Capsaicin
Information about Capsaicin
Capsaicin uses
Capsaicin is used in the treatment of pain relief.
How capsaicin works
Capsaicin is a pain reliever. Capsaicin works by desensitizing the nerve endings which reduces pain. Rubefacient increases the blood flow of the affected area to give a warm and soothing feeling.
Common side effects of capsaicin
Breathlessness, Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness), Skin irritation, Transient burning, Headache, Aggravated osteoarthritis, Sneezing, Eye irritation, Skin exfoliation, Body odor, Nasal irritation, Throat irritation, Wheezing, Aggravation of asthma, Application site pain