Capsaicin Pain Relief

Capsicum extract 0.025% as Capsaicin

Topical analgesic

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

• simple backache
  
• arthritis
• strains
• bruises
• sprains
  

For external use only.

Discontinue use at least 1 hour before a bath or shower and do not use immediately after a bath or shower.

Do not use

• on wounds or damaged skin
• with a heating pad
• with, or at the same times as other external analgesic products
• 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
  

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
  

Keep out of reach of children.

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

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 for 7 days
• Remove patch from the skin after at most 8 hour's application

Children under 12 years of age:

• Consult a doctor
  

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

hydrogenated poly, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, petroleum, styrene/isoprene copolymer

Capsaicin Hot Patch

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