CAPSAICIN CREAM FOR NEUROPATHIC PAIN SKIN

do not use hot water bottles, hot baths or showers Avoid additional heat in the area where the cream is used e.g.If the ointment causes a very hot or unpleasant sensation discontinue treatment.Do not use tight bandages on top of the cream.

CAPSAICIN CREAM FOR NEUROPATHIC PAIN SKIN

Do not use Capsaicin on cut, raw, broken or irritated areas of the skin.

The Capsaicin cream should be used regularly 4 times daily (with a gap of at least 4 hours between each application).

Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the Capsaicin cream (or use gloves to apply).

Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, nose or genitals.

This avoids any excess being left on the skin which can cause irritation to the eyes, nose and throat or breathing difficulties in some people.

Apply a pea sized amount of Capsaicin cream to the painful area and gently rub it in, so it is no longer visible.

This can initially cause a sensation of heat to the skin or may cause a rash. This may reduce your level of pain and allow you to increase activity.

This cream is prepared from an extract of peppers, so one of the side effects is a warm or burning type sensation when applied to skin. It can also be used to treat other types of neuropathic pain. You have probably been troubled by some symptoms following discussion with your doctor he has advised the use of Capsaicin cream.Ĭapsaicin cream is licensed for use in osteoarthritis (0.025%) or pain from Shingles (0.075%). What is Capsaicin and what is it used for? If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with a member of the healthcare team who has been caring for you. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet/booklet. This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your treatment. Always check with the manufacturers information leaflet given with your medicine, which has more information. This leaflet is a summary of some information, which may be of help to you. Need some help choosing a language? Please refer to Browsealoud Supported Voices and Languages. You can translate this page by using the headphones button (bottom left) and then select the globe to change the language of the page.

Capsaicin cream for neuropathic pain