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This is a drug facts label, which provides important information about the active ingredient, purpose, uses, directions, warnings, inactive ingredients, and other details for a specific medication. The medication contains capsaicin 0.1% as a topical analgesic to provide temporary relief of minor pain associated with arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, sprains, and bruises. The product should only be used externally, as directed, without bandaging or use of a heating pad, and should be avoided around eyes, mucous membranes, or wounds. The product may cause a slight burning sensation but should not be used if the user is allergic to capsicum or chili peppers. Users should stop using the product if the condition worsens, symptoms persist, or redness or irritation develops. The directions instruct adults and children over 18 years to apply the product generously to the affected area not more than 3-4 times daily and massage it until thoroughly absorbed. Children 18 years or younger should ask a doctor before use. The label also includes warnings about accidental ingestion and the importance of seeking medical help if ingestion occurs. Finally, the label lists inactive ingredients but contains non-English text and errors.*
