Capzasin Quick Relief (Capsaicin and Menthol) 0.00025 g / 0.1 g

GELTOPICALChattem, Inc.NDC: 41167-7516Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredients

CAPSAICIN — 0.00025 g

MENTHOL — 0.1 g

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 3 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Methylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

Propylene Glycol

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

Propylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

Allantoin

Skin Protectant

Carbomer Copolymer Type A (allyl Pentaerythritol Crosslinked)?

Thickener/Gelling Agent

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Steareth-2

Steareth-21

Trolamine

Emulsifier/pH Adjuster

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Methylparaben	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Parabens	A preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Propylene Glycol	Solvent/Humectant	⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol	An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Propylparaben	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Parabens	A paraben preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in paraben-sensitive individuals.
Allantoin	Skin Protectant	No	A compound that promotes wound healing and cell regeneration. Used as a skin protectant and soothing agent in topical formulations.
Carbomer Copolymer Type A (allyl Pentaerythritol Crosslinked)?	Thickener/Gelling Agent	No	A crosslinked acrylic acid copolymer used to create clear gels and thicken topical formulations.
Glycerin	Humectant/Solvent	No	A sugar alcohol that attracts moisture. Used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in many oral and topical medications. Generally well tolerated.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Phenoxyethanol	Preservative	No	A synthetic preservative used to prevent microbial growth in topical and some oral formulations. Can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Steareth-2	—	No	—
Steareth-21	—	No	—
Trolamine	Emulsifier/pH Adjuster	No	Triethanolamine. Used as an emulsifier and pH adjuster in topical creams and lotions.

Exclusion Groups

This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.

🔴Alpha-Gal Syndrome 🍬Polyols (GI)🌱Not Vegan ☪️Halal Concern ✡️Kosher Concern 🥦Not Vegetarian

Dietary & Safety Information

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk

1 ingredient may contain mammalian-derived components:

Glycerin(Possible — Glycerin can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)

AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?

Methylparaben

Preservative

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Propylparaben

Preservative

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Allantoin

Skin Protectant

Carbomer Copolymer Type A (allyl Pentaerythritol Crosslinked)?

Thickener/Gelling Agent

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Steareth-2

—

Steareth-21

—

Trolamine

Emulsifier/pH Adjuster