Capsaicin



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Capsaicin Information



Capsaicin Benefits & Uses

Capsaicin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Capsaicin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage


Capsaicin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Capsaicin is used -

Common

  • Itching or burning
  • Edema
  • Dry Skin
  • Skin redness

Capsaicin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Capsaicin safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Capsaicin safely.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Capsaicin safe during breastfeeding?


    Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Capsaicin. Immediately discontinue Capsaicin if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Capsaicin on the Kidneys?


    Capsaicin is not harmful for kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Capsaicin on the Liver?


    Capsaicin is completely safe for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Capsaicin on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Capsaicin for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Capsaicin with Other Drugs

Capsaicin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Mild



Capsaicin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Capsaicin unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Capsaicin

  • Is this Capsaicin habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Capsaicin has not been reported.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Capsaicin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Capsaicin only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Capsaicin for mental disorders.

    No

Capsaicin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Capsaicin


    Taking Capsaicin with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Capsaicin


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Capsaicin with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 274-276

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 888

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Qutenza™ (capsaicin)

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