Reported Oct 21, 2015 · Terminated

WellPatch¿ Capsaicin Pain Relief Patch, 0.025% Natural Capsaicin, External Analgesic, 4 Large Patches, Distributed by…

The Mentholatum Co.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: The Mentholatum Co. · 707 Sterling Drive · Orchard Park, NY · 14127

Is this the product you have?

  • WellPatch¿ Capsaicin Pain Relief Patch, 0.025% Natural Capsaicin, External Analgesic, 4 Large Patches, Distributed by Consignor; The Mentholatum Company, Orchard Park, NY, Manufactured by Consignee; Mentholatum (China) Pharmaceuticals, Guangdong China --- NDC 10742-8126-2, UPC 31074201566
Lot codes and dates
  • Lot numbers
    • EL016
    • EL 026
    • EL036
    • EL046
  • Expiration Date12/2016
Amount recalled
80,208 pouches

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Incorrect Instructions; The word not is missing from the following sentences "do bandage tightly or cover with any type of wrap except clothing and "do use with a heating pad or with other heat sources in the Drug Facts panel "Warning" section

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA drug enforcement) notice

Notice updated Jun 6, 2018 · Data as of Sep 19, 4:59 PM UTC

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