Capsicum
- 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
PREGNANCY CATEGORY: N/A
Pepper spray or gas contains 5% oleoresin capsicum (OC). It is used by police and in personal defense sprays.
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SKIN.
MUCOSAL.
CARDIOVASCULAR.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
LOCAL.
OCULAR.
RESPIRATORY.
OTHER.
Page last updated 07/31/2023
Symbol key
Incidence 
- <1%
- 1-5%
- 5-10%
- 10-15%
- 15-20%
- 20-30%
- >30%
Warnings in other populations 
- Breast feeding
- Geriatric
- Pediatric