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Rugby Capsaicin Cream

CAPSAICIN

Standard Dose
Directions Adults and Children over 18 years: Apply to affected area Massage into the painful area until thoroughly absorbed Repeat as necessary but not more than 3 to 4 times daily WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER APPLYING Children 18 years and younger: Ask a doctor
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Uses For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: Arthritis Simple Backache Strains Sprains Bruises
Summary

Indications and usage Uses For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: Arthritis Simple Backache Strains Sprains Bruises Dosage and administration Directions Adults and Children over 18 years: Apply to affected area Massage into the painful area until thoroughly absorbed Repeat as necessary but not more than 3 to 4 times daily WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER APPLYING Children 18 years and younger: Ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only: TEST FIRST ON SMALL AREA OF SKIN.

When using this product: Use only as directed Do not apply to wounds, damaged, broken or irritated sin Do not use if you are allergic to capssicum or chili peppers Avoid contact with the eyes or mucous membranes A slight burning sensation may occur upon application, but generally disappears after several days of use If severe burning occurs, discontinue use Do not expose the treated area to heat or direct sunlight Do not bandage Do not use with heating pad

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: Arthritis Simple Backache Strains Sprains Bruises Dosage and administration Directions Adults and Children over 18 years: Apply to affected area Massage into the painful area until thoroughly absorbed Repeat as necessary but not more than 3 to 4 times daily WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER APPLYING Children 18 years and younger: Ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only: TEST FIRST ON SMALL AREA OF SKIN. When using this product: Use only as directed Do not apply to wounds, damaged, broken or irritated sin Do not use if you are allergic to capssicum or chili peppers Avoid contact with the eyes or mucous membranes A slight burning sensation may occur upon application, but generally disappears after several days of use If severe burning occurs, discontinue use Do not expose the treated area to heat or direct sunlight Do not bandage Do not use with heating pad

Monitoring

  • • Warnings For external use only: TEST FIRST ON SMALL AREA OF SKIN.
  • • When using this product: Use only as directed Do not apply to wounds, damaged, broken or irritated sin Do not use if you are allergic to capssicum or chili peppers Avoid contact with the eyes or mucous membranes A slight burning sensation may occur upon application, but generally disappears after several days of use If severe burning occurs, discontinue use Do not expose the treated area to heat or direct sunlight Do not bandage Do not use with heating pad

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.