Capsicum Treatment (Medicated Heat Patch)

Active Ingredient

Capsicum extract 0.025 % as Capsaicin

Purpose

Topical Analgesic

Uses

Temporarily relieves minor pain associated with:

• arthritis
• simple backache
• strains
• sprains
• bruises

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.
  

Do not use

• on wounds or damage skin
• with, or at the same time as, other external analgesic products
  

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
  

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
  

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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

Other information

• avoid storing product in direct sunlight
• protect product from excessive moisture
  

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