Capsaicin (Topical Route)

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Precautions

If capsaicin gets into your eyes or on other sensitive areas of the body, it will cause a burning sensation. If capsaicin gets into your eyes, flush your eyes with water. If capsaicin gets on other sensitive areas of your body, wash the areas with warm (not hot) soapy water.

If your condition gets worse, or does not improve after 1 month, stop using this medicine and check with your doctor.

Side Effects Proper Use

DR600303

Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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