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| Purpose | Topical Analgesic |
| Manufacturer | Health Care |
| Active Ingredients | Capsaicin 0.025% |
| Directions | For persons under 18 years of age ask a doctor before using. Apply a thin film of cream to the affected area and gently rub in until fully absorbed. For optimum relief apply 3 to 4 times daily. Best results typically occur after 2 to 4 weeks of continuous use. Unless treating hands wash hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately after use. See package insert for more information. |
| Inactive Ingredients | Benzyl Alcohol; Cetyl Alcohol; Glyceryl Monostearate; Isopropyl Myristate; PEG-100 Stearate; Purified Water; Sorbitol Solution; White Petrolatum |
| Uses | For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis simple backache strains and sprains. For use in treating neuralgias consult a physician. Widely recommended by doctors. Clinically proven pain reliever. Safe to use with oral pain relievers. Effective for relieving neuralgia pains too. Odor free. |
| Warnings | For external use only. Do not apply to wounds or to damaged or irritated skin. When using this product: you may experience a burning sensation which is normal and related to the way the product works. With regular use this sensation generally disappears within several days; do not get it on mucous membranes into eyes or on contact lenses. If this occurs rinse the affected area thoroughly with water; do not apply immediately before or after activities such as bathing swimming sun bathing or strenuous exercise; do not apply heat to the treated areas immediately before or after use; do not tightly wrap or bandage the treated area; avoid inhaling airborne material from dried residue. This can result in coughing sneezing tearing throat or respiratory irritation. Stop use and ask a doctor if: condition worsens or does not improve after regular use; blistering occurs; difficulty breathing or swallowing occurs; severe burning persists. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. |
