Capsicum tincture
Capsicum tincture: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Special instructions
- 8. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 9. Use in childhood
- 10. Drug interactions
- 11. Analogs
- 12. Terms and conditions of storage
- 13. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 14. Reviews
- 15. Price rack in pharmacies
Latin name: Capsici annui tinctura
ATX code: M02AB
Active ingredient: capsaicin (capsaicinum)
Producer: GIPPOKRAT (Russia), BEGRIF LLC (Russia), Tverskaya Pharmaceutical Factory (Russia), Yaroslavl Pharmaceutical Factory CJSC (Russia), Research Institute of Medicine and Standardization LLC (Russia), etc.
Description and photo updated: 20.11.2018
Prices in pharmacies: from 11 rubles.
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Capsicum tincture is a herbal medicinal product for external use, which has a local irritating and analgesic effect.
Release form and composition
The dosage form of the drug is tincture: a transparent solution of reddish-yellow color with a characteristic smell of ethanol (25, 50 or 100 ml each in vials or dropper bottles, in cardboard boxes or without).
Composition for 1000 ml of tincture:
- active substance: capsaicin, contained in 100 g of crushed paprika;
- auxiliary component: 90% ethyl alcohol - in sufficient quantity to obtain 1000 ml of the product.
The release form and composition may vary slightly depending on the pharmaceutical company producing the tincture.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
The active ingredient of Capsicum tincture is the alkaloid capsaicin contained in the fruits of the capsicum, which determines the pharmacological properties of the drug. The tincture has a local irritating, distracting and warming effect, causing an increase in the capillary blood flow of the surface layers of the skin, as well as affecting the painful processes of deeper localization in the tissues.
Indications for use
Capsicum tincture is recommended for radiculitis, neuralgia, myositis, lumbar ischialgia, lumbago, as a warming, local irritating and distracting drug.
In addition, the tincture is actively used in cosmetology to improve hair growth, eliminate dandruff, and stimulate the activity of hair follicles.
Contraindications
- children under 12 years old;
- violation of the integrity of the skin and dermatological diseases at the sites of application;
- individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Instructions for the use of Capsicum tincture: method and dosage
The tincture is applied externally in a small amount and rubbed into the skin directly in the painful area or above it.
Recommended frequency of use: 1-2 times a day.
Side effects
In some cases, after using the tincture, hypersensitivity reactions and a strong burning sensation at the site of application of the drug are possible.
special instructions
Do not allow the tincture to get into the eyes, apply liquid to mucous membranes, damaged / inflamed skin areas and open wounds.
After the procedure of rubbing in the tincture, it is required to very carefully wash your hands with warm water and soap.
If the drug gets into the mouth or nose, they should be rinsed with water as soon as possible and thoroughly.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
According to the instructions, Capsicum tincture is allowed to be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women in the case when the expected benefit to the mother significantly outweighs the potential risks to the fetus / child.
Before use, it is imperative to consult with a doctor leading a pregnancy.
Pediatric use
In pediatric practice, it is contraindicated to use the drug for the treatment of children under 12 years of age.
Drug interactions
There is no data.
Analogs
Mataren Plus, Perkamph, Espol and others are analogs of Capsicum tincture.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store in a place protected from light, storage temperature 15 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.
Shelf life is 4 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews of Capsicum tincture
Judging by the reviews, peppercorn tincture is often used to strengthen, grow and strengthen hair. It is noted that, despite the low cost, the product is very effective, and also natural. Users warn against careless handling of the drug, since, using it in high doses or more often than recommended, it can dry out the scalp.
There are also positive reviews about the active use of the tincture for colds, radiculitis, muscle pain, in which it helps well. It is recommended to endure a strong burning sensation at the time of application, since it is in it that the effect lies, especially since it does not last very long.
Price for Capsicum tincture in pharmacies
Approximate price of Capsicum tincture for a bottle of 25 ml ~ 20 rubles.
Capsicum tincture: prices in online pharmacies
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Capsicum tincture 25 ml 1 pc. RUB 11 Buy |
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Capsicum tincture 25 ml 1 pc. 12 RUB Buy |
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Capsicum tincture 25 ml 1 pc. RUB 13 Buy |
Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
