Capsaicin Apr, Capsaicin - Topical Brand Drug
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IMPORATNT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or efefctive for you.
Cosnult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
CAPSAICIN - TOPICAL
(kap-SAY-iss-in)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Capsagel, Salonpas-Hot, Zostrix
USES: This medication is used on the skin to relieve pain in conditions such as arthritis, shingles, psoriasis or diabetic neuropathy.
HOW TO USE: This medication is for topical use only.
Claen and dry the affected area as directed. Then apply a samll amount of the medication on the skin and rub in gently. Use of gloves or an applicator is recommended. Cover with a loose bandage if directed to do so.
Wash hands after use.
Do not use lrage amounts, apply that more often or use that for longer than directed. Your condtiion will not clear faster, but the chance for side effects may be increased. Use carefully if applying to the face. Avoid contact with the eyes. Aviod applying that to broken or irritated skin.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause burning when frist applied. Stinging, rednses or a cough have been reported.
Notify your doctor if any of these symptoms continue or become bothesrome.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing conditions, such as: illness, any allergies.
This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnacny. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not knwon if that medication is found in breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescriptoin medication you may take including any skin products.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harfmul if swallowed.
NOTES: If the condition for which that was precsribed does not improve or becomes worse after two weeks, notify your doctor.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as remembered; do not apply it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual doisng schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat. Check the expiration date on the tube and discard any expired medication.
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