Cayenne -Capsicum Annuum/Capsaicin

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Accepted Names (English)

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Capsaicin(common)Cayenne(common)Cayenne pepper(common)Chili pepper(common)Paprika(common)Red Pepper(common)(6E)-N-[(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) methyl]-8-methyl-6-nonenamide(proper)(E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6- nonenamide(proper)Capsaicin 2(proper)Capsicum annuum(proper)

Accepted Names (French)

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Capsaicin(common)Cayenne(common)Cayenne pepper(common)Chili pepper(common)Paprika(common)Red Pepper(common)(6E)-N-[(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) methyl]-8-methyl-6-nonenamide(proper)(E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6- nonenamide(proper)Capsaicin 2(proper)Capsicum annuum(proper)

Approved Health Claims

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  • Used for the (temporary) relief of muscle and joint pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, and pain of tendons and ligaments
  • Used to relieve skin (cutaneous) pain associated with conditions such as post-herpetic neuralgia and/or diabetic neuropathy

Approved Health Claims (Français)

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  • Used for the (temporary) relief of muscle and joint pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, and pain of tendons and ligaments
  • Used to relieve skin (cutaneous) pain associated with conditions such as post-herpetic neuralgia and/or diabetic neuropathy

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older0.01–0.05 %—
Adults 18 years and older0.025–0.075 %—

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionKeep out of the reach of children.
cautionCall a Poison Control Center immediately if overdose or accidental ingestion occurs (CPS 2008).
cautionFor external use only.
cautionAvoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes (US FDA 1983).
cautionDo not apply to wounds or damaged skin (US FDA 1983).
cautionDo not tightly bandage (US FDA 1983).
cautionDo not apply with external heat, such as an electric heating pad, as this may result in excessive skin irritation or skin burn (Pray 2006; Berardi 2002).
adverse_reactionStop use if headache, erythema, redness, rashes, burning discomfort or hypersensitivity occurs (Martindale 2010; Zhang et al. 2008; Hoffman 2003; Berardi 2002; McCleane 2000).

Ingredients Covered

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(6E)-N-[(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) methyl]-8-methyl-6-nonenamide(E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6- nonenamideCapsaicinCapsaicin 2Capsicum annuumCapsicum annuum - fruitCapsicum annuum- Fruit oleoresinCayenneCayenne Pepper - FruitCayenne pepperChili pepperPaprikaRed Pepper

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