The Brand Name CAPSAIN-P % Has Generic Salt :: Capsaicin 

CAPSAIN-P %  Is From Company Sun Priced :: Rs. 30.25

CAPSAIN-P % have Capsaicin is comes under Sub class Analgesics , Anti inflammatory Drugs of  Main Class Musculoskeletal Disorders , Pain

Main Medicine Class:: Musculoskeletal Disorders , Pain  Sub Medicine Class :: Analgesics , Anti inflammatory Drugs 

Indications for Drugs ::

Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Post-herpetic neuralgia, Anogenital pruritus, Sprains, Stiff neck, Low back pain, Trigeminal neuralgia, Spondylitis, Peripheral neuralgias:, Diabetic neuropathy, Post-surgical pains

Drug Dose ::

Persons 18 years of age and older apply a thin film of Capsaicin cream to affected area 3 to 4 times daily. A burning sensation may occur upon application, but generally disappears with regular use. Application schedules of 3 to 4 times a day for 2 weeks provides optimum pain relief.

Contraindication ::

Capsaicin cream is contraindicated for use on broken or irritated skin or known hypersensitivity to this medication.

Drug Precautions ::

Capsaicin cream should not be applied to broken or irritated skin. Applied area should not be tightly bandaged. Do not get on mucous membranes and into eyes or on contact lenses. If this occurs, rinse the affected area thoroughly with water. Do not apply the cream on the heat treated area as this may increase the burning sensation. In case of accidental ingestion, seek physician advice immediately.

Drug Side Effects ::

Capsaicin may cause transient burning on application. This burning is observed more frequently when the application schedules are more than 3-4 times daily. The burning can be enhanced if too much cream is used and if it is applied just before or after a bath or shower.

Pregnancy category ::

2

Drug Mode of Action ::  

Transient receptor potential vanilloid-1 (TRPV1) agonist; topical application causes initial TRPV1 stimulation that may cause pain, followed by pain relief by reduction in TRPV1-expressing nociceptive nerve endings

Drug Interactions ::

Capsaicin, including topical use, may cause or exacerbate coughing associated with ACE inhibitor treatment and vice versa. If a severe cough develops in patients taking an ACE inhibitor and using capsaicin, 1 or both drugs may need to be discontinued.