Qutenza (capsaicin) 8% patch contains Capsaicin in a localized dermal delivery system. The Capsaicin in Capsaicin is a synthetic equivalent of the naturally occurring compound found in chili peppers. Capsaicin is soluble in alcohol, acetone, and ethyl acetate and very slightly soluble in water. Capsaicin is a single-use patch stored in a foil pouch. Each Capsaicin patch is 14 cm x 20 cm (280 cm2) and consists of a polyester backing film coated with a drug-containing silicone adhesive mixture, and covered with a removable polyester release liner. The backing film is imprinted with "capsaicin 8%". Each Capsaicin patch contains a total of 179 mg of Capsaicin (8% in adhesive, 80 mg per gram of adhesive) or 640 micrograms (mcg) of Capsaicin per square cm of patch. Capsaicin is indicated for the management of neuropathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia.
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Can Capsaicin be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Can Capsaicin be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Capsaicin be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Capsaicin, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Capsaicin. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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How often should I take Capsaicin? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Capsaicin should take 4 times in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
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4 times in a day
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50.0%
Twice in a day
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50.0%
Two patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Capsaicin May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
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51-100mg
2
100.0%
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