In various diseases of the musculoskeletal system and joints, anti-inflammatory and local irritants are often used to reduce pain and relieve symptoms. One of them is Capsicum Ointment, which is also often used by athletes when performing a warming massage.
Capsicam - composition
The following components are based on the described preparation:
- dimethylsulfoxide;
- vanillylnonamide;
- turpentine turpentine;
- benzyl nicotinate;
- racemic camphor.
All these substances have analgesic effect in combination with local tissue irritation, anti-inflammatory effect and increased blood circulation, which provokes hyperthermia in the area of rubbing the product.
Among the auxiliary ingredients, water and cetostearyl alcohol of type A are contained for ease of application.
Ointment Capsicum - use
If the reason for using the drug is pain in the muscles or joints, osteochondrosis , arthrosis, arthritis and rheumatism, then Capsicum ointment is applied to the inflamed area by means of a special applicator. The procedure is performed 2 or 3 times a day with 1-3 g of the drug. Increase the effectiveness of the ointment can be by applying bandages to the focus of pain. The entire course of therapy is no more than 1 month or 50-100 g of the drug.
To perform a warming-up sports massage, 2-3 g of the product is recommended to be applied to the skin and quickly rubbed around the circumference by pressing movements until a slight reddening appears. This helps to quickly bring the muscles into tonus before training.
It should be noted that Capsicum ointment is contraindicated in pregnant women, during lactation, with the body's tendency to convulsive conditions, hypersensitivity to any constituents of the drug, as well as skin diseases at the intended site of application.
Among the side effects of the ointment is:
- hives;
- burning sensation;
- severe itching;
- swelling of tissues;
- irritation;
- redness;
- rashes;
- allergic reactions.
If any of the above symptoms occur, you should stop the therapy as soon as possible and consult a doctor.
Capsicam - how to relieve burning sensation?
Often after applying the drug, a very strong skin reaction to the components of the ointment occurs, which is difficult to tolerate. In such a case, it is important to quickly remove the agent from the area of exposure, but it is by no means possible with warm water. Similarly, you can only intensify the burning and get a chemical burn of the skin.
Here's how to wash off the ointment Capsicum from the skin:
- Gently wipe the preparation with cotton-wool discs soaked in any vegetable oil until the discomfort disappears completely.
- Instead of fat, you can use special napkins against burns without alcohol, or a solution of novocaine (0.5%).
- Apply to the damaged skin softening cream, preferably completely organic or children's.
Capsicam - analogues
With absolute intolerance of the drug in question or allergic reactions to it, one of the following can be selected for treatment:
- Revme;
- Naizer;
- Finalgon;
- Ungapiven;
- Dirkasin;
- Traumeel C;
- Biofreeze;
- Betalgon;
- Alflutol;
- Espol;
- The purpose of T;
- Suprima-Plus;
- MuV;
- ointment Lively;
- Red elephant;
- Gevkamen;
- Bishofit.
Athletes should remember that the constant use of such ointments for warming up the muscles is unacceptable, as it leads to their gradual atrophy due to overloads at the beginning of the workout. In addition, before using any medication it is important to get an adequate consultation of a specialist.