Use of the drug Capsicam
For muscle or joint pain, 1-3 g of ointment is applied to the painful area using an applicator 2-3 times a day, depending on the intensity of the pain, and a bandage is applied to increase the thermal effect. Approximately 50–100 g of ointment is consumed per course of treatment. After each procedure, you should wash your hands with lukewarm water and soap. When using Capsicam ointment as a warming agent for athletes, 2-3 g of ointment is applied to the skin and rubbed in with massaging movements until slight hyperemia appears. After training, wash off the ointment from the skin with cool water.
Additional Information
Capsicum is not recommended for use simultaneously with anti-inflammatory non-steroidal and antibacterial agents. The drug can only be applied to the skin without damage. During use, avoid contact with eyes; after the procedure, wash your hands thoroughly. Before first use, perform a sensitivity test. When applying the ointment to warm up the muscles before training, the remaining product must be removed from the surface of the skin.
Athletes are not recommended to abuse the ointment; they must use it as prescribed by a sports doctor. Before use, it is not recommended to visit the sauna or take a hot bath, so as not to increase the effect of the active substances or cause a burn.
Shelf life is 2 years from the date of release, which is indicated on the ointment tubes. Store at temperatures up to 25°C, do not store in the refrigerator. The product should be kept away from children. You can buy the drug at a pharmacy without a doctor's prescription.
The average cost of Kapsicam ointment is 230 rubles.
Features of using the drug
The properly selected composition of Capsicam provides relief from joint and muscle pain and perfectly warms up the muscles before training. Irritation of sensitive nerve endings increases blood flow in the affected area. These effects are due to the active substances contained in the medicine.
To enhance the effect and increase the rate of penetration of the medication, after applying the ointment, apply a bandage to the dermis. While using the ointment, it is advisable to refrain from drinking alcohol-containing drinks. With long-term use, blood glucose control is necessary. Such actions are due to the fact that Capsicam contains dimethyl sulfoxide, which can enhance the effect of insulin and ethanol.
Contraindications and precautions
The use of the drug "Capsicam" is prohibited for:
- pathological conditions, as a result of which the integrity of the skin is compromised;
- hypersensitivity to its constituent ingredients;
- pregnancy;
- natural feeding;
- childhood.
The ointment should not be applied to mucous membranes and wound surfaces. To prevent adverse events, before using it, it is recommended to conduct a test to determine sensitivity to the product. For this:
- Apply a small amount of ointment to the dermis.
- A day later, they carefully inspect this place.
- If there is severe redness, itching, burning or swelling, then Capsicam should not be used.
The use of ointment is allowed in the absence of unwanted reactions.
Side effects
Applying Capsicam to the skin may be accompanied by unpleasant side effects, mainly allergic reactions:
- Itching.
- Edema.
- Hives.
- Irritation.
- Redness on the skin.
- Burning.
The content of alcohol and bronopol in the composition of the drug can cause contact dermatitis.
If you observe such a reaction, you must urgently interrupt ointment therapy and consult a specialist. After 8-12 hours from the end of using the medicine, the unpleasant symptoms go away.
Patient reviews on use
- Elena is 55 years old. The joints and lower back have been bothering me a lot for a long time. I tried many different ointments and lotions. It is Capsicam that best relieves pain. Heats up very well! I try to take it with me if I’m leaving home for a long time, so that I can use it right away if pain starts.
- Anastasia is 34 years old. I struggled with cellulite for a very long time and unsuccessfully. I tried expensive wraps and massages. A friend told me how to use Capsicam warming ointment for this. I did several wraps and, to my surprise, noticed improvements. The main thing is to add baby cream to the ointment, otherwise it will burn very badly. I am pleased.
- Vadim is 41 years old. I am an athlete and often take part in sports competitions. In order to quickly prepare the muscles, I rub them with Capsicam. During the entire time I used this product, I did not get a single sprain. The ointment also helps if the training was too intense. In this case, I apply the ointment and leave it on all night.
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Features of storage of the product
Like any other pharmaceutical drug, Capsicam needs to create certain conditions for storage. To ensure that the product does not lose its medicinal qualities, you must adhere to the following rules specified in the annotation:
- It is forbidden to freeze the ointment or store it in the refrigerator;
- The drug is stored indoors, in a place protected from light at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees;
- It is prohibited to use Capsicam after the expiration date or if storage conditions are violated.
The shelf life of the medicine specified by the manufacturer is 2 years.
Indications for use
The drug contains 5 components that determine its properties and scope of use.
Turpentine is a natural product of distillation of pine needles using steam. The second name of the substance is turpentine oil. Widely used as a warming, disinfectant, anti-putrefactive and antiseptic agent in ointments and for baths.
Dimethyl sulfoxide is a chemical compound that has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. In Capsicam, it acts as a transdermal carrier of the remaining components, delivering the drug components to the lower layers of the dermis.
Camphor, when used externally, irritates the skin, increases blood flow and metabolic processes. Has an analgesic and softening effect.
Nonivamide is one of the most pungent substances, ranking fifth. It is quickly absorbed and strongly heats up when used topically, and has a distracting effect.
Benzyl nicotinate is an ester of nicotinic acid and dilates blood vessels, providing additional blood flow.
All components in the compound irritate the nerve receptors of the skin, warm it up, and when used, a local increase in temperature by 1-2° is observed. Due to this, an acceleration of blood flow is achieved, which leads to the rapid relief of inflammatory processes. The conduction of pain impulses by the spinal cord also decreases, thereby reducing pain.
Analogs
You can replace the ointment with the following medications:
- Finalgon. The external remedy has a pronounced vasodilating effect, is also warming and is used for the treatment of diseases of muscles and joints, as a distracting medicine.
- Apizartron. Contains bee venom and mustard seed extract. Produced in Germany. Due to the content of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory component, it treats joints well.
- Turpentine ointment. In addition to warming, it has an antiseptic effect, as well as an expectorant.
- Capsicum red pepper tincture. It is a liquid with a pronounced warming effect. It relieves joint and neuralgic pain well and stimulates hair growth.
None of the products contain the full set of Capsicam components, but they have the same scope of application and similar effects.
Other analogues of Capsicam:
- Camphor oil;
- Finalgel;
- Butadion;
- Revmalgon 911;
- Flamidez;
- Viprosal;
- Golden Star.
Many external agents have a warming effect; among them, you can choose inexpensive, domestically produced drugs.
What does the medicine consist of?
Capsicam ointment is a white or slightly yellowish substance with a strong odor. The medicine is dominated by camphor and turpentine.
Capsicam is a complex product that is intended for external use only:
- The main substance is dimethyl sulfoxide, which is successfully used in many medications. This chemical compound helps deliver other medicinal components to the site of pain.
- The natural substances included in the drug include racemic camphor and turpentine oil.
- Benzyl nicotine is used to increase blood flow in the affected area.
- Vanillylnonamide is a constant component in this drug group.
Due to the fact that Capsicam ointment is a multicomponent drug, it is a good idea to make sure that the patient is not allergic to all the substances contained in the product. To do this, just do a simple test for an allergic reaction. Apply a small amount of the drug to the skin of the hand and if no reaction is observed after a day, you can safely use Capsicam ointment for treatment.
Composition and release form
The ointment is a multicomponent preparation containing several active ingredients. 1 g of the drug includes:
- turpentine – 30 mg;
- racemic camphor – 30 mg;
- dimethyl sulfoxide – 50 mg;
- benzyl nicotinate – 20 mg;
- nonivamide – 2 mg.
The binders in Capsicam ointment include: cetylstearyl alcohol, sodium cetylstearyl sulfate, polysorbate 80, bronopol and water.
The medicine has a uniform consistency, white or very light color. Available in two volumes - 30 and 50 g. Aluminum tubes are packaged in boxes with instructions.
It has a pronounced smell of turpentine and camphor.
For anti-cellulite wraps
Important: it should be noted that the official instructions do not indicate the use of Capsicam for cellulite. Application methods and doses were developed by cosmetologists, not pharmaceutical companies.
For wraps, Capsicum is combined with oils and creams to reduce concentration and reduce burning.
Vegetable oils (olive, sesame, avocado or other) are combined with Capsicam in a 5/1 ratio.
Another way to use is 40 g of baby cream, Capsicum – 1 cm, caffeine 2-4 ml, lemon oil, grapefruit – 5-6 drops. Mix well.
The skin in the area where the composition is applied is pre-scrubbed. The mixture is applied for 30-40 minutes and covered with film and a warm blanket. The procedure is performed after 2-3 days, the course is 10 sessions.
Medicines with similar effects
The drug Kapsicam has no complete analogues. One way or another, all other medications that are similar in composition or effect on the body have significant differences from this ointment.
The most effective drugs with similar effects to Capsicum include:
- Finalgel.
- Finalgon.
It is worth noting that these products have a completely different formulation and are not a complete replacement for the original.
Can there be an overdose?
When applying ointment to the skin in excess, the following symptoms may appear:
- redness of the skin;
- slight itching or burning.
In these cases, the ointment is washed off with plenty of water and if the symptoms do not go away, you should consult a specialist.
If the patient accidentally swallows any amount of Capsicum ointment, he should immediately seek medical help. In this case, it is advisable to show the packaging of the medicine to the doctor.
How to wash off Capsicam ointment
If allergic reactions or severe burning occur, the ointment must be quickly removed from the skin. To do this you need:
- Use a cotton pad soaked in vegetable oil or baby cream to wipe the skin well, changing the cotton pad several times.
- Rinse the body with running cool water for 10-15 minutes. Do not use hot or very cold water.
- Lubricate the skin with nourishing cream. If the burning sensation persists and there are signs of a burn (redness), use any anti-burn agent (Bepanten, Panthenol).
- In case of contact with mucous membranes, including eyes, also wipe with a swab with vegetable oil and rinse with water. You need to see a doctor.
In most cases, there are no serious burns. Mild redness goes away within 1-3 days. If strong reactions occur with each use, you should replace the medicine with an analogue on the advice of a doctor.
Capsicam has many positive reviews and, when used correctly, does not cause any negative reactions. It can be kept in your home medicine cabinet to relieve joint pain and muscle pain. Over-the-counter availability makes the medicine available for home treatment without visiting a doctor.
