Capzasin Arthritis Pain Relief, Quick Relief Gel, No Mess Sponge Applicator

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
FRAGRANCE	Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Miscellaneous, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
PROPYLPARABEN	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Ecotoxicology, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
SD ALCOHOL 40 (Active Ingredient)	Enhanced skin absorption, Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (BRUCINE, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, BRUCINE SULFATE, QUASSIN), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: None
DMDM HYDANTOIN	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
TRIETHANOLAMINE	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
METHYLPARABEN	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
PHENOXYETHANOL	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
STEARETH-2	Data gaps, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Limited
STEARETH-21	Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	Enhanced skin absorption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
CAPSAICIN (Active Ingredient)	Use restrictions	Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE VERA (ALOE BARBADENSIS) LEAF JUICE	Use restrictions	Data: Limited
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER	None Identified	Data: None
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
ALLANTOIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredients: Capsaicin (0.025%) (Topical Analgesic)Inactive Ingredients: Acrylates/C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Allantoin (Comfrey Root), Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Leaf Juice, DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, SD Alcohol 40 (2%) (15%), Steareth 2, Steareth 21, Triethanolamine, Water

Directions from packaging:

Adults and Children over 18 years: squeeze desired amount of Capzasin Quick Relief Gel onto affected area using the sponge-top applicator, massage dispensed gel into painful area until thoroughly absorbed repeat as necessary, but no more than 3 to 4 times daily If medicine comes in contact with hands, wash with soap and water Children 18 years and younger: Ask a doctor Close cap tightly after use.

Warnings from packaging:

WarningsFor external use only. When using this product use only as directed do not bandage tightly or use with a heating pad avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skin a transient burning sensation may occur upon application but generally disappears in several days. if severe burning sensation occurs, discontinue use immediately and read package insert for important information do not expose the area treated with product to heat or direct sunlight Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens redness is present irritation develops symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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