Penetrex(r) Arthritis Pain Relief

Active ingredient

Capsaicin 0.025%

Purpose

Topical analgesic

Uses

Temporarily relieves minor pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis,simple backache,muscle strains,bruises,sprains,cramps

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

on wounds, damaged, or irritated skin

with a heating pad

if you are alergic to capsicum or chili peppers

When using this product

Read directions befbre using

use only as directed; read and follow all directions and warnings on this carton rare cases of serious bums have been reported with products of this type

do not bandage tightly or apply local heat (such as heating pads) to the area of use

avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes

do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skin

a transient burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days

if severe burning occurs, discontinue use immediately

do not expose the area treated With product to heat or direct sunlight

do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics,

Stop use and ask a doctor if

condition worsens

redness is present

irritation develops

symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

you experience signs of skin injury, such as pain, swelling, or blistering where the product was applied

Keep out of reach of children.

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

Directions:

Adults and children 18 years of age and older:

apply to affected area but no more than 3 to 4 times daily

massage onto painful area until thoroughly absorbed

IF MEDICINE COMES IN CONTACT WITH HANDS, WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER

Children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor

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

Inactive ingredients:

Water (Aqua),Helanthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycerin,GlycerylStearates, Amica Montana Flower Extract,

Cetearyl Alcohol,Ceteareth-20,PEG-100 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Buffer,Cetyl Esters,Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice,Dimethicone, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol,

Methyl Gluceth-20,Menthe Piperita Oil,Camphor,Ethylhexylglycerin,Potassium Sorbate, Glucosamine HCI,Choline Bitartrate,

Pyridoxine HCL, Glycyrrhizinate Dipotassium, Methyl sulfonyl Methane,Disodium EDTA, Boswellia carterii oil,

Sodium Benzoate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Citric Acid,Beta-Sitosterol, Squalene.

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