Capsitop O Gel

Composition of Capsitop O Gel

Capsitop O Gel contains Menthol (1%w/w) + Methyl Salicylate (3%w/w) + Diclofenac sodium (1%w/w). It belongs to the Counter-irritant / topical anti-inflammatory and Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug class of medicines.

Uses of Capsitop O Gel

• This medicine is used in the treatment of muscle pain
• joint pain
• sprains and strains
• backache
• pain
• inflammation
• arthritis
• fever and period pain.

Key benefits

• Acts where it is applied
• Much less whole-body exposure than a tablet
• Relieves pain and the swelling that causes it
• Effective in arthritis and injury

How Capsitop O Gel works

This medicine combines 3 active ingredients: Menthol, Methyl Salicylate and Diclofenac Sodium. Menthol is applied to the skin over a painful area, where it produces a warming or cooling sensation and reduces local pain and inflammation. Methyl Salicylate is applied to the skin over a painful area, where it produces a warming or cooling sensation and reduces local pain and inflammation. Diclofenac Sodium blocks the chemicals your body makes at a site of injury or inflammation, which reduces pain, swelling and fever.

How to take Capsitop O Gel

Clean and dry the affected area, then apply a thin layer and rub it in gently. Wash your hands before and after use, unless your hands are the area being treated. This is for use on the skin only — do not swallow it. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine is unlikely from skin use, but swallowing these preparations can be serious, particularly in children. It can cause stomach bleeding, kidney failure, drowsiness and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Capsitop O Gel

Most side effects of Capsitop O are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Burning or stinging
• Redness
• Skin irritation
• Rash
• Indigestion
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Heartburn
• Dizziness
• Swelling of the ankles and feet

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Capsitop O Gel

Warnings and precautions

For external use only. Keep it away from the eyes, mouth and broken skin. Do not apply a heating pad or hot water bottle over the treated area — this can cause a burn. Do not bandage tightly over it unless your doctor has told you to. Wash your hands thoroughly after applying, unless your hands are the area being treated. Stop if the skin becomes severely irritated or blisters. Take it with or just after food, and for the shortest time that works. Stop and seek urgent care for black or tarry stools, vomiting blood, or severe stomach pain — this group can cause bleeding from the stomach. Long or high-dose use raises the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney injury, particularly in older people and those already at risk. Avoid if you are dehydrated or have an illness with vomiting or loose motions — the kidneys are vulnerable then. Must be avoided in the last three months of pregnancy.

Do not take Capsitop O if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for use on broken, infected or badly inflamed skin. Not for people with an active stomach ulcer, severe kidney or heart failure, or asthma triggered by aspirin or anti-inflammatory painkillers. Not in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

Topical anti-inflammatory gels add to the effect of the same medicine taken by mouth; tell your doctor if you use both. Combining with a blood thinner or aspirin sharply raises the bleeding risk. Reduces the effect of blood pressure medicines and water tablets, and together with them can harm the kidneys. Never take two anti-inflammatory painkillers at the same time.

How to store Capsitop O Gel

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Close the cap tightly after each use. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Capsitop O Gel

Use a small amount and rub it in well. See a doctor if the pain has not improved within the period stated on the pack. Use the lowest dose for the shortest period. If you need a painkiller regularly, see your doctor rather than continuing on your own. Paracetamol is the safer choice for simple fever and headache.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

STEDMAN PHARMACEUTICALS(P)LTD

Therapeutic class:

Topical analgesic and Analgesic and anti-inflammatory

Drug class:

Counter-irritant / topical anti-inflammatory and Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug