Medicine guide

Capsaicin Heat Patch

.025 g/1001 · Patch

  • Available without prescription
Active substance
Capsaicin Heat Patch
Made by
Henan Enokon Medical Instrument Co., Ltd.

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 · 2026-01-31

What it is

Topical Analgesic

Used for
  • Simple Backache
  • Arthritis
  • Strains
  • Bruises
  • Sprains
Do not take it if

On wounds or damaged 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

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

What it is for

For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles & joints associated with:

  • Simple Backache
  • Arthritis
  • Strains
  • Bruises
  • Sprains

From the official label · 2026-01-31 · DailyMed

Do not take it if

  • on wounds or damaged skin
  • with a heating pad
  • with or at the same times as other external analgesic
  • 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.

  • Adults and Children 12 years of age and over:
  • Clean and dry affected area Remove patch from film Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily Remove patch from skin after at most 8 hours of application

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

Ask a doctor first if

  • Ask Doctor If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • Children under 12 years of age:
  • Consult a doctor.

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

Stop and get help if

  • rash, itching or excessive skin irritation develops
  • conditions worsen
  • symptoms persist for more than 7 days
  • symptoms clear up and occur again within few days

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

Other warnings

  • EXTERNAL USE ONLY
  • When Using
  • do not use otherwise than as directed
  • avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes or rashes
  • do not bandage tightly
  • discontinue use at least 1 hour before a bath or shower
  • do not use immediately after a bath or shower

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Keep away from children

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

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

How to store it

  • Avoid storing product in direct sunlight
  • Protect product from excessive moisture Compare to the active ingredient in Salonpas® - Hot Capsicum Patch® *This product is NOT manufactured or distributed by Hisamitsu®, owner of Salonpas® Hot Capsicum Patch. Distributed By:
  • Universal Distribution Center 96 Distribution Boulevard
  • Edison, NJ 08817 MADE IN CHINA www.universaldc.com

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.

camphor, eucalyptus oil, lanolin, peppermint oil, menthol, methyl salicylate, styrene/isoprene copolymer, zinc oxide

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

Questions about this product

www.universaldc.com

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.

This label’s list of inactive ingredients names none of: lactose, wheat or gluten, colour dyes, sugars, sugar alcohols, alcohol (ethanol), aspartame (phenylalanine), gelatin, peanut oil, soy, parabens, sulfites, titanium dioxide.

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 byHenan Enokon Medical Instrument Co., Ltd.
Active substanceCapsaicin Heat Patch
Strength.025 g/1001
FormPatch
RouteTopical
Packs24 POUCH in 1 BOX / 2 PATCH in 1 POUCH
NDC83559-013

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).