Kapsikam ointment for pain relief, 50 g

Kapsikam ointment for pain relief, 50 g

Capsicum oil

Dimethyl Sulfoxide, Racemic Camphor, Essential Oil of Turpentine, Benzyl Nicotinate, Nonivamide

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.

Do not throw this leaflet away as you may need to read it again.
If you want to know more or consult, ask your pharmacist.
If you experience side effects (even if they are not listed in this leaflet), contact your doctor or pharmacist. See Chapter 4.
If your condition has not improved or even worsened within 5 days, consult a doctor.
WHAT IS THIS LEAFLET ABOUT?
What Kapsikam is and what it is used for
What you need to know before taking Kapsikam
How to use Kapsikam
Possible side effects
How to store Capsicum
Package contents and other information
What Kapsikam is and what it is used for
Kapsikam ointment is used for local muscle and joint pain relief.

What you need to know before taking Kapsikam
Kapsikam should not be used:

- if you are allergic to dimethyl sulfoxide, racemic camphor, turpentine essential oil, benzyl nicotinate, nonivamide or any of the excipients of this medicine (they are listed in section 6);

- if you have skin ulcers, wounds and suffer from diseases with a damaged skin surface.

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Kapsikam.

It is not recommended to use hot procedures (sauna, bath, etc.) before or immediately after using Kapsikam, as this causes the skin pores to open and may cause a burning sensation on the skin.

Kapsikam ointment should not be applied to damaged skin, open wounds, or areas affected by eczema. In order to avoid severe irritation, it is necessary to try not to get the ointment in the eyes or on the mucous membranes.

To avoid unwanted effects, it is advisable to apply a little ointment to the skin before use to determine its sensitivity to the drug.

Kapsikam ointment should be used with caution by elderly patients and patients with impaired liver or kidney function.

For children and teenagers

Kapsikam ointment is not recommended for use in children and adolescents, as there are insufficient data on safety and effectiveness in this group of people.

Other drugs and Kapsikam

No interaction studies have been conducted.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, or if you are not sure.

Dimethyl sulfoxide stimulates the penetration of other active substances through the skin. In order to avoid the side effects of these substances, other drugs should not be applied to skin areas treated with Kapsikam.

Pregnancy, lactation and fertility

If you are pregnant, breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

There are no necessary data on the use of the drug during pregnancy, therefore Kapsikam ointment should not be used by pregnant and lactating women.

Driving and machine control

Kapsikam does not affect the ability to drive and use machines.