• For external use only.
• Use only as directed.
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
• Do not cover with bandage.
• Do not use on wounds or damaged skin.
• Consult physician for children under 12.
• Do not use if you are allergic to Menthol.
• Stop use and ask a doctor if conditions worsen, symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days or rash, itching or excessive skin irritation occurs.
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.
Bioaches Patch is indicated for the temporary relief of minor aches and muscle pains associated with arthritis, simple backache, strains, muscle soreness and stiffness.
Bioaches Patch is an external analgesic/counterirritant.
Bioaches Patch contains capsaicin and menthol in a localized dermal delivery system. The capsaicin in Bioaches Patch is a synthetic equivalent of the naturally occurring compound found in chili peppers. Capsaicin is soluble in alcohol, acetone, and ethyl acetate and very slightly soluble in water. The menthol is slightly soluble in water.
Bioaches Patch is a single-use patch stored in a foil pouch. Each Bioaches Patch is 7.6 cm x 12.7 cm (97 cm²) and consists of a polyester backing film coated with a drug-containing silicone adhesive mixture, and covered with a removable polyester release liner.
The empirical formula for capsaicin is C H NO , with a molecular weight of 305.42. The chemical compound capsaicin [(E)-8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide] is an activating ligand for transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 receptor (TRPV1) and it has the following structure:
The empirical formula for menthol is C H O, with a molecular weight of 156.27. The chemical compound menthol [(1R,2S,5R)-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol ] is an activating ligand for transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily M member 8 (TRPM8). It has the following structure:
Each Bioaches Patch contains 0.0375% capsaicin (0.0375 grams of capsaicin per patch) and 5.00% menthol (5 grams of menthol per patch).