Neo-capsiderm

Package Leaflet: Information for the Patient

Neo-Capsiderm, Ointment

This medicine is intended for adults.

Read the package leaflet carefully before using the medicine, as it contains

important information for the patient.
This medicine should always be used exactly as described in the package leaflet for the patient, or as advised by your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.

• Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
• If you need advice or more information, ask your pharmacist.
• If you experience any side effects, including any possible side effects not listed in the leaflet, tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. See section 4.
• If you do not feel better or if you feel worse, you should contact your doctor.

Table of Contents of the Leaflet:

• 1. What is Neo-Capsiderm and what is it used for
• 2. Important information before using Neo-Capsiderm
• 3. How to use Neo-Capsiderm
• 4. Possible side effects
• 5. How to store Neo-Capsiderm
• 6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What is Neo-Capsiderm and what is it used for

Neo-Capsiderm is traditionally used as a warming agent for muscle pain (sprains, painful muscle spasms), as an auxiliary agent for pain in inflammatory joint conditions, and for neuralgia (inflammation of nerve roots, sciatica).
The medicine rubbed into the skin has an irritating effect on the skin, causing its hyperemia and redness, and has a warming effect. The expansion of blood vessels causes better blood supply to the painful area and faster resolution of swelling and inflammation. As a result of the resolution of inflammation, painful symptoms gradually subside.

2. Important information before using Neo-Capsiderm

When not to use Neo-Capsiderm

• do not use the medicine in children and adolescents;
• do not use on damaged skin;
• do not use if the patient is allergic to the active substances (in particular nonivamide) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
• do not use if the patient is allergic to capsicum products. In case of allergic symptoms such as blistering or rash, discontinue use immediately.

Warnings and precautions

Before starting to use Neo-Capsiderm, discuss it with your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
After applying the medicine, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, removing any remaining medicine from your hands.
At the beginning of therapy, you may feel tingling, burning, in no case take a hot bath before or after applying the medicine, as this may intensify the feeling of tingling, burning.
In case of prolonged redness or swelling, discontinue use of the medicine, it is recommended to rinse the skin with hydrogen peroxide and consult a doctor.

Children and adolescents

Do not use Neo-Capsiderm in children and adolescents.

Neo-Capsiderm and other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines you are taking, have recently taken, or might take.
There are no available data on interactions.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Due to the lack of data confirming safety, do not use the medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Driving and using machines

There are no data on the effect on the ability to drive and use machines.

Neo-Capsiderm contains lanolin

Lanolin may cause local skin irritation (contact dermatitis).

3. How to use Neo-Capsiderm

Use externally on the skin.
Adults: gently rub a small amount of ointment into the painful areas 1-2 times a day.
The intervals between subsequent applications of the ointment should not be less than 4 hours. The break before re-applying to the same area must be at least 14 days. During application, avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on damaged skin.
Note: with longer use in the same place, nerve damage may occur.
Duration of use
Use for no longer than 2 days.

Use in children

Do not use Neo-Capsiderm in children.

Using more than the recommended dose of Neo-Capsiderm

Applying too much Neo-Capsiderm may cause skin irritation.

Missing a dose of Neo-Capsiderm

Do not use a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

Stopping use of Neo-Capsiderm

In case of any further doubts about the use of this medicine, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.

Incorrect use

In case of accidental ingestion of Neo-Capsiderm ointment, consult a doctor immediately, who will prescribe the necessary treatment. Do not induce vomiting.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
In some cases, allergic reactions (hives) may occur.
In case of persistence of an allergic reaction after discontinuation of the medicine, consult a doctor.
If any of the side effects get worse, or if you notice any side effects not listed in the leaflet, stop using the medicine and tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting side effects

If you experience any side effects, including any possible side effects not listed in the leaflet, tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
Side effects can be reported directly to the Department for Monitoring of Adverse Reactions to Medicinal Products of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products, Al. Jerozolimskie 181C, 02-222 Warsaw, tel. 48 22 49 21 301, fax 48 22 49 21 309, e-mail: ndl@urpl.gov.pl.
Side effects can also be reported to the marketing authorization holder.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. How to store Neo-Capsiderm

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Keep the medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging. The expiry date (EXP) is the last day of the month stated.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What Neo-Capsiderm contains

100 g of ointment contains active substances:
nonivamide (Nonivamidum) - 0.05 g, camphor (Camphora) - 5.3 g, turpentine oil from maritime pine (Terebinthinae aetheroleum a Pino pinastro) - 9.7 g, eucalyptus oil (Eucalypti aetheroleum) - 2.5 g.
Other ingredients (excipients) are: lanolin, petroleum jelly, liquid paraffin, white vaseline.

What Neo-Capsiderm looks like and contents of the pack

Neo-Capsiderm is an ointment.
The available packaging contains 30 g of ointment in an aluminum tube with a polyethylene cap in a cardboard box.
To obtain more detailed information, contact the marketing authorization holder.

Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer

Poznańskie Zakłady Zielarskie „Herbapol” S.A.
ul. Towarowa 47/51, 61-896 Poznań, Poland
tel. + 48 61 886 18 00
fax + 48 61 853 60 58

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