#CAPSAICIN CREAM INGREDIENTS SKIN#

In the medical literature, there is only one case of serious skin burns linked to the use of a topical pain reliever product containing menthol and methyl salicylate however, the product was used inappropriately.There were no cases of serious burns linked to the use of topical muscle and joint pain relievers containing methyl salicylate or capsaicin alone. The majority of these cases contained menthol, alone or in combination with methyl salicylate. The review of the safety information provided by manufacturers identified over 100 additional international reports of serious burns linked to the use of topical pain relievers.There were 19 reports involving products containing multiple ingredients, and most of these contained menthol and methyl salicylate together. Of these 29 reports, there were 7 reports involving products containing only menthol, 2 reports involving products containing only methyl salicylate, and 1 report involving a product containing only capsaicin. In the remaining report, the product was not used as directed. The products were used as directed in 28 reports in some reports, other factors may have played a role in the development of burns. At the time of the review, Health Canada had received a total of 29 unique Canadian reports of serious skin burns related to the use of OTC topical pain relievers containing menthol, methyl salicylate or capsaicin.Health Canada is updating the labelling standard for OTC topical pain relievers containing menthol alone or in combination, to inform about this risk. Health Canada's current review of the available information has established a link between the use of topical pain relievers containing menthol and the risk of rare but serious skin burns however, there was not enough information to draw the same conclusions for the products containing methyl salicylate or capsaicin alone.This review is a follow-up assessment on the safety issue and includes new data provided by the manufacturers. Its conclusion and action was to request additional safety information from certain manufacturers of select OTC topical pain relievers containing these ingredients. Health Canada first carried out a safety review in 2013 to assess the risk of rare but serious skin burns with the use of OTC topical pain relievers containing menthol, methyl salicylate or capsaicin.Over-the-counter (OTC) topical pain relievers are authorized for sale in Canada to relieve pain in muscles or joints, when applied on the skin.Questions or Comments? Call 1-80 Serious side effects associated with the use of this product may be reported to this number. Do not tightly wrap or bandage the treated area.

Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately after use.Serious side effects associated with the use of this product may be reported to this number.Īctive Ingredient: Total Capsaicin 0.033% If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Difficulty breathing or swallowing occurs.Conditions worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days.

This can result in coughing, sneezing, tearing, throat or respiratory irritation

Avoid inhaling airborne material from dried residue.

Do not tightly wrap or bandage the treated area.

Do not apply heat to the treated areas immediately before or after use.

Do not apply immediately before or after activities such as bathing, swimming, sunbathing or strenuous exercise.

If this occurs, rinse the affected area thoroughly with water Do not get it on mucous membranes, into eyes, or on contact lenses. With regular use, this sensation generally diminishes

You may experience a burning sensation which is normal and related to the way the product works.

Do not apply to wounds or to damaged or irritated skin.

See package insert for more informationįor external use only.

Unless treating hands, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately after use.

Best results typically occur after 2 to 4 weeks of continuous use.

For optimum relief, apply 3 to 4 times daily.

Apply a thin film of cream to the affected area and gently rub in until fully absorbed.

For persons under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before using.

Inactive Ingredients: benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl myristate, PEG-100 stearate, purified water, sorbitol solution & white petrolatumįor the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of the muscles and joints associated with

Capsaicin cream ingredients