Quick answers
- What is Capsicum oleoresin used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Capsaicin 0.05% Cream (Puretek Corporation) lists these uses: for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, strains and sprains.
- Do I need a prescription for Capsicum oleoresin?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Capsicum oleoresin been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Capsaicin 0.05% Cream · Puretek Corporation
Capsicum oleoresin 0.05%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Capsicum Oleoresin (Containing Capsaicin 0.05%)
Purpose
Topical Analgesic
Uses
for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, strains and sprains
Warnings
For external use only
- This is not a face cream. Do not apply to the face.
Do not use
if allergic to chili peppers or if past allergic reaction to capsaicin.
- Do not apply to wounds or damaged , broken, sunburned, chapped or irritated skin.
- Do not bandage tightly.
- Do not apply within 1 hour before or after bath, shower, hot tub, sauna or vigorous exercise. Warm water, perspiration or open pores can intensify the impact of this product and burning sentation.
Do not use
with heating pad, hot water bottle or other source of heat. Doing so can increase risk of serious burns.
When using this product
- Do not get into eyes and avoid contact with other mucous membranes. If contact occurs or if pain, discomfort or skin redness occurs, continually rinse with cool water and seek medical help. If pregnant, breast-feeding or any medical conditions exist, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
and pets. if swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, get medical attention immediately.
Directions
- Rotate pump’s spout counter-clockwise slightly to unlock; clockwise to lock.
- Before using on children under 18 years of age consult a physician.
- Apply sparingly to affected area not more than 4 times daily. However, for first use, apply to small area to test for sensitivity or skin reaction.
- Gently massage into the skin until fully absorbed.
- Wash hands with soap and water thoroughly after each application to avoid spreading to the eyes or other sensitive mucous membranes.
Inactive ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Aqua (Purified Water), Arnica Montana (Arnica) Flower Extract, Bisabolol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes, Cetearyl Alcohol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Dimethicone, DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ginkgo Biloba (Ginkgo) Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Laureth-7, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Maltodextrin, Myristyl Myristate, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Pyridoxine HCl (Vitamin B6), Silica, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract.
— FDA label of Capsaicin 0.05% Cream, Puretek Corporation, effective February 28, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Capsaicin 0.025% Cream · Puretek Corporation
Capsicum oleoresin 0.0025%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Capsicum Oleoresin (Containing Capsaicin 0.025%)
Purpose
Topical Analgesic
Uses
for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, strains and sprains
Warnings
For external use only
- This is not a face cream. Do not apply to the face.
Do not use
if allergic to chili peppers or if past allergic reaction to capsaicin.
- Do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken, sunburned, chapped or irritated skin.
- Do not bandage tightly.
- Do not apply within 1 hour before or after bath, shower, hot tub, sauna or vigorous exercise. Warm water, perspiration or open pores can intensify the impact of this product and cause a burning sensation.
Do not use
with a heating pad, hot water bottle or other source of heat. Doing so can increase risk of serious burns.
When using this product
- Do not get into eyes and avoid contact with other mucous membranes. If contact occurs or if pain, discomfort or skin redness occurs, continually rinse with cool water and seek medical help. If pregnant, breast-feeding or any medical conditions exist, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
and pets. if swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, get medical attention immediately.
Directions
- Rotate pump’s spout counter-clockwise slightly to unlock; clockwise to lock.
- Before using on children under 18 years of age consult a physician.
- Apply sparingly to affected area not more than 4 times daily. However, for first use, apply to small area to test for sensitivity or skin reaction.
- Gently massage into the skin until fully absorbed.
- Wash hands with soap and water thoroughly after each application to avoid spreading to the eyes or other sensitive mucous membranes.
Inactive ingredients
Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Aqua (Purified Water), Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Ethyl Alcohol, Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride, Lauryl Laurate, Linum Usitatissimum (Flax) Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Menthyl Lactate, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Rosmarinus Officinals (Rosemary) Oil, Triethanolamine.
— FDA label of Capsaicin 0.025% Cream, Puretek Corporation, effective January 2, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Capsaicin 0.1% Cream · Puretek Corporation
Capsicum oleoresin 0.1%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Capsicum Oleoresin (Containing Capsaicin 0.1%)
Purpose
Topical Analgesic
Uses
for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, strains and sprains
Warnings
For external use only
- This is not a face cream. Do not apply to the face.
Do not use
if allergic to chili peppers or if past allergic reaction to capsaicin.
- Do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken, sunburned, chapped or irritated skin.
- Do not bandage tightly.
- Do not apply within 1 hour before or after bath, shower, hot tub, sauna or vigorous exercise. Warm water, perspiration or open pores can intensify the impact of this product and cause a burning sensation.
Do not use
with a heating pad, hot water bottle or other source of heat. Doing so can increase risk of serious burns.
When using this product
- Do not get into eyes and avoid contact with other mucous membranes. If contact occurs or if pain, discomfort or skin redness occurs, continually rinse with cool water and seek medical help. If condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, discontinue use and consult a doctor. If pregnant, breast-feeding or any medical conditions exist, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
and pets. if swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, get medical attention immediately.
Directions
- Rotate pump’s spout counter-clockwise slightly to unlock; clockwise to lock.
- Before using on children under 18 years of age consult a physician.
- Apply sparingly to affected area not more than 4 times daily. However, for first use, apply to small area to test for sensitivity or skin reaction.
- Gently massage into the skin until fully absorbed.
- Wash hands with soap and water thoroughly after each application to avoid spreading to the eyes or other sensitive mucous membranes.
Inactive ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Aqua (Purified Water), Arnica Montana (Arnica) Flower Extract, Bisabolol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes, Cetearyl Alcohol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Dimethicone, DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ginkgo Biloba (Ginkgo) Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Laureth-7, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Maltodextrin, Myristyl Myristate, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Pyridoxine HCl (VitaminB6), Silica, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract.
— FDA label of Capsaicin 0.1% Cream, Puretek Corporation, effective April 3, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
DermacinRx Penetral Cream · PureTek Corporation
Capsicum oleoresin 0.25 mg/mL, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Capsicum Oleoresin 0.0625% (Containing Capsaicin 0.025%) Purpose Topical Analgesic
Purpose
Topical Analgesic
Uses
for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, strains and sprains
Warnings
For external use only This is not a face cream. Do not apply to the face.
Do not use
if allergic to chili peppers or if past allergic reaction to capsaicin. Do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken, sunburned, chapped or irritated skin. Do not bandage tightly. Do not apply within 1 hour before or after bath, shower, hot tub, sauna or vigorous exercise. Warm water, perspiration or open pores can intensify the impact of this product and cause a burning sensation.
Do not use
with heating pad, hot water bottle or other source of heat. Doing so can increase risk of serious burns.
When using this product
do not get into eyes and avoid contact with other mucous membranes. If contact occurs or if pain, discomfort or skin redness occurs, continually rinse with cool water and seek medical help. Discontinue use and consult a doctor if condition worsens or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. Stop using and get immediate medical attention if experience burning, pain, swelling or blistering of the skin. Rare cases of severe burning or blistering have been reported. If pregnant, breast-feeding or any medical conditions exist, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
and pets. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, get medical attention immediately.
Directions
Rotate pump’s spout counter-clockwise slightly to unlock; clockwise to lock. Before using on children under 18 years of age, consult a physician. Apply sparingly to affected area not more than 4 times daily. However, for first use, apply to small area to test for sensitivity or skin reaction. Gently massage into the skin until fully absorbed. Wash hands with soap and water thoroughly after each application to avoid spreading to the eyes or other sensitive mucous membranes.
Inactive ingredients
Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Aqua (Purified Water), Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Ethyl Alcohol, Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide, Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Oil, Glycerin,Hydrated Silica, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate, Lauryl Laurate, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Menthyl Lactate, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Rosmarinus Officinals (Rosemary) Oil, Triethanolamine, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch.
Questions?
Call toll-free 1-877-921-7873 or visit us at www.dermacinrx.com
— FDA label of DermacinRx Penetral Cream, PureTek Corporation, effective October 2, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
Penetral Roll-on · PureTek Corporation
Capsicum oleoresin 0.025%, gel (topical)
Active ingredient
Capsicum Oleoresin (Containing Capsaicin 0.025%)
Purpose
Topical Analgesic
Uses
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with:
- simple backache
- arthritis
- strains
- bruises, and sprains.
- Provides warming pain relief.
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
- on wounds or damaged skin
- with a heating pad or any source of heat
- if you are allergic to capsicum or any ingredients of this product
- do not bandage tightly
When using this product
- avoid contact with eyes and other mucous membranes.
- do not apply within 1 hour before or after bath, shower, hot tub, sauna or vigorous exercise.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clears up and occurs again within a few days, discontinue use of this product and consult a doctor.
- redness is present
- irritation develops
Keep out of reach of children
- if pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use.
- if swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- Adults and children 2 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
- Children under 2 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor
- Wash hands with soap and water after each application to avoid spreading to the eyes or other sensitive mucous membranes
Inactive ingredients
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Ethyl Alcohol, Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate, Lauryl Laurate, Linum Usitatissimum (Flax) Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Menthyl Lactate, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Silica, Sodium Hydroxide, Water.
— FDA label of Penetral Roll-on, PureTek Corporation, effective July 10, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Sheffield Arthritis and Muscle Pain Relief · Sheffield Pharmaceuticals LLC
Capsicum oleoresin 0.075%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Capsicum Oleoresin 0.075%
Purpose
<Topical analgesic>
Uses
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis,strains,bruises and sprains
Warnings
For external use only Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes If condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, discontinue use of this product and consult a doctor. Do not apply to wounds or damaged skin. Do not bandage tightly.
Do not use
with a heating pad or on wounds, damaged, broken (open) or irritated skin. Discontinue use if excessive irritation of skin develops. If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use. A temporary burning sensation may occur upon application, but generally disappears in a few days Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately Directions Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor. Unless treating hands, wash thoroughly with soap and water immediately after use.
Directions
Other Information Store at controlled room temperature 20°- 25°C (68° - 77°F) Close the cap tightly after use
Inactive ingredients
Benzyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Sterate, Isopropyl Myristate, Paraffin, PEG-100 Stearate, Petrolatum, Purified Water , Sorbitol
— FDA label of Sheffield Arthritis and Muscle Pain Relief, Sheffield Pharmaceuticals LLC, effective November 28, 2023. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Capsicum oleoresin 0.05% · cream (topical) · 3 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Capsaicin 0.05% Cream | Puretek Corporation | DailyMed |
| Circata | PureTek Corporation | DailyMed |
| Circatrix | PureTek Corporation | DailyMed |
Capsicum oleoresin 0.0025% · cream (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Capsaicin 0.025% Cream | Puretek Corporation | DailyMed |
Capsicum oleoresin 0.1% · cream (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Capsaicin 0.1% Cream | Puretek Corporation | DailyMed |
Capsicum oleoresin 0.25 mg/mL · cream (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| DermacinRx Penetral Cream | PureTek Corporation | DailyMed |
Capsicum oleoresin 0.025% · gel (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Penetral Roll-on | PureTek Corporation | DailyMed |
Capsicum oleoresin 0.075% · cream (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Arthritis and Muscle Pain Relief | Sheffield Pharmaceuticals LLC | DailyMed |
Capsicum oleoresin 0.025% · cream (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Arthritis and Muscle Pain Relief | Sheffield Pharmaceuticals LLC | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- PureTek Corporation7 products
- Sheffield Pharmaceuticals LLC2 products
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.