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Capsiol
Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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Capsiol exhibits keratolytic, irritant and softening activity, which helps hair growth and improves its nutrition.
Indications Capsiola
It is used for alopecia - for its treatment or prevention. In addition, it can be used to eliminate or prevent the appearance of dandruff.
Release form
The drug is released in the form of an alcohol solution used for external treatment, in 0.1 l bottles.
Pharmacodynamics
The effect of a medicinal product is ensured by the activity of the elements contained in its composition.
Salicylic acid has a powerful disinfecting effect. In combination with the softening effect of castor oil, this allows you to quickly eliminate dandruff from the scalp.
Pepper tincture penetrates into the hair follicles, producing an irritating effect, which leads to stimulation of hair growth.
Dosing and administration
The medicinal substance should be rubbed into the scalp approximately 60 minutes before washing the hair. This procedure should be performed once a week.
The therapy often lasts 1-2 months. If necessary, a repeat treatment cycle can be carried out - after a 3-4 week break.
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Use Capsiola during pregnancy
The medication is not prescribed to pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Contraindications
Among the contraindications:
- the presence of various forms of epidermal pathologies;
- severe intolerance to medicinal elements.
Side effects Capsiola
The use of this medicine may cause some side effects, mainly caused by the effect of salicylic acid. They often develop in the form of scaling and dryness of the epidermis, itching, urticaria, local irritation and contact dermatitis.
If any of the negative symptoms occur, you should stop using the medication.
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Overdose
With prolonged use of Capsiol, absorption of its active ingredients into the systemic bloodstream is possible. Some side effects characteristic of salicylic acid poisoning may appear: dizziness, vomiting, tinnitus, respiratory disorders, nausea and abdominal pain.
If such violations occur, you should immediately seek medical help.
Interactions with other drugs
After local use of a drug containing salicylic acid, you should not take medications containing aspirin or other substances from the NSAID group.
It is prohibited to combine the drug with local retinoids and benzoyl peroxide.
Salicylic acid quite often increases the permeability of the epidermis in relation to various medicinal preparations.
In addition, there is a potentiation of the negative properties of methotrexate, the antidiabetic effect of hypoglycemic drugs for oral administration, and also sulfonylurea derivatives.
Storage conditions
Capsiol should be stored in a place out of the reach of small children, under standard conditions.
Shelf life
Capsiol is approved for use during a 24-month period from the date of manufacture of the pharmaceutical product.
Application for children
Not for pediatric use (under 12 years of age).
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Capsiol" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.