Salonpas Gel-Patch Side Effects

Generic name: capsaicin topical

Note: This document contains side effect information about capsaicin topical. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Salonpas Gel-Patch.

Some side effects of Salonpas Gel-Patch may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to capsaicin topical: topical cream, topical film, topical gel, topical kit, topical liquid, topical lotion

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking capsaicin topical (the active ingredient contained in Salonpas Gel-Patch) hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Wash the skin and get medical attention right away if you have severe burning, pain, swelling, or blistering of the skin where you applied this medication.

Stop using capsaicin topical and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• skin redness where the medicine was applied; or

• trouble breathing or swallowing (after accidental inhalation of capsaicin odor or dried residue).

Less serious side effects may include a mild burning sensation that can last for several hours or days, especially after your first use of capsaicin topical.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to capsaicin topical: compounding powder, topical cream, topical film, topical gel, topical kit, topical liquid, topical lotion, topical stick

Local

Local side effects have included transient stinging, burning, pain, edema, swelling, papules, dermatitis, bruising, urticaria, inflammation, exfoliation, erythema, hyperalgesia, paresthesia, hyperesthesia, anesthesia, pruritus, dryness, and abnormal skin color at the application site.

General

In general, no serious adverse events have been reported.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache, burning sensation, peripheral sensory neuropathy, dizziness, dysgeusia, hyperesthesia, and hypoesthesia.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea and vomiting.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included transient hypertension.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included cough and throat irritation, nasopharyngitis, bronchitis, and sinusitis.

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