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Best Choice Targeted Warming Capsaicin Heat Patch

CAPSAICIN

Standard Dose
Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Clean and dry affected area, free of lotions, oitments and creams. Carefully remove backing starting at a corner. Apply sticky side of patch to affected area. Do not use more than one patch in an 8 hour period. Repeat as necessary. Maximum 3 patches per day. Discard patch after single use. Children under 12 years of age: consult a physician.
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Uses Temporary relief of minor pain of muscles and joints associated with: arthritis, minor backache, strains, sprains and bruises
Summary

Indications and usage Uses Temporary relief of minor pain of muscles and joints associated with: arthritis, minor backache, strains, sprains and bruises Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Clean and dry affected area, free of lotions, oitments and creams.

Carefully remove backing starting at a corner.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses Temporary relief of minor pain of muscles and joints associated with: arthritis, minor backache, strains, sprains and bruises Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Clean and dry affected area, free of lotions, oitments and creams. Carefully remove backing starting at a corner. Apply sticky side of patch to affected area. Do not use more than one patch in an 8 hour period. Repeat as necessary. Maximum 3 patches per day. Discard patch after single use. Children under 12 years of age: consult a physician. Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Do not use on wounds or damaged skin with pain rubs, medicated lotions, creams or ointments with a heating pad. When using this product use only as directed avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes or rashes do not bandage tightly discontinue use at least 1 hour before a bath or shower do not use immediately after a bath or shower do not microwave dispose of used patch in manner that always keeps product away from children and pets. Used patches still contain the drug product that can produce serious adverse effects if a child or pet chews or ingests this patch. Stop use and ask a doctor if skin reactions such as redness, itching, rash, excessive irritation, burning sensation, swelling or blistering occur condition worsens symptoms persist more than 7 days symptoms clear and reoccur within a few days. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, contact a poison control center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Monitoring

  • Warnings For external use only Do not use on wounds or damaged skin with pain rubs, medicated lotions, creams or ointments with a heating pad.
  • When using this product use only as directed avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes or rashes do not bandage tightly discontinue use at least 1 hour before a bath or shower do not use immediately after a bath or shower do not microwave dispose of used patch in manner that always keeps product away from children and pets.
  • Used patches still contain the drug product that can produce serious adverse effects if a child or pet chews or ingests this patch.
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if skin reactions such as redness, itching, rash, excessive irritation, burning sensation, swelling or blistering occur condition worsens symptoms persist more than 7 days symptoms clear and reoccur within a few days.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.