Capsaicin External Analgesic
.25 mg/g · Cream
- Available without prescription
- Active substance
- Capsaicin
- Made by
- NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
- Source
- Official label
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 · 2025-02-04
External analgesic
- Simple backache arthritis strains sprains
For external use only Read all warnings and directions before use. Test first on small area of skin.
All warnings ↓- 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
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints due to:
- simple backache arthritis strains sprains
From the official label · 2025-02-04 · 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
- 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
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 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
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Stop and get help if
condition worsens or does not improve after regular use severe burning persists or blistering occurs
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other warnings
- 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 treated area do not apply heat to the treated area immediately before or after use
- Stop use and
- ask a doctor if condition worsens or does not improve after regular use severe burning persists or blistering occurs
- Keep out of reach of children.
- 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
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.
acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, cetyl acetate, methylparaben, PPG-20 methyl glucose ether distearate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, stearate-100, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol, triethanolamine, water
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Questions about this product
Call 1-800-645-2158 9 am - 5 pm ET, Monday - Friday
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.
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.
- Sugars
PPG-20 methyl glucose ether distearate
Relevant to diabetes and dental health. - Parabens
methylparaben; propylparaben
Preservatives 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.
Every version of this medicine (8)
The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.
Showing 8 of 8
- Capsaicin External AnalgesicThis oneWithout prescriptionNuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.SugarsParabens
- Capsaicin External AnalgesicWithout prescriptionAvPAKNames none of these
- Biosavia External Analgesic Pain ReliefWithout prescriptionBIOSAVIA USA, LLCNames none of these
- Bronson Soothe Pain ReliefWithout prescriptionBRONSON NUTRITIONALS, LLCSugar alcoholsParabens
- Thera Plus Pain Relief Arthritis and MuscleWithout prescriptionFOURSTAR GROUP USA, INC.Parabens
- Rugby Capsaicin External AnalgesicWithout prescriptionProficient Rx LPSugarsParabens
- Dermacinrx Penetral CreamWithout prescriptionPureTek CorporationAlcohol (ethanol)
- CapsaicinWithout prescriptionRugby LaboratoriesSugarsParabens
Same active substance, strength and form in other countries
Matched on active substance, strength and kind of form only. This is not a statement that the products are equivalent or interchangeable: other ingredients, release and approved uses can differ — ask a pharmacist before swapping.
Medicine passport: one printable page to show a pharmacist abroad
European UnionNo exact match for this strength and form
Details
| Made by | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Capsaicin |
| Strength | .25 mg/g |
| Form | Cream |
| Route | Topical |
| Packs | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 60 g in 1 TUBE |
| NDC | 68071-3430 |
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).
Other strengths and forms
2 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.
- Cream2 products
.25 mg/g2
.25 mg/g · 2 companies
- AvPAK
- NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. · this page
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.