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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Kapsiol shows keratolytic, irritating and softening activity, which helps hair growth and improves their nutrition.
Indications Kapsiola
It is used for alopecia - for its treatment or prevention. In addition, it can be used to eliminate or prevent dandruff.
Release form
The release of the drug is made in the form of a solution on alcohol, used for external processing, in bottles with a capacity of 0.1 liters.
Pharmacodynamics
The influence of the drug is provided 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 remove dandruff from the skin on the head.
Pepper tincture penetrates into the hair follicle, providing an irritating effect, which leads to the stimulation of hair growth.
Dosing and administration
The medicinal substance must be rubbed into the skin on the head, approximately 60 minutes before washing the hair. This procedure should be performed 1 time per week.
Therapy often lasts 1-2 months. If necessary, a repeated treatment cycle can be carried out - after a 3-4 week break.
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Use Kapsiola during pregnancy
The drug is not prescribed to pregnant and lactating women.
Contraindications
Among the contraindications:
- the presence of various forms of epidermal pathologies;
- severe intolerance to drug elements.
Side effects Kapsiola
The use of this medication can lead to some side symptoms, mainly caused by the effect of salicylic acid. Often they develop in the form of desquamation and dryness of the epidermis, pruritus, urticaria, local irritation and contact dermatitis.
If any of the negative symptoms occur, discontinue use of the medication.
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Overdose
With long-term use of Capsiol, its active elements can be absorbed into the systemic blood flow. There may be some side effects characteristic of salicylic acid poisoning: dizziness, vomiting, ear noise, disorders of the respiratory processes, nausea, and pain in the abdominal area.
When such violations occur, you should immediately seek medical help.
Interactions with other drugs
After the local use of the drug, which contains salicylic acid, it is impossible to take inside medicines containing aspirin, and in addition, the rest of the substance from the NSAID group.
It is forbidden to combine the drug with local retinoids and benzoyl peroxide.
Salicylic acid quite often increases the permeability of the epidermis with respect to a variety of drugs.
In addition, there is a potentiation of the negative properties of methotrexate, the antidiabetic effect of hypoglycemic drugs for oral administration, as well as sulfonylurea derivatives.
Storage conditions
Capsiol must be kept in a place that is protected from infiltration by small children, under standard conditions.
Shelf life
Capsiol is allowed to apply for a 24-month period from the date of manufacture of the pharmaceutical product.
Application for children
Can not be used in pediatrics (up to 12 years of age).
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Kapsiol" 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.