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Capzasin Quick Relief

Manufacturer
Chattem, Inc.
Effective date
2026-01-13
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
7
Source
monthly-update
Hydrated at
2026-06-03 17:52:36

Label at a glance#

ProductCapzasin Quick Relief
Active ingredientCAPSAICIN, MENTHOL
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily relieves minor pain associated with: arthritis simple backache muscle strains sprains bruises cramps

Dosage and administration

adults and children over 18 years : squeeze desired amount of Capzasin Quick Relief Gel onto affected area using the sponge-top applicator, massage dispensed gel into painful area until thoroughly absorbed repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 to 4 times daily IF MEDICINE COMES IN CONTACT WITH HANDS, WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER children 18 years or younger: ask a doctor

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Capzasin Quick Relief Gel

Active Ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Capsaicin 0.025%

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Topical analgesic

Active Ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Menthol 10%

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Topical analgesic

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

temporarily relieves minor pain associated with:

  • arthritis
  • simple backache
  • muscle strains
  • sprains
  • bruises
  • cramps

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

For external use only

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • read inside of carton before using
  • use only as directed. Read and follow all directions and warnings on this carton/label. 
  • 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) or a medicated patch to the area of use
  • do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skin
  • do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics
  • 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
  • do not expose the area treated with product to heat or direct sunlight
  • avoid applying into skin folds

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • 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

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

adults and children over 18 years:

  • squeeze desired amount of Capzasin Quick Relief Gel onto affected area
  • using the sponge-top applicator, massage dispensed gel into painful area until thoroughly absorbed
  • repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 to 4 times daily
  • IF MEDICINE COMES IN CONTACT WITH HANDS, WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER

children 18 years or younger: ask a doctor

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, allantoin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, DMDM hydantoin, fragrance, glycerin, methylparaben, phenoxyethanol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, SD alcohol 40-2 (15%), steareth-2, steareth-21, triethanolamine, water (245-285)


KEEP CARTON AS IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION.


Distributed by: Chattem, Inc.
P.O. Box 2219
Chattanooga, TN 37409-0219
0049618-03       U.S.A. ©2010 www.chattem.com        Recyclable Carton

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEF
CAPZASIN TM
QUICK RELIEF GEL

  • #1 Pharmacist
    Recommended*
  • Two Strong
    Pain Relievers
  • Starts to Work
    on Contact

NO-MESS
Sponge Applicator
PURIFIED
P
CAPSAICIN®
Topical Analgesic Gel
*SOURCE: 2009 Pharmacy Today Survey
Net wt 1.5 oz (42.5 g)
Principal Display Panel ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEF CAPZASIN TM QUICK RELIEF GEL • #1 Pharmacist Recommended* • Two Strong Pain Relievers • Starts to Work on Contact NO-MESS Sponge Ap...Principal Display Panel ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEF CAPZASIN TM QUICK RELIEF GEL • #1 Pharmacist Recommended* • Two Strong Pain Relievers • Starts to Work on Contact NO-MESS Sponge Ap...

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
855923capsaicin 0.025 % / menthol 10 % Topical GelPSN7
1043539CAPZASIN Quick Relief 0.025 % / 10 % Topical GelPSN7
1043539capsaicin 0.00025 MG/MG / menthol 0.1 MG/MG Topical Gel [Capzasin Quick Relief]SBD7
855923capsaicin 0.00025 MG/MG / menthol 0.1 MG/MG Topical GelSCD7
855923capsaicin 0.025 % / menthol 10 % Topical GelSY7
1043539Capzasin Quick Relief (capsaicin 0.025 % / menthol 10 % ) Topical GelSY7

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
Product conceptRelationVersionEffective
473d070d-1c38-488e-b991-c4d1bf45aab8Product name120210201

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
41167-7516-0Capzasin Quick Relief42.5 g in 1 TUBE, WITH APPLICATORGEL42.57
41167-7516-0Capzasin Quick Relief1 in 1 CARTONGEL17

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
IngredientTypeUNIISPL versionUploaded
CAPSAICINACTIVE INGREDIENTS07O44R1ZM2
MENTHOLACTIVE INGREDIENTL7T10EIP3A2
CAPSAICINACTIVE MOIETYS07O44R1ZM2
MENTHOLACTIVE MOIETYL7T10EIP3A2
ALLANTOININACTIVE INGREDIENT344S277G0Z2
ALOE VERA LEAFINACTIVE INGREDIENTZY81Z83H0X2
GLYCERININACTIVE INGREDIENTPDC6A3C0OX2
METHYLPARABENINACTIVE INGREDIENTA2I8C7HI9T2
PHENOXYETHANOLINACTIVE INGREDIENTHIE492ZZ3T2
PROPYLENE GLYCOLINACTIVE INGREDIENT6DC9Q167V32
PROPYLPARABENINACTIVE INGREDIENTZ8IX2SC1OH2
TROLAMINEINACTIVE INGREDIENT9O3K93S3TK2
WATERINACTIVE INGREDIENT059QF0KO0R2

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
41167-751641167-7516-0

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 14 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
CAPSAICINS07O44R1ZMACTIB
MENTHOLL7T10EIP3AACTIB
ALLANTOIN344S277G0ZIACT
ALOE VERA LEAFZY81Z83H0XIACT
GLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXIACT
METHYLPARABENA2I8C7HI9TIACT
PHENOXYETHANOLHIE492ZZ3TIACT
PROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3IACT
PROPYLPARABENZ8IX2SC1OHIACT
TROLAMINE9O3K93S3TKIACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
CARBOMER INTERPOLYMER TYPE A (55000 CPS)59TL3WG5COIACT
STEARETH-2V56DFE46J5IACT
STEARETH-2153J3F32P58IACT

Source Document#

Source XML

Older Hydrated Versions#

Version, Effective date, Source table
VersionEffective dateSourceHydrated
62023-10-25full-release2026-05-31 23:57:54

Inactive ingredient matches#

Inactive Ingredient Database values describe FDA-listed use contexts. The match method and ambiguity count are shown because ingredient names, routes, and dosage forms are not always unique. Browse recovered IID releases and source provenance.

Inactive ingredient links page 1 of 1 · 14 matching rows.

DailyMed ingredient, IID ingredient, UNII table
DailyMed ingredientIID ingredientUNIIDosage form / routePotencyMaximum daily exposureMatch
TROLAMINETROLAMINE9O3K93S3TKGEL / TOPICAL6 mgExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
2 equally ranked IID candidates
METHYLPARABENMETHYLPARABENA2I8C7HI9TGEL / TOPICAL24 mgExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
2 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABENPROPYLPARABENZ8IX2SC1OHGEL / TOPICAL4 mgExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
2 equally ranked IID candidates
ALLANTOINALLANTOIN344S277G0ZGEL / TOPICAL8 mgExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
2 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLENE GLYCOLPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3GEL / TOPICAL4522 mgExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
2 equally ranked IID candidates
PHENOXYETHANOLPHENOXYETHANOLHIE492ZZ3TGEL / TOPICAL14 mgExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
2 equally ranked IID candidates
TROLAMINETROLAMINE9O3K93S3TKGEL / TOPICAL6 mgExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
2 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERINGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXGEL / TOPICAL500 mgExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
2 equally ranked IID candidates
METHYLPARABENMETHYLPARABENA2I8C7HI9TGEL / TOPICAL24 mgExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
2 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABENPROPYLPARABENZ8IX2SC1OHGEL / TOPICAL4 mgExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
2 equally ranked IID candidates
PHENOXYETHANOLPHENOXYETHANOLHIE492ZZ3TGEL / TOPICAL14 mgExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
2 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLENE GLYCOLPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3GEL / TOPICAL4522 mgExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
2 equally ranked IID candidates
ALLANTOINALLANTOIN344S277G0ZGEL / TOPICAL8 mgExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
2 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERINGLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXGEL / TOPICAL500 mgExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
2 equally ranked IID candidates

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Capzasin Quick ReliefCAPSAICIN AND MENTHOLChattem, Inc.d6c313a3-8dc6-4231-95b6-ac9399e1c1be2026-01-13WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 41167-7516-0
ndc (product): 41167-7516
ndc11 (package): 41167751600
spl id: c59167cb-f484-44bd-82b0-766e3f46ed50
spl set id: d6c313a3-8dc6-4231-95b6-ac9399e1c1be

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