Capsaicin Cream 0.1%

Manufacturer
AvPAK
Effective date
2026-01-08
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
4
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:32:12

Label at a glance#

ProductCapsaicin
Active ingredientCAPSAICIN
Label structure11 sections

Indications and uses

Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to: simple backache arthritis strains sprains

Dosage and administration

Adults and Children 18 years of age and older: apply a thin film of cream to 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

Storage and handling

Store at room temperature 15°-30°F (59°-86°F)

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active Ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Capsaicin 0.1%

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Topical Analgesic

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

For external use only: Read all warnings and directions before use. Test first on small area of skin.

Do not use:

  • on wounds or damaged skin
  • if you are allergic to capsicum or chili peppers
  • do not use with heating pad or expose area to sunlight

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 the eyes, lips, nose and mucous membranes
  • do not tightly wrap or bandage the treatment area
  • do not apply heat to the treated area immediately before or after use

Stop Use and Ask Doctor

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

Stope Use and Ask Doctor if:

  • Condition worsens or does not improve after regular use
  • severe burning persists
  • redness or blistering occurs

Keep Out of the Reach of Children

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to:

  • simple backache
  • arthritis
  • strains
  • sprains

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Adults and Children 18 years of age and older:

  • apply a thin film of cream to 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

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate SE, mineral oil, PEG-100 stearate, peppermint oil, phenoxyethanol, propylene glycol, purified water, stearyl alcohol, white petrolatum, xanthan gum

Questions

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Questions? Comments?

1-855-361-3993

Manufactured for:

AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478

www.avkare.com

AV 06/22

Other Information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

Store at room temperature 15°-30°F (59°-86°F)

Packaging

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

4242

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
646333capsaicin 0.1 % Topical CreamPSN4
646333capsaicin 1 MG/ML Topical CreamSCD4
646333capsaicin 0.1 % Topical CreamSY4

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
50268-198-42Capsaicin1 in 1 CARTONCREAM14
50268-198-42Capsaicin42.5 g in 1 TUBECREAM42.54

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
50268-198-42GM - Gram50268-198c4839838-8193-42aa-ab25-17fdf75ae14012023-01-09

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
50268-19850268-198-42

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
CapsaicinCAPSAICINAvPAKef5bb0fa-afc2-62d7-e053-2a95a90a37f42026-01-08WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 50268-198-42
ndc (product): 50268-198
ndc11 (package): 50268019842
spl id: 47e30aef-68e3-60d8-e063-6394a90ad858
spl set id: ef5bb0fa-afc2-62d7-e053-2a95a90a37f4

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