Kapsikam (ointment): instructions for use

Ointment "Capsicum" is a combined preparation that has analgesic and irritating effects. The main cause of application - joint and muscle pain. The composition of the medicinal product includes benzylnicotinate, nonivamide, turpentine gum, racemic camphor, dimethylsulfoxide, and also auxiliary substances. The drug is packed in aluminum tubes of 50 and 30 grams.

"Capsicum" (ointment): pharmacological action

The main active substances of the agent have a local irritating, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and vasodilating effect. Ointment "Capsicum" is quickly absorbed into the skin and after a few minutes starts to act, causing a feeling of warmth and burning. In addition, muscle tension decreases and pain syndrome disappears. When the medicine acts on the body, the body temperature rises slightly.

Ointment "Capsicum": testimonials and indications

Patients who often use this drug say that the effect of anesthesia comes in half an hour and lasts about 3-5 hours. As a result of irritation of small areas of the skin, blood rushes, which is the cause of improvement in a variety of injuries, bruises and rheumatic conditions. The medicine is prescribed for myalgia and arthralgia. Often it is used by athletes before training to warm up the muscles.

"Capsicum" (ointment): contraindications

The drug is prohibited for use in skin diseases, as well as with excessive sensitivity to active components. Do not apply the ointment during pregnancy, children and during breastfeeding.

Patients' feedback indicates that the medicine causes severe burning. Such manifestations can occur in people who have an increased sensitivity of the skin to the drug. Therefore, before applying, you must first apply a little remedy on the skin and look at the reaction.

Kapsikam (ointment): instructions for use

The remedy for arthralgia and myalgia is applied externally to the painful area of the skin (several grams) and rubbed. The procedure is performed no more than three times during the day, the duration of treatment is ten days. Athletes as a warming agent can apply several grams of the drug to the muscles and rub. After the completion of the training, "Capsicum" (ointment) should be washed off with warm water.

Overdose and side effects

In some cases, "Capsicum" (ointment) can cause allergy, which manifests itself in the form of swelling, urticaria, redness and itching. It is unacceptable to get the drug on mucous tissues and skin areas with open wounds. There is no information about overdose.

Some patients use ointment not for the intended purpose. So, the drug some are used as part of hot wraps to fight cellulite. In this case, to reduce burning, the ointment is mixed with baby cream. However, these procedures are performed at your own peril and risk, since the instructions do not say anything about the treatment of cellulite. Use of the drug for other purposes may cause severe allergies, fainting, heart complications, etc.