Afrin Nasal Spray and Salonpas Gel-Patch

• Generic Name: oxymetazoline nasal
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  12 Hour Decongestant, 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant, 12 Hour Nasal Relief Spray, 12 Hour Nasal Spray, Afrin 12 Hour, NTZ Long Acting Nasal, Genasal, Oxymeta-12, Twice-A-Day, Oxyfrin, Afrin Nasal Sinus, Four-Way Nasal Spray, Neo-Synephrine 12 Hour Extra Moisturizing, Afrin No Drip Severe Congestion, Afrin Pump Mist, Afrin Extra Moisturizing, Afrin Severe Congestion, Afrin Severe Congestion NoDrip, Afrin NoDrip Extra Moisturizing, Afrin All Night NoDrip, Sudafed OM Sinus Congestion, Sinex 12 Hour Moisturizing, Sinex 12 Hour, Sinex 12 Hour Ultra Fine Mist, Mucinex Sinus-Max Moisture Smart, Sinex Moisturizing Ultra Fine Mist, Sinex Severe Ultra Fine Mist, Sinex Severe

• It is used to treat nose stuffiness.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: capsaicin topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Capsicum Oleoresin, Capsin, Capzasin Back and Body, Capzasin-HP, Capzasin-P, Castiva Warming, Icy Hot PM, Icy Hot with Capsaicin, Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin, Qutenza, Salonpas Gel-Patch, Salonpas Pain Patch with Capsaicin, Sloan's Liniment, Trixaicin, Zostrix, Capzasin-P, Theragen HP, Zostrix Arthritis Pain Relief, Zostrix Foot Pain Relief, Zostrix HP

Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers that makes them hot. Capsaicin is used in medicated creams and lotions to relieve muscle or joint pain.

Capsaicin used on the body causes a sensation of heat that activates certain nerve cells. With regular use of capsaicin, this heating effect reduces the amount of substance P, a chemical that acts as a pain messenger in the body.

Salonpas Gel-Patch is used for temporary relief of muscle or joint pain caused by strains, sprains, arthritis, bruising, or backaches. This medicine is also used to treat nerve pain (neuralgia) in people who have had herpes zoster, or "shingles."

Salonpas Gel-Patch may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.