FDA Label for Medicated Heat
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Medicated Heat Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product United Exchange Corporation. 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
Capsicum extract 0.025 % as Capsaicin
Otc - Purpose
Purpose
Topical Analgesic
Uses
Temporarily relieves minor pain associated with:
- arthritis
- simple backache
- strains
- sprains
- bruises
Warnings
Warnings
- For external use only.
- Discontinue use at least 1 hour before a bath or shower and do not use immediately after a bath or shower.
- If pregnant or breastfeeding consult a healthcare professional before use.
- Allergy Alert: if you are allergic to any ingredients of this product or chili peppers contact a doctor before use.
Otc - Do Not Use
Do not use
- on wounds or damage skin
- with, or at the same time as, other external analgesic products
Otc - When Using
When using this product
- use only as directed
- do not bandage tightly or use with a heating pad
- avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
Otc - Stop Use
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- condition worsens
- symptoms persist more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
- rash, itching or excessive skin irritation develops
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Dosage & Administration
Directions
adults and children under 12 years of age and older
- clean and dray affected area
- remove patch from film
- apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily for 7 days
- remove patch from the skin after at most 8 hours application
children under 12 year of age consult a doctor
Storage And Handling
Other information
- avoid storing product in direct sunlight
- protect product from excessive moisture
Inactive Ingredient
Inactive Ingredients
BHT, Ester gum, Isopropyl myristate, Natural rubber, Polybutene, Polyisobuthylene, Precipitated calcium carbonate, Propylene carbonate, Quinton, Sorbitan monostearate, Titanium oxide, YS resin, Zinc oxide
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