FDA Label for Equate Capsaicin Pain Relieving
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Equate Capsaicin Pain Relieving Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Wal-mart Stores 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.
Active Ingredient
Capsaicin 0.025%
Purpose
Capsaicin - Topical analgesic
Uses
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to
• simple backache• arthritis• strains• sprains
Warnings
For external use only
When using this product
• use only as directed• do not use at least 1 hours before, or immediately after, a bath or shower• avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes• do not apply to wounds or to damaged or very sensitive skin• do not bandage tightly or use with a heating pad
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If
• condition worsens• excessive redness, irritation, burning or discomfort of the skin develops• symptoms persist for more than 7 days or 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.
Directions
• adults and children 12 years and over: apply to affected area; change patch 1 to 2 times daily• children under 12 years: ask a doctor• FOR BEST RESULTS: apply to clean, dry skin• tear open pouch and remove patch; if desired, cut patch to size• grasp both ends of the patch firmly with thumbs near center• stretch patch until the backing separates• remove protective film while applying patch directly to site of pain• WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER APPLYING
Inactive Ingredients
carboxymethylcellulose sodium, castor oil, dihydroxyaluminum aminoacetate, edetate disodium, glycerin, methylparaben, partially neutralized polyacrylate, polyacrylic acid, polysorbate 80, polyvinyl alcohol, propylene glycol monocaprylate, purified water, sodium polyacrylate, sodium polyacrylate starch, sorbitol solution, talc, tartaric acid
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