Levatio Patch

Generic name:menthol, capsaicin
Dosage form: patch
Drug class:Topical rubefacient

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 21, 2022.

Disclaimer: This drug has not been found by FDA to be safe and effective, and this labeling has not been approved by FDA. Read further information about unapproved drugs.

Active Ingredient

Menthol 5.00 %

Capsaicin 0.03 %

Other Ingredients:

acrylic acid ,aluminum hydroxide . carmellose sodium 2-ethylexyl acrylate glycerin . isopropyl myristate .methyl acrylate

nonoxynol-30 .poluacrylate.polyacrylic acid .polysorbate 80 sorbitan sesquioleate strach .talc .tartaric acid

.titanium dioxide .water(254-114)

Purpose

External Analgesic

External Analgesic

Uses:

For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of the muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, strains,

bruises and sprains

Warnings:

• For external use only
• Avoid contact with eyes
• Do not apply to open wounds or damages skin
• If symptoms persist for more than seven days, discontinue use and consult physician
• Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, consult physician.
• Do not bandage tightly
• If pregnant or breast feeding, contact physician prior to use
  

Directions:

• Clean and dry affected area
• Remove patch from backing and apply to affected area. Apply directly to affected area.
• Use only on patch at a time, and a maximum of four patches per day.
• Leave patch of affected area for up to eight hours.
• Do not use patches for more than five consecutive days
• Children under 12 should consult a physician prior to use.
  

Store at room temperature. Avoid direct sunlight.

Leveatio - menthol and capsaicin patch

Levatio Patch

Description

Levatio Patch contains capsaicin and menthol in a

localized topical dermal delivery system. The

capsaicin in Levatio 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.

Levatio is a single-use patch stored in a foil pouch.

Each Levatio Patch is 8 cm x 12 cm and consists

of a polyester backing film coated with a

drug-containing silicone adhesive formulation,

and covered with a removable polyester release liner.

The empirical formula for capsaicin is C18H27NO31

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 vanolloid 1 receptor (TRPV1)

The empirical formula for menthol is C10H20)1 with a