Last update July 12, 2016

Καπσαϊκίνη

Likely Compatibility

Fairly safe. Mild or unlikely adverse effects. Compatible under certain circumstances. Follow-up recommended. Read Commentary.

Capsaicin is an oleoresin contained in ripe and dry fruits of hot peppers.

It is used for seasoning food and as medicine for topical analgesia in the form of creams, gels or patches.

A low absorption into plasma (very low levels or undetectable in plasma) and rapid clearance make it highly unlikely the passage of significant amount toward breast milk.

Do not apply on the chest or thoroughly clean it off before breastfeeding.

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Καπσαϊκίνη.

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Other names

Καπσαϊκίνη is Capsaicin in Greek.

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Tradenames

Main tradenames from several countries containing Καπσαϊκίνη in its composition:

List of 16 tradenames

Pharmacokinetics

Variable Value Unit
Oral Bioavail. Baja - Poor %
Molecular weight 305 daltons
T½ 1.64 hours

References

  1. Posadzki P, Watson LK, Ernst E. Adverse effects of herbal medicines: an overview of systematic reviews. Clin Med (Lond). 2013 Abstract Full text (link to original source)
  2. AEMPS. Capsaicina Ficha técnica. 2013 Full text (in our servers)
  3. EMA. Capsicum annuum European Union herbal monograph. 2013 Full text (in our servers)
  4. Babbar S, Marier JF, Mouksassi MS, Beliveau M, Vanhove GF, Chanda S, Bley K. Pharmacokinetic analysis of capsaicin after topical administration of a high-concentration capsaicin patch to patients with peripheral neuropathic pain. Ther Drug Monit. 2009 Abstract

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