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Kapsiol

Раствор КапсиолKapsiol – drug for external use with keratolytic, softening and irritant action.

Form of release and structure

Dosage form – spirit solution for external use: red-yellow or light yellow transparent liquid with a specific smell (on 100 ml in bottles, in a box 1 bottle).

Content of active agents in 100 g of solution:

  • Salicylic acid – 1 g;
  • Ricinic oil – 10 g;
  • Tincture of pepper siliculose – 10 g.

Auxiliary components: alcohol of 96%.

Indications to use

Kapsiol's use is shown for prevention and treatment of seborrhea and the raised hair loss.

Contraindications

  • Period of pregnancy and breastfeeding;
  • Head skin diseases;
  • Age up to 12 years;
  • Idiosyncrasy to drug components.

Route of administration and dosage

Solution is applied outwardly, rubbed in roots of hair for 1 hour, then carefully wash out hair. The procedure should be carried out not more often than 1 time in 7 days within 1-1,5 months. In case of need in carrying out a repeated course it is recommended to be begun after a break in 3-4 weeks.

Side effects

Kapsiol's use can cause side effects in the form of local irritations, an itch, dryness and peeling of skin, a small tortoiseshell, contact dermatitis.

Long use of drug leads to system disturbances which characteristic signs are dizziness, nausea, vomiting, pains in epigastriums, a sonitus, the speeded-up shallow breathing.

Special instructions

In case of symptoms of undesirable effects it is necessary to stop use of means, at deterioration in health – to see a doctor.

Medicinal interaction

The concomitant use in drugs of salicylic acid, nonsteroid anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic drugs and derivatives of sulphonylurea is not recommended.

Drug increases permeability of an integument of the head therefore it is necessary to avoid its combination to local drugs of retinoids, a benzoilperoksid.

Kapsiol strengthens side effects of a methotrexate.

Terms and storage conditions

To store at a temperature from 8 to 16 °C. To protect from children.

Period of validity – 2 years.

 
 
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