Pain relief (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, nerve pain, sprains)
Capsaicin cream is a topical analgesic. When a capsaicin cream or ointment is applied to the skin, capsaicin helps relieve muscle and joint pain associated with arthritis, simple backaches, psoriasis, nerve pain, sprains. Capsaicin works by first stimulating and then decreasing the intensity of pain signals in the body. Although pain may at first increase, it usually decreases after the first use. Capsaicin stimulates the release of a compound believed to be involved in communicating pain between the nerves in the spinal cord and other parts of the body.
Recommended dosage —— Apply 0.025 to 0.075% capsaicin cream four times per day over painful areas. You may feel a burning or itching sensation the first few times you use the cream, but this will gradually decrease with each use. Wash your hands thoroughly after each use to avoid getting the cream in your eyes or on other moist mucous membranes, where it can cause a burning sensation. Do not use the cream on areas of broken skin.
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