Capzasin-P desensitizes nerves to relieve pain

Capzasin-P temporary relieves aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis and other painful conditons.

Capzasin-P is known to minimize pain associated with: Arthritis/ Rheumatoid arthritis/ Osteoarthritis Back Pain Fibromyalgia Nerve pain Pruritis (itching) and Diabetic neuropathy.

Capzasin-P effectively minimizes aches and pains of muscles and joints. When it is applied to the skin, Capzasin-P has been found to decrease the amount of substance P, resulting in a decrease in pain. Substance P is a neurochemical that transmits pain throughout the body, and by minimizing the amount of this substance in specific areas, you are desensitizing the pain nerves, effectively eliminating the pain.

Capzasin-P produces a temporary reduction in pain, so it must be used on a regular basis in order to provide continuous, effective pain relief.

Not only does Capzasin-P relieve arthritis pain but it can also help relieve painful back aches or muscle sprains. The active ingredient used in Capzasin-P is Capsaicin, a natural component clinically proven to reduce minor aches and pains in the body.

What is Capsaicin?

Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers.

It's what gives chili peppers their kick. When used in a topical analgesic, it is proven to reduce aches and pains associated with arthritis and other common pain disorders. What research has been done regarding arthritis and the use of capsaicin cream?

Researchers at Western Reserve University examined the use of capsaicin cream in 70 patients who had osteoarthritis and 31 suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.

After one month of applying 0.025% dose of capsaicin cream to affected area, they experienced significant pain relief. It was found that rheumatoid arthritis patients had a 57% pain reduction and osteoarthritis patients had a 33% pain reduction.

Capzasin-P Directions:

Adults:

Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.

WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER APPLYING.

For optimum relief, continue to apply every day, 3 to 4 times daily.

Children under 18 years of age:

Consult a doctor.

TO OPEN:

Use top of cap to puncture seal at tube opening.

Read package insert before using.

Warning:

For external use only. Use only as directed.

A transient burning sensation may occur following initial application of Capzasin-P but generally diminishes or vanishes if Capzasin-P is used as instructed.

For severe burning, discontinue use immediately and see package insert for important information.

Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.

Do not expose the area treated with Capzasin-P to heat or direct sunlight.

Do not bandage.

As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this product.

DO NOT USE:

With a heating pad, on wounds or irritated skin, or if excessive irritation develops.

Capzasin-P Ingredients:

Active Ingredients:

Capsaicin (0.035%)

Inactive Ingredients:

Benzyl Alcohol; Cetyl Alcohol; Glyceryl Stearate; Isopropyl Myristate; PEG-40 Stearate; Petrolatum; Sorbitol; Water