Description

• Plastra is a pain relief patch for external use; it contains extract of capsicum which is effective in relieving rheumatism, also effective for muscular fatigue, lumbago, back pain and stiff shoulders.

Capsicum plasters mechanism of action

• The active ingredient Capsicinoid relaxes the muscles by increasing the blood flow, increasing the transport of oxygen and nutrients to the cells and accelerating removal of metabolic by-products.
• It also acts as an efficacious pain blocker due to depleting and preventing re-accumulation of the neurotransmitter Substance P.

Indications

• Capsicum Plaster is used as a counter-irritant and to produce heat on undamaged skin. It is used in the treatment of Rheumatic conditions.
• Also used for temporary relief of minor aches, pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backache, arthritis, strains, bruises and sprains.

Contraindications

• Allergy to any of the plaster ingredients.
• Do not apply on broken skin, wounds or eczema.
• Pregnant women and patients wearing heart pacemaker are banned from using the product.

Precautions

• Use only as directed; for external use only.
• Discontinue use at least one hour before a bath and do not use immediately after a bath.
• Do not apply the plaster near the eyes, mouth, tongue or lips.
• It is recommended not to scratch the application site to avoid damage to the skin.
• Avoid application of additional sources of heat during treatment. Treatment should be discontinued if excessive warmth is experienced.
• Please keep it out of reach of the children

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before use

• In more serious cases when your condition is accompanied by reddening, swelling or a feeling of high temperature of the joints,
• If you have severe back pain radiating into the legs and/or associated with neurological syndromes (e.g. numbness, tingling).
• When taking other medicines.
• In conditions affecting children under 12 years of age, use only upon the advice of a physician.

USE

• Clean and dry the skin, Remove the plastic backing from one side of the patch.
• Smooth that side over the area where you want pain relief.
• As you remove the other half of the plastic backing, smooth the remainder of the patch over the pain area.
• When removing the plaster from skin, pulling and removing the whole at once lessens the pain felt.