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Side effect(s) of Capsaicin

Written by Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc  | Medically Checked by Dr. M. Janani Priya, Doctor of Pharmacy
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.

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.
More Info about Capsaicin

Trade Names for Capsaicin

India : 

Voveran Thermagel (1% w/w /0.025% w/w /5% w/w /5% w/w ) | ACE-Proxyvon Gel (1.5% w/w /3% w/w /5% w/w /3.1% w/w /10% w/w /0.1% w/w ) | Capsain P | Nimulid Nugel | Acent Gel (1.5%w/w /10%w/w /3%w/w /0.01% w/w /5% w/w) | Arflur-D Gel (30 gm) | Ecurest | Dofec Plus Gel | Tantum C | Bestnac Gel (1% w/w /3% w/w / 5% w/w /10% w/w /0.025% w/w / 1% w/w) | Arflur-D Gel (15 gm) | Divexx Gel (1% w/w /10% w/w /0.02% w/w / 5% w/w) | Dolowin Gel (1.5% w/w /3% w/w /10%w/w /5% w/w /0.01%w/w) | Capsiron Gel | Dolostat Plus (1.16% w/w /3% w/w /10% w/w /5% w/w /0.025%w/w) | Nise Gel (10mg/100mg/50mg/0.25mg) | Arflur Gel (1.5%/3%/10%/0.01%+5%+1%) | Myolaxin -D (15 gm) | Nusaid Gel (1.5% w/w /3%w/w /10%w/w /0.01% w/w / 5% w/w) | Divexx -Gel
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International : 

Qutenza
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Arflur-D Gel (30 gm)

FDC Limited (Select)
Myolaxin (30 gm)

Geno Pharmaceuticals Ltd
ACE-Proxyvon Gel (1.5% w/w /3% w/w /5% w/w /3.1% w/w /10% w/w /0.1% w/w )

Wockhardt Limited (Merind)
Bestnac Gel (1% w/w /3% w/w / 5% w/w /10% w/w /0.025% w/w / 1% w/w)

Lupin Laboratories Ltd.
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FDC Limited (Select)
Capsiron Gel

Ancalima Lifescience Ltd.
Axane Crm

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Novartis Pharma
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Ranbaxy Laboratories (Sun Pharma)
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