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Capsicum



Capsicum is an herbal medicine used on the skin to treat pain from arthritis and muscle aches, and help healing. Capsicum is also used as a gargle for sore throats and taken by mouth for stomach and gas pain. Other names for Capsicum include: Cayenne, Capsaicin, Chili Pepper, Paprika, Red Pepper, and Tabasco Pepper. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need more information about this medicine or if any information in this leaflet concerns you.


 
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Capsicum

Uses
Capsicum is an herbal medicine used on the skin to treat pain from arthritis and muscle aches, and help healing. Capsicum is also used as a gargle for sore throats and taken by mouth for stomach and gas pain. Other names for Capsicum include: Cayenne, Capsaicin, Chili Pepper, Paprika, Red Pepper, and Tabasco Pepper. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need more information about this medicine or if any information in this leaflet concerns you.

Storage
  • Keep all medicine locked up and away from children.
  • Store medicine away from heat and direct light.
  • Do not store your medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places.
  • Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down and not work the way it should work.
  • Throw away medicine that is out of date or that you do not need.
  • Never share your medicine with others.


How To Use
  • Talk with your caregiver about how much Capsicum you should take.
  • The amount depends on the strength of the medicine and the reason you are taking Capsicum.
  • If you are using this medicine without instructions from your caregiver, follow the directions on the medicine bottle.
  • Do not take more medicine or take it more often than the directions tell you to.

Side Effects
  • Stop taking your medicine right away and talk to your doctor if you have any of the following side effects.
  • Your medicine may be causing these symptoms which may mean you are allergic to it. Breathing problems or tightness in your throat or chest . Chest pain . Skin hives, rash, or itchy or swollen skin.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor if you ... are taking medicine or are allergic to any medicine (prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) or dietary supplement) . are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine . are breastfeeding . have stomach ulcers or upset, irritable bowel problems, or kidney disease . have any other health problems, such as high blood pressure or heart or blood vessel disease.


Drug Interactions
  • Before taking Capsicum, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding . Eating too much Capsicum could cause kidney and liver damage . Eating too much Capsicum could cause stomach pain . Do not apply Capsicum cream to injured skin or open wounds . Do not use if you have had stomach ulcers or upset, irritable bowel problems, or kidney disease . Wash hands after applying Capsicum ointment and avoid touching your eyes.

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