- #CAPSAICIN CREAM INGREDIENTS SKIN#
- #CAPSAICIN CREAM INGREDIENTS PATCH#
- #CAPSAICIN CREAM INGREDIENTS PROFESSIONAL#
#CAPSAICIN CREAM INGREDIENTS SKIN#
Apply the cream directly to the skin over the painful area.Other guidelines for application are below.
#CAPSAICIN CREAM INGREDIENTS PATCH#
First time capsaicin cream users-whether they are using homemade or over-the-counter products-may want to test capsaicin on a small patch of skin first. Do not use or store near fire or open flame.Capsaicin cream can be used up to 4 times a day. Icy Hot with Capsaicin liquid is flammable.
Store Icy Hot with Capsaicin at room temperature away from moisture and heat, in a place where children and pets cannot get to it. Pain relief should occur gradually as the substance P in your body is decreased in the nerve cells.Ĭall your doctor if your pain does not improve after using this medicine for 7 days, or if your symptoms get worse or get better and then come back in a few days. For best results, keep using the medicine as directed. It may take up to 2 weeks of using this medicine regularly before your symptoms improve. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse thoroughly with water.Īlso avoid getting this medicine on contact lenses, dentures, and other items that come into contact with sensitive areas of your body. Warm water or perspiration can increase the burning sensation caused by capsaicin.Īvoid getting Icy Hot with Capsaicin in your eyes or near your nose where you might inhale it. Also avoid swimming or vigorous exercise. You may cover the skin with clothing.Īvoid taking a bath or shower within 1 hour before or after you apply capsaicin to your skin. Get medical attention right away if you have severe burning, pain, swelling, or blistering.ĭo not cover treated skin with a bandage or heating pad, which can increase the burning sensation. If the burning sensation is painful or causes severe discomfort, wash the treated skin area with soap and cool water. This sensation is usually mild and should gradually lessen over time with continued regular use of the medicine. Even if the medicine gets on a surface other than your skin, you may feel burning when you later touch that surface. To prevent getting this medicine on your fingers, use a rubber glove, finger cot, cotton ball, or clean tissue to apply the medicine.Ĭapsaicin can cause a burning sensation wherever it is applied. If you have applied the medicine to your hands or fingers to treat pain in those areas, wait at least 30 minutes before washing your hands. Wash your hands with soap and water immediately after applying Icy Hot with Capsaicin or handling a topical skin patch. Make sure your skin is clean and dry before you apply Icy Hot with Capsaicin. If this medicine gets in your eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina, rinse with water. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.ĭo not use Icy Hot with Capsaicin on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin. Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine.
Topical medicine is for use only on the skin.Ĭapsaicin is available in different forms, such as a cream, lotion, liquid, and skin patch.
#CAPSAICIN CREAM INGREDIENTS PROFESSIONAL#
The Qutenza brand of capsaicin is applied only by a healthcare professional and is not available over the counter.ĭo not take by mouth. Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Icy Hot with Capsaicin may also be used for purposes not listed in Icy Hot with Capsaicin guide. Qutenza is used to treat nerve pain caused by herpes, and also to treat nerve pain in the feet ( peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes. Qutenza is a prescription-strength form of capsaicin topical that is applied by a healthcare professional. This medicine is also used to treat nerve pain ( neuralgia) in people who have had herpes zoster, or " shingles." Icy Hot with Capsaicin is used for temporary relief of muscle or joint pain caused by strains, sprains, arthritis, bruising, or backaches. With regular use of capsaicin, this heating effect reduces the amount of substance P, a chemical that acts as a pain messenger in the body. Capsaicin is used in medicated creams and lotions to relieve muscle or joint pain.Ĭapsaicin used on the body causes a sensation of heat that activates certain nerve cells. Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers that makes them hot.
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