Capsaicin
Capsaicin is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Capsaicin; Generic name: CAPSAICIN; Manufacturer: PHARMACURE LLC.
| Brand name | Capsaicin |
|---|---|
| Generic name | CAPSAICIN |
| Manufacturer | PHARMACURE LLC |
| Used for | Uses Temporarily relieves mild to moderate aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with muscle soreness, strains, sprains, arthritis, simple backache, muscle stiffness, bruises. |
| Dosage | Directions Adults and children 18 years of age and older : Apply 1 patch to the affected area of intact skin up to 3 times a day. Do not leave patch on for more than 8 hours at a time. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE : Clean and dry the affected area. Open pouch and remove one patch. Remove any protective film and apply directly to affected area of pain. Apply immediately after removal from the protective envelope. Wash hands with soap and water after handling the patches. Reseal pouch containing unused pa |
| Warnings | Warnings For external use only . Use only as directed or as directed by a health care professional. Do not use: • On wounds, cuts, damaged or infected skin. • On eyes, mouth, genitals, or any other mucous membranes. Allergy Alert : if you are allergic to capsicum or chili peppers or any inactive ingredient of this product, contact a doctor before use. When using this product: • You may experience a burning sensation. The intensity of this reaction varies among individuals and may be severe. With |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active Ingredient Capsaicin 0.025% |
| Route | TOPICAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=05a09ee5-e7a4-4758-8b16-f60b945a7d82 |