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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
- Do not use on wounds, cuts, damaged or infected skin
- Do not use on eyes, mouth, genitals, or any other mucous membranes
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use:
• On wounds, cuts, damaged or infected skin
• On eyes, mouth, genitals, or other mucous membranes - Consult physician for children under 12 years of age
- Stop and consult your prescriber if pain worsens
- DISCONTINUE USE AT LEAST 1 HOURS BEFORE A BATH OR SHOWER AND DO NOT USE IMMEDIATELY AFTER A BATH OR SHOWER
Call your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following warning signs or any other unusual symptoms that concern you:
- Shortness of breath
- Swelling or numbness of the tongue or throat
- Severe headache or vomiting
- Dizziness or faintness
- Changes in vision or speech
This is not a complete list of the possible side effects. For more information, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Adults and children 12 years and over: Apply 1 patch to the affected area of intact skin up to 3 times a day. LexiCaps Patch® should not be left on for more than 8 hours at a time.
- Clean and dry the affected area.
- Open pouch and remove one patch.
- Remove any protective film and apply directly to the painful area. Apply immediately after opening.
- Wash hands with soap and water after handling the patches.
- Reseal pouch containing unused patches after each use. Do not store patch outside the sealed envelope.
- Fold used patches so that the adhesive side sticks to itself. Next, safely discard the used patches or pieces of cut patches where children and pets cannot get to them.
Children under 12 years of age:
- Consult a doctor
General information about the safe and effective use LexiCaps Patch®
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a patient information leaflet. Do not use this product for another indication. Your doctor has prescribed this drug for you and you alone. Do not give this drug to anyone else, even if they have the same condition.
How should I store LexiCaps Patch®
Store product at room temperature at 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). Keep away from heat or sunlight. Protect from excessive moisture. Discard product after expiration date posted on the product label.
DO NOT use the product after the expiration date printed on the box.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
This leaflet provides the most important information about LexiCaps Patch®. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacist. There is additional information in the following sections intended for healthcare professionals.
What are the active ingredients in LexiCaps Patch® ?
The patch consists of 5% menthol and 0.025% capsaicin.
Legal Issues
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FDA Safety Alerts
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Manufacturer Warnings
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FDA Labeling Changes
There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.
Uses
LexiCaps Patch® is a formulation used to assist patients for the temporary relief of minor aches & pains of muscles & joints associated with arthritis, simple backache, strains, bruises, and sprains. Peripheral neuropathies such as diabetic neuropathy or post herpetic neuralgia, may also be symptomatically improved using this patch if recommended by the healthcare team.
Other uses may be considered if deemed clinically relevant.
History
There is currently no drug history available for this drug.
Other Information
LexiCaps Patch® is a prescription topical patch containing 15 articulated LexiCaps patches (5 per re-sealable pouch x 3 pouches). Capsaicin is present in a 0.025% concentration (w/w). It is chemically designated as (E)-N-[(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) methyl]-8-methylnon-6-enamide and has an empirical formula of C18H27NO3. The molecular weight of capsaicin is 305.41 g/mol. Menthol is present in a 5% concentration (w/w). The chemical name is (1R,2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol. The empirical formula for menthol is C10H20O with a molecular weight of 156.27 g/mol.
The structural formulas are:
** Menthol **
** Capsaicin**
Sources
Lexicaps Manufacturers
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Alexso, Inc.
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Lexicaps | Alexso, Inc.
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