Pepper plaster
Pepper plaster: 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. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Use in childhood
- 11. Drug interactions
- 12. Analogs
- 13. Terms and conditions of storage
- 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 15. Reviews
- 16. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Plaster capsii
ATX code: M02AB
Active ingredient: belladonna leaves extract + paprika extract (Belladonna folium extract + Capsicum Anuum fructuum extract)
Producer: JSC "Novosibkhimfarm" (Russia)
Description and photo update: 2019-18-11
Prices in pharmacies: from 9 rubles.
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Pepper patch is a local irritating preparation of natural origin. It has an analgesic and distracting effect.
Release form and composition
The drug is produced in the form of a plaster, which is a strip of tissue with or without perforation, with a uniformly distributed layer of plaster mass, which has a peculiar smell and color from yellow-brown to brown. As a fabric, madapolam, a cloth made of viscose yarn, calico, calico or other imported fabric that has passed registration in the territory of the Russian Federation can be used. A strip of fabric is covered from above with a protective layer of film or paper (sometimes two strips of fabric are applied to one protective layer).
The plaster should not have foreign inclusions, lumps of mass, places not covered with a plaster mass, as well as folds of tissue.
The patch is available in the following sizes: 4 × 10 cm, 6 × 10 cm, 10 × 18 cm and 12 × 18 cm. Packaged in contoured non-cell packs of 1, 2 or 4 pcs. In a cardboard box 10 or 20 contoured non-cell packs. Cardboard packs and contoured cell-free packages are placed in cardboard boxes along with medical instructions for using the Pepper patch for pain.
Composition for one patch (pepper mass 1 and pepper mass 2):
- active ingredients: thick extract of belladonna (belladonna) - 600 mg, thick extract of capsicum (in terms of dry weight) - 8 g;
- auxiliary components: pepper mass 1 - synthetic rubber SKS-30 ARKPN, natural rubber Smoked-sheet, pine rosin, Agidol-1 (antioxidant additive 4-methyl-2,6-di-tertiary butylphenol), medical vaseline oil, anhydrous lanolin, zinc oxide; pepper mass 2 - all the ingredients listed above, as well as eucalyptus oil and dimexide.
The composition of pepper mass 1 and pepper mass 2 instead of synthetic rubber SKS-30 ARKPN may include natural rubber Smoked-sheet.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Capsicum fruit extract improves blood circulation, relieves pain (distracting effect), and also has a local vasodilator effect.
The drug improves tissue trophism and irritates skin receptors. The perforated holes allow the skin to breathe, which improves the tolerance of the patch.
Pharmacokinetics
Information on the pharmacokinetics of the drug is not provided.
Indications for use
Pepper plaster is recommended to be used as a pain reliever for the following diseases: neuralgia, sciatica, lumbago, myositis, arthralgia and colds.
Contraindications
The plaster is not used in case of violation of the integrity of the skin in the places of intended attachment, as well as in patients with individual intolerance to individual components.
Pepper plaster, instructions for use: method and dosage
The pepper patch is for external use. Before applying it, you must degrease the skin with ether or alcohol and wipe the treated area dry. Then you should remove the protective film from the patch, which protects the adhesive layer, stick it on the skin, lightly press and smooth it.
In the absence of severe irritation, the patch is left on the skin for up to two days. If an intense burning sensation is felt, the plaster is removed, and the skin in this place is smeared with cream.
Traces of a sticky mass may remain on the skin, which can be easily removed with lotion or soapy water.
Side effects
The pepper patch can cause a burning sensation in the adhered area and may cause allergic reactions.
Overdose
Overdose of the drug has not been registered.
special instructions
No data available.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
Pepper patch for pain can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Pediatric use
In pediatric practice, the Pepper Plaster is used to treat children and adolescents over 12 years old. In children under 12 years of age, the patch is used only after consulting a doctor.
Drug interactions
Not described.
Analogs
The analogues of the Pepper Plaster are the Pepper Plaster Doctor Pepper, Pepper Adhesive Plaster, Pepper Plaster Skinguard, Mustard Plaster, Mustard Plaster-packet, Ant spirit, Doctor MOM Phyto, Pepper pod tincture, Salvisar, Viprosal V, etc.
Terms and conditions of storage
Keep out of the reach of children. Store in a place protected from moisture and light at a temperature of + 5 … + 25 ° С.
The shelf life is 2 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews of Pepper Plaster
In general, reviews of the Pepper Patch are positive. It relieves pain in muscles and joints well, relaxes and relieves the general condition. Also effective for colds and coughs. The patch is easy to use, holds well, has a warming effect. The drug is inexpensive and affordable.
Of the shortcomings, users most often note allergic reactions (including itching), pain when removing the patch, and the likelihood of glue residues on the skin. Some patients do not like the smell of the plaster.
Price for Pepper Plaster in pharmacies
The price of the Pepper Patch depends on the size and number of patches in the package:
- medical plaster 6 × 10 cm, 1 pc. in the package - 18–20 rubles;
- medical plaster 6 × 10 cm perforated, 10 pcs. in the package - 115–120 rubles;
- medical plaster 10 × 18 cm, 1 pc. in the package - 30–40 rubles;
- medical plaster 10 × 18 cm perforated, 1 pc. in the package - 30-50 rubles;
- medical plaster 10 × 18 cm, 6 pcs. in the package - 140–150 rubles.
Pepper plaster: prices in online pharmacies
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Drug name Price Pharmacy |
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Pepper plaster Doctor Pepper 6x10cm medical plaster perforated 1 pc. RUB 9 Buy |
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Pepper plaster Doctor Pepper 10x18cm medical plaster 1 pc. RUB 20 Buy |
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Pepper plaster 6x10 medical plaster 1 pc. RUB 20 Buy |
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Pepper plaster 10x18 medical plaster 1 pc. RUB 24 Buy |
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Pepper plaster Doctor Pepper 10x18cm medical plaster perforated 1 pc. RUB 27 Buy |
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Pepper plaster 10x18 medical plaster perforated 1 pc. RUB 31 Buy |
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Pepper plaster 10x18 medical plaster perforated 6 pcs. RUB 100 Buy |
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Pepper plaster Doctor Pepper 10x18cm medical plaster, perforated 2 pcs without perforation 2 pcs 4 pcs. RUB 104 Buy |
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Pepper plaster 6x10 medical plaster perforated 10 pcs. 115 RUB Buy |
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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!
