Quick answers
- What is Capsicum used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Salonpas-Hot Capsicum (Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.) lists these uses: For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: simple backache arthritis strains bruises sprains.
- Do I need a prescription for Capsicum?
- 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 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.
Salonpas-Hot Capsicum · Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.
Capsicum 0.025%, patch (topical)
Active ingredient
Capsicum extract 0.025% as Capsaicin
Purpose
Topical analgesic
Uses
For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: simple backache arthritis strains bruises sprains
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
on wounds or damaged skin with a heating pad if you are allergic to any ingredients of this product
When using this product
use only 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
Stop use and ask a doctor if
rash, itching or excessive skin irritation develops conditions worsen symptoms persist for more than 7 days symptoms 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.
Directions
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 the skin after at most 8 hours' application Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
Inactive ingredients
butylated hydroxytoluene, hydrogenated rosin glycerol ester, maleated rosin glycerin ester, natural rubber latex, polybutene, polyisobutylene, silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide
Questions?
Toll free 1-800-826-8861 www.salonpas.us
— FDA label of Salonpas-Hot Capsicum, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., effective December 15, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
BonicaEaseX Hot Capsicum Pain Relieving · Planet (Anhui) Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
Capsicum 0.25 mg, patch (topical)
Active ingredient
Capsicum extract 0.025% as Capsaicin Purpose Topical analgesic
Purpose
Topical analgesic
Uses
For temporary relief of minor aches & pains of muscles & joints associated with:
- simple backache
- arthritis
- strains
- bruises
- sprains
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
- on wounds or damaged skin- with a heating pad
- if you are allergic to any ingredients of this product
When using this product
- use only 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
Stop use and ask a doctor if
skin reactions such as redness, itching, rash, excessive irritation, burning sensation, swelling or blistering occur conditions worsen- symptoms persist for more than 7 days symptoms 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.
Directions
Adults and children 12 years of age and over:
- clean and dry affected area
- remove patch from film
- Use one patch for up to 24 hours Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
Inactive ingredients
• Propylene Glycol • Titanium Dioxide • Isopropyl Myristate • Polyisobutylene • Vitamin E Acetate • Mineral Oil • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Tri(2,4-Ditertrabutylphenyl)phosphiteester • 3,5-Di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamic acid neopentanetetrayl ester
Questions?
1-816-716-0852 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM
— FDA label of BonicaEaseX Hot Capsicum Pain Relieving, Planet (Anhui) Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, effective May 11, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
CVS Medicated Heat · CVS Pharmacy
Capsicum 0.025 mg, patch (topical)
Active ingredient
Purpose Capsicum extract 0.025% as Capsaicin.....................Topical analgesic
Purpose
Uses temporarily relieves minor pain of muscles and joints associated with: arthritis simple backache strains sprains bruises
Uses
Directions adults and children 12 years of age and older: clean and dry affected area remove patch from film apply to affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily do not wear patch for more than 8 hours children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
Warnings
- For External use only Allergy alert: do not use if you are allergic to capsicum, chili peppers, or any ingredients in this product if prone to allergic reaction from aspirin or salicylates, consult a doctor before use
Do not use
on wounds or damaged skin with a heating pad
When using this product
do not use otherwise than 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
Stop use and ask a doctor if
condition worsens, symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days redness is present or irritation or rash develops a severe burning sensation occurs
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895
Inactive ingredients
lanolin, methyl salicylate, natural rubber, peppermint oil, petrolatum, rosin, zinc oxide
— FDA label of CVS Medicated Heat, CVS Pharmacy, effective October 28, 2025. 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 0.025% · patch (topical) · 3 products
Capsicum 0.25 mg · patch (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| BonicaEaseX Hot Capsicum Pain Relieving | Planet (Anhui) Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd | DailyMed |
Capsicum 0.025 mg · patch (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Medicated Heat | CVS Pharmacy | 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.
- CVS Pharmacy2 products
- Planet (Anhui) Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd1 product
- Valu Merchandisers Company1 product
- Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.1 product
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.