Capsaicin Topical Analgesic

openFDA label record#

This page contains supplementary openFDA label data. For the canonical label presentation, use the corresponding DailyMed Structured Product Label.

Verified complete openFDA source JSON (canonical bytes are SHA-256 checked before publication)

Brand name
Capsaicin Topical Analgesic
Generic name
CAPSAICIN
Manufacturer
AvPAK
Product type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
SPL set ID
ef597423-cd01-7324-e053-2a95a90aa1ba
SPL ID
47e2fe8e-d7d1-12cb-e063-6294a90aa44b
Version
5
Effective date
2026-01-08
Source export date
2026-11-06
Source partition
13
Source file
https://download.open.fda.gov/drug/label/drug-label-0013-of-0014.json.zip
Source object key
raw/openfda/drug-label/2026-11-06/245ea1c0d730b312e4410f082201cbe2cb4d1936fa2918316b6ea631293cbeba/drug-label-0013-of-0014.json.zip
Source manifest SHA-256
4a7570ba105b5a039a8e1c94a85e7f085b9047a8882a35a96bf1e4516c5ffc97
Import run
20261108T063105Z
Imported at
2026-11-08 08:10:23
Harmonized routes table
Harmonized routes
TOPICAL

Warnings cross-check#

openFDA text is shown for search and cross-checking; DailyMed SPL is canonical.

Warnings sections page 1 of 1 · 1 matching rows.

warnings

Warnings 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 with heating pad 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 eyes, lips, nose and mucous membranes do not tightly wrap or bandage the treated area do not apply heat to the treated area immediately before or after use Stop and ask a doctor if condition worsens or does not improve after regular use severe burning persists redness or blistering occurs Keep out of reach of children . If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

Adverse event summaries are temporarily unavailable. Other product information remains available.