{"id":6500,"date":"2021-01-09T09:26:53","date_gmt":"2021-01-09T09:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6500"},"modified":"2021-06-18T06:22:24","modified_gmt":"2021-06-18T06:22:24","slug":"capsina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/capsina\/","title":{"rendered":"Capsina &#8211; Capsaicin uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n0.075%&nbsp;cream&nbsp;<br>capsaicin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Capsina is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Capsina contains the active substance capsaicin which has an analgesic effect.&nbsp;Capsina is used in adults to treat pain that may occur after&nbsp;shingles.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capsaicin contained in Capsina may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Capsina<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Capsina<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to capsaicin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>on damaged or inflamed skin.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance causes irritation to the skin and eyes.&nbsp;Wash hands after ironing to avoid unnecessary irritation.&nbsp;The skin should be washed off before applying a new&nbsp;cream.&nbsp;Cream&nbsp;one should only be used on undamaged skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cream&nbsp;one should not be used near the eyes.&nbsp;If you get&nbsp;eye&nbsp;cream&nbsp;, rinse with water, and consult a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Capsina should not be used in children.&nbsp;There is no experience of use in children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Capsina<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Capsina in combination with other drugs has not been studied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Information is missing if the fetus is affected.&nbsp;It is not known if Capsina passes into breast milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capsina contains cetyl alcohol and benzyl alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cetyl alcohol may cause local skin reactions (eg contact dermatitis).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1g Capsina contains 10 mg of benzyl alcohol.&nbsp;Benzyl alcohol can cause allergic reactions and mild local irritation.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Capsina<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For adults, the&nbsp;cream is&nbsp;usually applied 3-4 times daily.&nbsp;The effect can sometimes only come after 1-2 weeks of regular use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common (affects more than 1 user in 100): The skin may react with a transient feeling of heat and heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rare (affects less than 1 user in 1,000): Reddening of the skin, rash at the site of use.&nbsp;Coughing, runny nose, and\/or difficulty breathing may occur, which may be due to&nbsp;dried skin&nbsp;cream&nbsp;and airborne capsaicin reaching the airways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Capsina<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is capsaicin.&nbsp;1 g of&nbsp;cream&nbsp;contains 0.75 mg of capsaicin.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are cetyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol (&nbsp;preservative&nbsp;), isopropyl myristate, white petrolatum, glyceryl stearate, polyethylene glycol 100 stearate, sorbitol, purified water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>White, soft&nbsp;cream.&nbsp;45 g (aluminum tube).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bioglan AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 50310<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>202 13 Malm\u00f6<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Capsina contains the active substance capsaicin which has an analgesic effect. 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