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Capsaicin Cream 0.075%

CAPSAICIN

Standard Dose
Directions adults and children 18 years and older: apply a thin film of cream to the affected area and gently rub in until fully absorbed unless treating hands, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately after application for best results, apply 3 to 4 times daily. children under 18 years: ask a doctor
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Uses Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to: simple backache arthritis strains sprains
Summary

Indications and usage Uses Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to: simple backache arthritis strains sprains Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 18 years and older: apply a thin film of cream to the affected area and gently rub in until fully absorbed unless treating hands, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately after application for best results, apply 3 to 4 times daily. children under 18 years: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only.

Read all warnings and directions before use.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to: simple backache arthritis strains sprains Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 18 years and older: apply a thin film of cream to the affected area and gently rub in until fully absorbed unless treating hands, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately after application for best results, apply 3 to 4 times daily. children under 18 years: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only. Read all warnings and directions before use. Test first on small area of the skin. Do not use on wounds or damaged skin if you are allergic to capsaicum or chili peppers When using this product you may experience a burning sensation. The intensity of this reaction varies among individuals and may be severe. With regular use, this sensation generally disappears after several days. avoid contact with eyes, lips, nose and mucous membranes do not tightly wrap or bandage the treated area do not apply heat to the treated area immediately before or after use Stop use and ask doctor if condition worsens or does not improve after regular use severe burning persists or blistering occurs

Monitoring

  • Warnings For external use only.
  • Read all warnings and directions before use.
  • Test first on small area of the skin.
  • Do not use on wounds or damaged skin if you are allergic to capsaicum or chili peppers When using this product you may experience a burning sensation.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.