Capsiderm

Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)

CAPSIDERM
 •    Ingredients and active components
Capesiderm Ointment has been formulated and prepared, in accordance with scientific and standard methods, from the essential oil of Rosemary with the scientific name Rosmarinus officinalis L. and the extract of hot chili pepper with the scientific name Capsicum annuum L.. Rosemary is one of the oldest known medicinal plants which has been used to treat various conditions for centuries. In textual sources of traditional medicine texts, hot chili pepper ointments have been prescribed to relieve joint and muscle pain. The combination of hot pepper and rosemary has given this product a better therapeutic effect.
Each 100 g ointment contains Rosemary essential oil equivalent to 3.2 g of cineol and 1.2 g of standardized extract of pepper equivalent to 0.126 g of capsaicin.
Rosemary essential oil contains: 1,8-cineol, borneol, alpha-pinene, camphor and alpha-terpineol
Chili pepper extract contains: capsaicin, 6,7-dihydrocapsaicin, nordihydrocapsaicin
 

•    What CAPSIDERM is used for 

• Alleviation of muscle, joint and rheumatic pain
• Tendon elongation
• Pain and cramp in the muscles of the shoulders, arms, spine and leg

 
•    How CAPSIDERM works 
Muscle cramps are one of the most common conditions which are caused by a variety of factors including lack of oxygen supply to muscle tissue, imbalance in body electrolytes and bad body posture over a long period. Over the years, the two plants rosemary and chili pepper have been used to treat this condition. Rosemary increases local blood circulation and the local heat thus generated alleviates pain and inflammation. The spasmolytic effects of the essential oil of this plant, due to acetyl choline inhibition, is attributed to borneol (one of the most important constituents in rosemary oil). By inhibiting nerve receptors, the capsaicin present in chili pepper limits or inhibits the passage of pain signals from peripheral nerves to higher centers. This results in a better efficacy in relieving pain and inflammation.
 

•    Before you use CAPSIDERM
‎When NOT to take it 

• The use of this product is not recommended in children under the age of 6.
• Individuals who are allergic to rosemary and chili pepper should avoid using this product.

Use during Pregnancy and Lactation
The use of this product is NOT recommended during pregnancy and lactation.
 

•    Taking CAPSIDERM
‎How and when to ‎use it 
The amount of each medicinal product is to be prescribed by your physician. However, the usual dose of the drug is as follows:
Apply 3-4 times per day to the affected area.
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How long to use it 
In case of any physician recommendation, continue taking it until the visible symptoms of deficiency have improved.

‎What to do if you miss a dose 
If you miss a dose of Capsiderm, try to take it as soon as remember if it’s almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Do not use two doses of it at the same time.

•    While you are taking CAPSIDERM
‎Things you must do‎ 

• If you take other medications, be sure to inform your physician.
• Due to the presence of chili pepper extract in this product, it is advisable to first apply a small amount of the product in the inner area of the forearm near the wrist. In case no allergic symptoms occur, such as redness, burning or itching you can being using the ointment with the amount recommended.

‎Things you ‎must not do ‎ 
This medicine is prescribed for your current condition; therefore, do not use it in similar cases and avoid recommending it to others.
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Things to be careful of‎ 

• Avoid applying this product in areas of the skin with lesions or infectious wounds. In case of allergic reaction, discontinue use.
• After application, take extra care to avoid contact between your hands with the eyes or other mucus membranes.
• This product is for external use only.

 
•    Side effects 
There is no particular side effect with the topical use of this product.
 

•    After taking it
‎Storage 

• Keep the drug in the package away from light, in a dry place, and below 25°C. Avoid freezing. Recap tightly after administration.
• Keep out of sight and the reach of children.

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Disposal 
Do not put into sewer lines. Dispose in the everyday rubbish bin.‎

•    The Product ‎ 
What CAPSIDERM looks like 
Dosage Form: Ointment
Packaging: 30 g tube in a cardboard box; patient information leaflet inside. 
 

‎Manufacturer 
This product is made from high quality local and imported herbs organically planted and ‎harvested. It has been formulated by ‎Iran Darouk Pharmaceuticals.‎