capsicum

capsicum is a topic covered in the Davis's Drug Guide.

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General

Complementary/Alternative Medicine: This monograph describes a natural or herbal product that is not subject to FDA guidelines for medicines. Patients and clinicians are advised to read package labels carefully to ensure safe and efficacious use.

Pronunciation:
kap-si-kum

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Trade Name(s)

  • Capzasin-HP
  • Zostrix
  • capsaicin
  • chili pepper
  • African bird pepper
  • Capsicum annuum

Ther. Class.

analgesics

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General

Complementary/Alternative Medicine: This monograph describes a natural or herbal product that is not subject to FDA guidelines for medicines. Patients and clinicians are advised to read package labels carefully to ensure safe and efficacious use.

Pronunciation:
kap-si-kum

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Trade Name(s)

  • Capzasin-HP
  • Zostrix
  • capsaicin
  • chili pepper
  • African bird pepper
  • Capsicum annuum

Ther. Class.

analgesics

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