Walgreens Capsaicin Hot Patch
.25 mg/g · Patch
- Available without prescription
- Active substance
- Capsaicin
- Made by
- Walgreen Co.
- 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 · 2026-04-16
Topical analgesic
- Simple backache, arthritis, strains, bruises, and sprains
On wounds or damaged skin with pain rubs, medicated lotions, creams or ointments with a heating pad.
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
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with:
- simple backache, arthritis, strains, bruises, and sprains
From the official label · 2026-04-16 · 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 or damaged skin with pain rubs, medicated lotions, creams or ointments with a heating pad.
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 and older:
- clean and dry affected area remove patch from film apply to affected area not more than 3 to4 times daily use one patch for up to 8 hours discard patch after single use reseal pouch after opening
- Children under 12 years of age:
- ask a doctor.
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Stop and get help if
skin reactions such as redness, itching rash, excessive irritation, burning sensation, swelling or blistering occur condition worsens symptoms persist more than 7 days symptoms clear and reoccur within a few days.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other warnings
- For external use only Allergy alert:
- If you are allergic or suspect
- you are allergic to the ingredients of this product, including chili peppers, consults with your physician before use.
- Do not use on wounds or damaged skin with pain rubs, medicated lotions, creams or ointments with a heating pad.
- When using this product use only as directed
- avoid contact with 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 do not microwave dispose of used patch in manner that always keeps product away from children and pets.
- Used patches stillc otnain the drug product that can produce serious adverse effects if a child or pets chews or ingests this patch.
- Stop use and
- ask a doctor if skin reactions such as redness, itching rash, excessive irritation, burning sensation, swelling or blistering occur condition worsens symptoms persist more than 7 days symptoms clear and reoccur within a few days.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- use only as directed
- avoid contact with 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 do not microwave dispose of used patch in manner that always keeps product away from children and pets.
- Used patches stillc otnain the drug product that can produce serious adverse effects if a child or pets chews or ingests this patch.
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a physician before use.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.
Keep away from children
If swallowed, contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222)
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
Other information
Store at room tempeature - do not exceed 86° Fahrenheit, 30 °Celsius
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Other Information”.
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.
hydrogenated C6-20 polyolefin, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, petroleum, styrene/isoprene copolymer
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.
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.
Every version of this medicine (3)
The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.
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Same active substance, strength and form in other countries
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Details
| Made by | Walgreen Co. |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Capsaicin |
| Strength | .25 mg/g |
| Form | Patch |
| Route | Topical |
| Packs | 3 PATCH in 1 POUCH / 10 g in 1 PATCH |
| NDC | 0363-6691 |
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).
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.