Drug Detail:Capzasin-p (Capsaicin topical [ kap-say-sin-top-i-kal ])
Drug Class: Miscellaneous topical agents
Drug Detail:Capzasin-p (Capsaicin topical [ kap-say-sin-top-i-kal ])
Drug Class: Miscellaneous topical agents
No information is available on the clinical use of topical capsaicin during breastfeeding. However, capsaicin is poorly absorbed after topical application, so it is not likely to reach the bloodstream of the infant or cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants.
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Capsaicin
404-86-4
Breast Feeding
Lactation
Analgesics
Catechols
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