Indications and uses
temporarily relieves minor pain associated with: ■ arthritis ■ simple backache ■ muscle strains ■ sprains ■ bruises ■ cramps
Aspercreme Warming Patch
- Manufacturer
- Chattem, Inc.
- Effective date
- 2019-01-02
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 3
- Source
- legacy-cache
- Hydrated at
- 2026-08-01 23:17:13
Label at a glance#
ProductAspercreme Warming
Active ingredientCAPSAICIN
Label structure8 sections
Dosage and administration
a dults 1 8 years of age and older : ■ clean and dry affected area ■ remove backing from patch by firmly grasping both ends and gently pulling until backing separates in middle ■ carefully remove smaller portion of backing from patch and apply exposed portion of patch to affected area ■ once exposed portion of patch is positioned, carefully remove remaining backing to completely apply patch to affected area ■ ap...
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
ASPERCREME WARMING PAIN RELIEF PATCH
Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Capsaicin 0.025%
Purpose
Topical analgesic
Uses
temporarily relieves minor pain associated with:
■ arthritis ■ simple backache ■ muscle strains ■ sprains ■ bruises ■ cramps
Warnings
For external use only
When using this product
■ read inside of carton before using
■ use only as directed. Read and follow all directions and warnings on this carton
■ avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes
■ rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type
■ do not bandage tightly or apply local heat (such as heating pads)
■ do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skin
■ do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics
■ discontinue use at least 1 hour before a bath or shower
■ a transient burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days
■ if severe burning occurs, discontinue use immediately and read inside carton for important information
■ 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
■ condition worsens
■ redness is present
■ irritation develops
■ symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
■ you experience signs of skin injury, such as pain, swelling, or blistering where the product was applied
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
adults 18 years of age and older:
■ clean and dry affected area
■ remove backing from patch by firmly grasping both ends and gently pulling until backing separates in middle
■ carefully remove smaller portion of backing from patch and apply exposed portion of patch to affected area
■ once exposed portion of patch is positioned, carefully remove remaining backing to completely apply patch to affected area
■ apply one patch to affected area for up to 8 hours, repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 times a day
■ AFTER APPLYING, WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER
children under 18 years of age: ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
aluminum hydroxide, benzyl alcohol, cellulose gum, disodium EDTA, glycerin, isopropyl myristate, methyl acrylate/2-ethylhexyl acrylate copolymer, nonoxynol-30, polyacrylic acid, polysorbate 80, sodium polyacrylate, starch/acrylic acid graft copolymer sodium salt, talc, tartaric acid, titanium dioxide, tocopherol, water
Keep carton as it contains important information.
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Aspercreme
WARMING
PAIN RELIEF PATCH
Contains 5 patches in 1 resealable pouch
0.025% Capsaicin
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Aspercreme Warming
- Capsaicin
- ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
- BENZYL ALCOHOL
- CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED FORM
- EDETATE DISODIUM
- GLYCERIN
- ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
- NONOXYNOL-30
- POLYSORBATE 80
- SODIUM POLYACRYLATE (8000 MW)
- TALC
- TARTARIC ACID
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE
- .ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL, DL-
- WATER
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 41167-1920 | 41167-1920-1 |
Ingredients#
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Source Document#
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| f71264af-4879-4729-9b1b-61bbc4d0ee83 | 7db7684c-fdc4-40f3-a2c0-e05e68bf417b | 2022-08-01 | Warnings | 7db7684c-fdc4-40f3-a2c0-e05e68bf417b |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
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