Compositions and kits for the removal of irritating compounds from bodily surfaces

摘要

The invention provides compositions, methods and kits for the removal of harmful or irritating substances from bodily surfaces. Kits may include a composition containing capsaicin and a capsaicin-cleansing composition, e.g., a composition in which capsaicin is soluble.

主权项

1. A method for treating pain in an individual, comprising:
a) applying to an area of the body affected by pain a first composition comprising capsaicin or a capsaicin analog in a total concentration from greater than 5% to 10% by weight of the first composition, wherein the first composition is a lotion or an emulsion; and b) cleansing the area to which the first composition has been applied by
i) applying to the area a second, surfactant-free gel composition comprising 80 to 99 percent w/w polyethylene glycol; andii) wiping the second, surfactant-free gel composition from the area after the second, surfactant-free composition has been on the area for a time period sufficient to solubilize at least 10% w/w of the capsaicin or the capsaicin analog.