Review the side-effects of Capsaicin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System - Headache, burning sensation, nerve disease, dizziness, abnormal taste, increased or decreased sensitivity.
Respiratory - Cough and throat irritation.
Skin - Abnormal skin odor.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System - Headache, burning sensation, nerve disease, dizziness, abnormal taste, increased or decreased sensitivity.
Respiratory - Cough and throat irritation.
Skin - Abnormal skin odor.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Capsaicin
Capsaicin(Qutenza) generic is synthetic capsaicinoid equivalent to chili peppers, prescribed for neuropathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia.Brand Names or Trade Names of Capsaicin
India :
Tantum C |
Axane Crm |
Divexx -Gel |
Arflur-D Gel (15 gm) |
Ara Gel |
Arflur-D Gel (30 gm) |
Capsiron Gel |
Ecurest |
Myolaxin |
Myolaxin (15 gm) |
Myolaxin (30 gm) |
Butapar Gel |
Nimulid Nugel |
Nelsid Gel |
Myolaxin -D |
Myolaxin -D (15 gm) |
Myolaxin -D (35 ml) |
Dofec Plus Gel |
Robini Gel |
Acent Gel (1.5%w/w /10%w/w /3%w/w /0.01% w/w /5% w/w)
International :
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