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Capsaicin

.025 g/100g · Patch

  • Available without prescription
Active substance
Capsaicin
Made by
Alexso, Inc

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 · 2026-03-19

What it is

External analgesic

Used for
  • Arthritis
  • Simple backache
  • Strains
  • Bruises
  • Sprains
How to take it

Adults and children 18 years of age and older:: apply 1 patch to the affected area of intact skin up to 3 times a day.

Full directions ↓
Do not take it if

On wounds, cuts, damaged or infected skin

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
107other products contain Capsaicin — compare makers, forms and strengths

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

What it is for

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

  • arthritis
  • simple backache
  • strains
  • bruises
  • sprains

From the official label · 2026-03-19 · DailyMed

How it works

From the US prescribing label for the same active substance (Qutenza). It describes the substance, not this exact product.

Capsaicin is an agonist for the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 receptor (TRPV1), which is an ion channel-receptor complex expressed on nociceptive nerve fibers in the skin.

Topical administration of capsaicin causes an initial enhanced stimulation of the TRPV1-expressing cutaneous nociceptors that may be associated with painful sensations.

Quoted from the prescribing label, sections “Mechanism of Action” and “Pharmacokinetics”. DailyMed · 2026-07-07

Do not take it if

  • On wounds, cuts, damaged or infected skin
  • On eyes, mouth, genitals, or any other mucous membranes Allergy Alert:
  • if you are allergic to capsicum or chili peppers or any inactive ingredient of this product, contact a doctor before use.

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.

  • Adults and children 18 years of age and older:
  • Apply 1 patch to the affected area of intact skin up to 3 times a day.
  • Do not leave patch on for more than 8 hours at a time. - Clean and dry the affected area. - Open pouch and remove one patch. - Remove any protective film and apply directly to affected area of pain.
  • Apply immediately after removal from the protective envelope. - Wash hands with soap and water after handling the patches. - Reseal pouch containing unused patches after each use.
  • Do not store patch outside the sealed envelope. - Fold used patches so that the adhesive side sticks to itself and safely discard used patches or pieces of cut patches where children and pets cannot get to them.
  • Children under 18 years : Ask a physician

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

Stop and get help if

  • and as k a physician:
  • If pregnant or breast feeding
  • If condition worsens, or
  • if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, discontinue use of this product and consult a physician.
  • If severe burning persists or blistering occurs

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

Other warnings

  • For external use only . Use only as directed or as directed by a health care professional Read all warnings and directions before use. Discontinue use at least one hour prior to bath, shower, or swimming;
  • do not use immediately after bath, shower, or swimming.
  • Do not use
  • if you are allergic to capsicum or chili peppers or any inactive ingredient of this product, contact a doctor before use. Whe n us ing 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 treated area
  • Do not apply heat to the treated area immediately before or after use
  • Stop use and as k a physician:
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets . If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
  • Whe n us ing 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 treated area
  • Do not apply heat to the treated area immediately before or after use

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Keep away from children

and pets . If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

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)

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

What kind of medicine it is

External analgesic

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

Other ingredients

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

Aqua (Deionized Water), Sodium Polyacrylate, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Cellulose Glycolate, Polysorbate 80, Lemon Oil, Aluminum Glycinate, Eucalyptus Oil, Methylparaben, EDTA Disodium Salt

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.
  • ParabensMethylparabenPreservatives some people prefer to avoid or are sensitive to.

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.

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Details

Made byAlexso, Inc
Active substanceCapsaicin
Strength.025 g/100g
FormPatch
RouteTopical
Packs2 POUCH in 1 BOX / 5 PATCH in 1 POUCH / 100 g in 1 PATCH
NDC50488-2025

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).

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Other strengths and forms

13 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.

Same active substance

These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.

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