FDA Label for Meijer Capsaicin

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Meijer Capsaicin Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Meijer, Inc.. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

Otc - Active Ingredient



Active ingredient                                                                       Purpose

Capsaicin 0.1%........................................................................Topical analgesic


Otc - Purpose



Uses

For the temporary relief of minor pain associated with:

  • Arthritis
  • Simple backache
  • Muscle strains
  • Sprains
  • Bruises

Warnings



Warnings

For external use only


Otc - When Using



When using this product

  • use only as directed
  • do not bandage
  • do not use with heating pad
  • avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
  • do not apply to wounds, damaged, broken or irritated skin
  • a slight burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days
  • if severe burning occurs, discontinue use
  • do not expose the treated area to heat or direct sunlight
  • do not use if allergic to capsicum or chili peppers

Otc - Stop Use



Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • condition worsens
  • symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
  • redness is present
  • irritation develops

Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding



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


Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



Keep out of reach of children.

In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.


Indications & Usage



Directions

Adults and children over 18 years:

  • apply generously to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • massage into painful area until thoroughly absorbed
  • wash hands with soap and water after use
  • close cap tightly after use
  • Children 18 years or younger: Ask a doctor


Inactive Ingredient



Inactive ingredients

Benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, polyoxyl 40 stearate, purified water, sorbitan, monostearate, sorbitol solution, white petrolatum


Dosage & Administration



DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC.

2929 WALKER AVE NW

GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544

www.meijer.com

Made in Korea


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