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SALONPAS-HOT CAPSICUM

Dosage form
PATCH
Labeler
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.
Label updated
2025-12-15
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
See original label
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Active ingredient

Capsicum extract  0.025% as Capsaicin

Purpose

Topical analgesic

Uses

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

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

For external use only

Do not use

  • on wounds or damaged skin 
  • with a heating pad
  • if you are allergic to any ingredients of this product

When using this product

  • use only 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 a few days

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

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

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 the skin after at most 8 hours' 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

butylated hydroxytoluene, hydrogenated rosin glycerol ester, maleated rosin glycerin ester, natural rubber latex, polybutene, polyisobutylene, silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide

Questions or comments?

Toll free 1-800-826-8861   www.salonpas.us

Principal Display Panel

3 LARGE FOLDED PATCHES
5.12" X 7.09"(13 cm X 18 cm)
OTC topical analgesics in patch category*
WORLD'S BRAND NO.1
Hisamitsu
NDC#46581-700-03
for temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with
Simple backache
Arthritis
Strains
Bruises
Sprains
Salonpas-HOT
CAPSICUM Patch
Topical Analgesic
3 FOLDED PATCHES
5.12" X 7.09" (13cm X 18cm)
MADE IN JAPAN

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ef5373aa-9857-4d01-95af-2d7716e54ae4 · Version 12
NDC: 46581-700