Analgesic

Uses

For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles & joints associated with:
• Simple Backache  • Arthritis  • Strains  • Bruises  • Sprains

WARNINGS:

EXTERNAL USE ONLY

DO NOT USE
• on wounds or damaged skin
• with a heating pad
• with or at the same times as other external analgesic
• if you are allergic to any ingredients of this product

When using this product
• do not use otherwise than as directed
• avoid contact with the 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

STOP USE and ask a doctor if
• rash, itching or excessive skin irritation develops
• conditions worsen
• symptoms persist for more than 7 days
• symptoms clear up and occur again within few days

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

Label information

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

DIRECTIONS

Adults and Children 12 years of age and over:

  • Clean and dry affected area
  • Remove patch from film
  • Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • Remove patch from skin after at most 8 hours of application

Children under 12 years of age: Consult a doctor.

Other Information

• Avoid storing product in direct sunlight
• Protect product from excessive moisture

Inactive Ingredients

camphor, eucalyptus oil, lanolin, peppermint oil, menthol, methyl salicylate, styrene/isoprene copolymer, zinc oxide

Label information

Compare to the active ingredient in Salonpas® - Hot Capsicum Patch®

*This product is NOT manufactured or distributed by Hisamitsu®, owner of Salonpas® Hot Capsicum Patch.

Distributed By:

Universal Distribution Center

96 Distribution Boulevard • Edison, NJ 08817

MADE IN CHINA

www.universaldc.com

Packaging

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: b3b40f77-3b0b-4111-968b-f3a87a5701fa · Version 7
NDC: 52000-040