Medicine guide

Capsaicin 0.03% Patch

.03 g/100g · Patch

  • Available without prescription
Active substance
Capsaicin 0.03%
Made by
Medcore LLC

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

At a glance

Quoted from the official label · 2025-11-04

What it is

Topical analgesic

Used for
  • For temporary relief of pain
How to take it

Adult and children 12 years of age and over :: clean and dry affected area apply 1 patch at a time to affected area,not more than 3 to 4 times daily remove patch from the skin after at most 8-hour application

Full directions ↓
Do not take it if

More than 1 patch at a time on wounds or damaged skin with a heating pad

All warnings ↓
Good to know
  • Sold without a prescription
  • FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02

Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed

What it is for

  • For temporary relief of pain

From the official label · 2025-11-04 · DailyMed

Do not take it if

  • more than 1 patch at a time on wounds or damaged skin with a heating pad
  • if you are allergic to any ingredients of this product

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.

How to take it

These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.

  • Adult and children 12 years of age and over :
  • clean and dry affected area apply 1 patch at a time to affected area,not more than 3 to 4 times daily remove patch from the skin after at most 8-hour application
  • Children under 12 years of age :
  • consult a doctor

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Stop and get help if

localized skin reactions occur, such as rash, itching, redness, irritation, pain, swelling and blistering condition worsen symptoms persist for more than 7 days symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.

Other warnings

  • (​For external use only)
  • Do not use more than 1 patch at a time on wounds or damaged skin with a heating pad
  • When using this product use only as directed
  • avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes or rashes do not bandage tightly
  • Stop use and
  • ask a doctor if localized skin reactions occur, such as rash, itching, redness, irritation, pain, swelling and blistering condition worsen symptoms persist for more than 7 days symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • use only as directed
  • avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes or rashes do not bandage tightly

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.

Keep away from children

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

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.

How to store it

  • Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • Avoid storing product in direct sunlight and protect product from excessive moisture.

Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.

What kind of medicine it is

Topical analgesic

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

Poly(acrylic acid) solution,Polysorbate 80,Glycerin,SORBITOL,Carboxymethyl Cellulose Sodium, aluminium magnesium silicate,PHENOXYETHANOL, EDTA Disodium salt,Lemon oil,Water, Peppermint oil.

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Ingredients people check for

Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.

  • Sugar alcoholsSORBITOLSorbitol and similar can upset the stomach and matter with fructose intolerance.

Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.

Details

Made byMedcore LLC
Active substanceCapsaicin 0.03%
Strength.03 g/100g
FormPatch
RouteTopical
Packs10 PATCH in 1 CARTON / 100 g in 1 PATCH
NDC82461-418

Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).