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  • SCIENTIFIC NAMES: Capsicum annuum; Capsicum baccatum; Capsicum chinense; Capsicum frutescens; Capsicum pubscens
  • INDICATIONS: Nausea, neuropathic pain, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, anticarcinogen, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia (shingles), psoriasis, pruritus, vitiligo, dyspepsia, flatulence, ulcers, stomach cramps, hypertension, improved circulation, weight-loss
  • SYNONYM: Solanaceae
  • CLASS: Rubefacient
  • HALF-LIFE: N/A
  • CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
    ACE inhibitors, Aminophylline, Antiplatelet drugs, Aspirin, Latex, Salicylic acid

Pepper spray or gas contains 5% oleoresin capsicum (OC). It is used by police and in personal defense sprays.

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Page last updated 01/03/2025

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Incidence

<1% 1‑5% 5‑10% 10‑15% 15‑20% 20‑30% >30%

Seriousness

Hospitalization possible
Life threatening
Fatal

Warnings in other populations

BreastfeedingBreast feeding

GeriatricGeriatric

PediatricPediatric

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