For a cold, you can use simple and effective remedy, which costs 30-50 rubles. sold in every pharmacy. Pepper patch when coughing, it is used to calm painful cough attacks, warm the bronchi and get rid of accumulated phlegm in them.
Is it possible to use pepper patch when coughing?
For a chest cough, you can use a pharmaceutical pepper patch. Thanks to his useful composition, the patch is effective for dry coughs when sputum discharge is difficult. The medicine is an adhesive rectangular sheet, approximately 5*10 or 10*12 centimeters, with a warming brownish mass applied to its surface. The main component of the patch is red capsicum. The composition may also include the following auxiliary components: petroleum jelly, eucalyptus oil, belladonna extract, belladonna or arnica, lanolin. The base is cotton fabric.
The medicine has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Harmless and natural substances included in the warming mass irritate receptors on the skin, reduce pain, and improve blood circulation. Pepper remedy is used for unproductive dry and wet coughs. It warms up the bronchi well, helps thin mucus and remove phlegm from the upper respiratory tract.
Indications for use:
- bronchitis;
- pneumonia;
- tracheitis;
- pneumonia;
- whooping cough.
The patch irritates the nerve endings located on the skin, thereby increasing local blood circulation. The blood vessels dilate, the supply of oxygen and nutrients increases, and the elimination of waste products accelerates.
Unlike mustard plaster, pepper medicine can be kept long time, up to 2 days. Thanks to its healing properties and long-lasting warming effect, you can quickly get a positive result in the treatment of colds.
Important! Adults and children over 14 years of age can be treated with pepper. For children younger age its use is permitted only as prescribed by a pediatrician.
Contraindications
Pepper plaster has a specific composition. Although this medicine is natural, it is not suitable for everyone. Before using it, you should definitely consult your doctor.
Contraindications:
- damage to the skin;
- children under 14 years of age;
- pepper allergy;
- increased body temperature;
- hypertension;
- varicose veins;
- thrombophlebitis;
- birthmarks on the skin;
- profuse rashes;
- cardiovascular diseases.
In other cases, pepper spray can be used. However, if used incorrectly or due to individual characteristics The body may experience side effects:
- redness on the skin;
- allergic rash;
- burning sensation;
- severe itching;
- hyperemia.
Important! The patch can be kept on the body for up to 48 hours, but if a burning sensation or discomfort occurs, it must be removed immediately. If the burn is severe, you should seek medical help.
Where to put a cough patch
An adult can stick it on the chest, back, feet. In this case, the heart area should be avoided. To get rid of a runny nose, you can stick it on your feet. In order to reduce swelling of the larynx, it is recommended to glue it to the calf muscles, after cutting it into a couple of strips. In this way, you can achieve a warming effect and improve the condition of laryngitis or tracheitis.
You need to fix the patch on the active points responsible for the cough reflex.
- On the back they are located between the shoulder blades and the spine.
- On the chest it is glued above the trachea.
If the patch is too large, it can be cut into several pieces.
With the help of this medicine You can fight a cough that occurs in a small child. Children 3 years old can place it on their feet for 30 minutes, but only with the permission of the pediatrician. For infants, the use of pepper patch when coughing is strictly prohibited.
During pregnancy, you can use pepper patch only after consulting a doctor. It is better for a pregnant woman to stick it on her back between her shoulder blades for 45 minutes. It should not be applied to the lower back, stomach and chest. You can use the medicine during breastfeeding, but in this case it should also be applied not in front, but in the back above the lung area or on the soles of the feet.
Adults can apply pepper medicine for a minimum of 15 minutes and a maximum of 48 hours. A pleasant warmth appears in the area where the pepper touches the skin. The person feels a slight burning sensation. After a few minutes, the discomfort disappears.
Important! If the body itches and the burning sensation is too strong, the patch must be removed.
Instructions for use
According to the instructions, before using the patch, the skin must be degreased with an alcohol-containing liquid. For this purpose, cologne, diluted alcohol or vodka are used. Then wipe the skin dry with a towel.
- Before use, separate the patch from the protective film.
- The sticky side is glued to the chest or back.
- It needs to be glued correctly, that is, pressed tightly to the skin, ironed with your hand so that there are no tubercles or swellings.
How long should you keep the pepper remedy on? Adults need to do this from 15 minutes to 48 hours, pregnant women – 45 minutes. If the child coughs, leave it on for 30 minutes. If the pepper medicine does not stick or falls off, you can apply a new one. Do not swim during treatment with pepper remedy.
To painlessly peel it off after a few hours, you need to lubricate the edges vegetable oil, wait a couple of minutes and carefully peel it off. The remnants of the pepper mass are removed with a napkin or cotton wool, and the reddened skin is lubricated with baby cream or Spasatel ointment. The duration of treatment with a warming drug for tracheitis or bronchitis is one week.
Pepper cough remedy is used to get rid of annoying attacks. With its help, the mucus in the respiratory tract becomes more liquid and comes out faster. A warming patch cannot completely cure a cold; it is used as an adjuvant. To treat bronchitis or pneumonia, the symptoms of which are cough, a thorough examination by a doctor and the use of medications are necessary.
Among home remedies for lower back pain, a pepper-based patch is one of the most popular and effective. But before using it, you need to think about the possible negative consequences.
What once helped your friend may not be the best option for you. It is better to make sure that it is safe for you after examination and consultation with your doctor.
Features of the impact
The plaster mass applied to cotton fabric is a complex of complementary ingredients (plant extracts and excipients):
- red capsicum;
- belladonna (belladonna);
- arnica;
- pine rosin;
- Vaseline oil;
- lanolin;
- rubber (used to create rubberized fabric).
What to expect from such a product? Pepper patch for lower back pain has an irritating effect on the skin, gently, but at the same time deeply warms the desired area and thereby increases local blood circulation.
And if blood circulation is activated, metabolism also accelerates. This facilitates the delivery of nutrients to the affected area and its speedy recovery. In addition, belladonna extract can reduce pain and relieve muscle spasms.
You can use a pepper patch if diagnosed. It is worn for a long time, up to 4 days, in the area of greatest pain, then take a break for the same time (to reduce skin irritation).
It is best to maintain the effect within an hour after the feeling of warmth occurs. After using the product, cover the heated area with a warm blanket or put on warm clothes. While the warmth is felt, water procedures are undesirable.
Precautionary measures
There are some contraindications to the use of the product:
- individual intolerance;
- skin pathologies;
- presence of skin damage in the application area;
- acute respiratory infections, acute respiratory viral infections, etc., accompanied by elevated temperature;
- blood diseases;
- oncological diseases.
You can keep the patch on for 5 to 40 minutes, depending on your own feelings. People with sensitive skin often experience side effects from using the patch, such as itching and flaking of the skin.
If you experience severe discomfort, it is better to remove the product and lubricate the skin with Vaseline or baby cream - however, this is always recommended to do after removing the pad.
Before using this method of treating the spine, it is recommended to carry out a preliminary test by cutting off a piece of the patch from the package and sticking it on the body (pre-clean the area, degreasing with alcohol, or wash with soap and then dry thoroughly).
Treatment with pepper plaster often perfectly complements the main therapy. The main thing to remember is that you need to know your diagnosis accurately.
You must be sure that you have exactly or, for example, pain associated with.
There are conditions and pathologies in which heating with pepper stickers, like other types of heating, is strictly contraindicated.
A huge number of people in the modern world suffer from a disease such as dystrophic changes in the intervertebral discs. Moreover, the largest percentage of the occurrence of this disease occurs in the cervical spine. The causes of this condition may be heredity, injuries of various etiologies, weakened condition of the back muscle tissue, a sedentary lifestyle, the accumulation of salts in the vertebrae or a lack of consumed vitamins.
The basis for the development of osteochondrosis are factors that contribute to the uneven distribution of the load on the spine, which leads to dysfunction of the intervertebral discs and subsequently to their degeneration. Such provoking factors may be regularly carrying heavy objects on one shoulder, incorrect sitting posture, sleeping on an excessively high pillow, or improperly selected shoes. In addition, obvious provocateurs of osteochondrosis are a person’s inactive life, overweight, back and leg injuries, poor circulation in the elderly.
Pepper patch for osteochondrosis cervical region
You can eliminate unpleasant symptoms and stop the development of osteochondrosis various methods, one of them is pepper patch. Let's look at how the pepper patch can help with osteochondrosis of the cervical spine and who can use it.
Osteochondrosis that has developed in the neck leads to pain in the spine. The root cause lies in the fact that many daily activities in a person’s life are carried out “stationarily” - most People spend their time at the computer, sitting in offices, or driving in long-hour city traffic jams. Can often lead to more serious problems nervous system, immunity or problems with internal organs. Therefore, it is extremely important to start timely therapy in order to avoid the above consequences.
An important task in treatment dystrophic changes in intervertebral discs cervical area an integrated approach is considered. To a person besides drug treatment When using a pepper patch, you also need to attend massage treatments, eat right and take medications prescribed by your doctor. Otherwise, the positive performance from using the patch will have a short-term effect in the form of warming and anesthesia of the cervical spine. The main thing is that the pepper-based patch, as one of the points of therapy, is prescribed by a medical professional - you should not self-medicate.
Pharmacological properties of pepper patch
Pepper plaster is most often found in pharmacies in the shape of a rectangle with dimensions of 10x18 centimeters, but there are other types. For more precise application, it can be cut into smaller pieces.
Although the patch is produced by many pharmacological companies, the main composition of the medication has not been changed: red pepper for warmth and belladonna extract for pain relief. The coating of the patch is ordinary paper, resistant to moisture, which must first be separated from the medicinal product.
The base of the pepper patch itself consists of cotton fabric, which is treated with natural ingredients and, accordingly, two main medicinal substances. The names of these medicinal substances: capsicum extract, which has an irritating effect, belladonna extract, which is a natural analgesic. In addition to these medicinal components, the pepper plaster may additionally include the following components:
- lanolin – does not allow the base of the patch to harden;
- Vaseline – distributes the medicinal base uniformly throughout the patch;
- pine rosin and natural rubber are intended for better adhesion;
- other natural ingredients.
The composition of the medicinal substance applied to the patch includes special components that help soothe pain in the neck area
The medicinal effect of patch applications is achieved by combining the pepper component and belladonna. With the help of pepper, skin cells are irritated, and at this time there is an increase in blood flow to the sore spot and an increase in metabolism. This process increases the regeneration of muscle and bone tissue. Improvement occurs much faster. Belladonna eliminates muscle spasms, swelling and helps reduce pain.
This auxiliary medication in the form of a patch is very helpful in the treatment of osteochondrosis, as it allows the patient to relieve pain in the spine in a short time and does not cause discomfort.
Production of pepper plaster
The base of the pepper plaster is a uniform mixture of a yellowish tint - it is sticky to the touch and has a specific odor. This composition covers a special woven material covered with a protective film. Manufacturers offer patches different sizes, starting from 10x15 centimeters and above.
The production of the patch takes place in a special medical reactor. To begin, take the pepper paste and mix it with rubber glue - this process lasts about half an hour. Then rosin is added, and the mixing process lasts another hour. After the mixing cycle, the resulting mass is applied to the fabric and dried. After the fabric has dried, the patch is packaged in paper bags.
Effect of pepper patch
As it turned out above, the elements of the pepper patch are belladonna and hot pepper. This combination of ingredients has a positive analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect on the patient. The product has a pronounced property of warming up the problem area of the body, and this helps relieve muscle spasms and relax the cervical region.
The effect of the therapeutic mass of the patch also helps to improve blood circulation by dilating blood vessels. Therefore, when sticking the patch, a person gets rid of the feeling of discomfort associated with pain. Pepper patch is used only to relieve symptoms along with concomitant therapy, since it has a local effect, and the components included in its composition do not enter the bloodstream.
Types of patches
Today, Chinese warming and analgesic patches are in greatest demand among patients.
Chinese patch against osteochondrosis is in demand due to its components - they have natural nature origin, therefore rarely cause allergies. The composition is rich in a large number of natural herbs (more than 30 species). This includes natural elements such as ginseng, ginger, aconite, mint, pepper and licorice, many of which have anti-inflammatory and decongestant properties.
Indications for use of the Chinese patch:
- viral and infectious and;
- osteochondrosis of various areas of the spinal column;
- rheumatism and;
- or bone fractures;
- joint dislocations;
- injuries of various etiologies;
- dysfunction of the respiratory apparatus.
The only contraindication is individual intolerance to the components of the patch.
Warming patch Designed to warm the sore spot. The most popular among similar species.
The basis of this drug is iron powder, as well as components in the form of activated carbon, salt and water. Such a patch is made measuring 100x130 centimeters. The result of the warming effect is an increase in blood supply to the sore spot, muscle spasms go away, the tone of muscle tissue decreases, and this in turn leads to muscle relaxation. In addition, the patch has an analgesic effect.
A warming patch is prescribed for the following types of diseases:
- stretching of muscle fibers and ligaments;
- osteochondrosis;
- neuralgia;
- arthrosis and;
- rheumatism.
Despite their healing properties, the warming patch has a number of contraindications. It cannot be used for:
- diseases of the circulatory system;
- inflammation of joint tissues;
- diabetes mellitus of any type;
- lactation and pregnant women;
- skin diseases;
- under 12 years of age;
- presence of injuries on the skin at the site of future use;
- sleep process;
- taking water procedures.
This medication is intended for the treatment of adults only. The heating patch is applied directly to the areas of the spine that are causing pain for 12 hours. The next procedure occurs no earlier than 24 hours after using the last patch. The same patch should only be used once. It is important not to make applications in the groin area and armpits.
"Doctor Pepper" is a warming patch for the cervical spine, which is also in high demand among patients. Used to relieve pain, to reduce feelings of fatigue and weakness in the upper extremities. This remedy has a supportive effect on the functioning of the immune system, improves blood circulation, has a regenerating effect and relieves swelling of the joints, giving them lost flexibility.
"Doctor Pepper" is one of the most used pepper patches, which are used to relieve symptoms of osteochondrosis.
Pain relief patch effectively copes with pain that causes a person to feel severe discomfort. Indications for the use of this type of patch are:
- arthritis and arthrosis;
- radiculitis;
- intervertebral disc deformation;
- neuritis;
- cartilage restoration;
- colic in the kidneys;
- prostatitis;
- mastopathy;
- oncology;
- injuries and strains of muscle tissue.
Contraindications for the use of an anesthetic patch are the presence of skin lesions or moles in the areas of future application of the patch, pregnancy and lactation, childhood up to 12 years, as well as in some cases intolerance to some components of the product.
The pain-relieving patch “Nanoplast Forte”, which increases blood flow and promotes lymph outflow, is proving popular among patients. It helps with inflammation and has an analgesic effect. The patch is applied to problem areas in the morning and evening, but for no more than 12 hours, and the course of application should not exceed two weeks. It should not be used in places where large vessels and arteries accumulate.
“Nanoplast Forte” is a new word in the field of patches for the treatment of back diseases
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Application of the patch
Using adhesive plates is not difficult. After purchasing, just take it out of the package and stick it on the desired area of the body. Before application, the area of the body where the patch is to be glued should be wiped with any liquid that contains alcohol. Then you need to wait for the skin to dry and simply stick the patch on the desired location.
Pepper patch for osteochondrosis is used in two possible ways.
- One-piece plate. In this case, you just need to remove the protective plastic shell, which protects the patch from external influences and is located on the adhesive side of the medication. Then you need to apply the patch to the sore spot and wait for the therapeutic effect.
- A plate cut into pieces. This method is suitable for more targeted application of the product to areas where pain is felt. This option application gives the best effect, since it affects only certain points of the spine. Muscle pain and spasms disappear much faster, and bone tissue is restored.
Before you start using medicinal patches, you must consult a specialist. The doctor will indicate the application points necessary for application. Applying a patch to these areas will increase the body's natural defense response and direct its action to eliminate dysfunction in problem areas.
To remove the patch without experiencing pain, experts recommend following the instructions below:
- The patch should be peeled off with smooth movements, without sudden jerks;
- Before removing the patch, you must first soak the adhesive layer. To do this, place a piece of damp cloth on the patch. warm fabric for ten minutes;
- After removing the plate, it is necessary to soothe the skin with a special moisturizer or olive oil.
The use of pepper patch is allowed for osteochondrosis of various localizations. You can understand where exactly the painful place is located by simply clicking on the painful areas of the spinal column. Where “lumbago” is felt, it is necessary to make healing applications. And if you use the point gluing method, having previously cut the plate into small pieces of 1x1 cm, then you can wear the patch without removing it for up to four days. The activity of the treatment plate is maintained for this period - then it needs to be replaced with a new one.
Tolerance test
To understand whether a certain organism tolerates the composition of the plaster mass, it is necessary to cut out a small square and stick it on any less sensitive part of the body, for example, on the upper limbs. Next, during the day you need to observe the skin’s reaction to the irritant. If itching or burning suddenly appears, and the skin becomes very red, then applying a pepper patch is extremely undesirable. It must be immediately removed from the surface of the skin, and Vaseline or a rich cosmetic cream should be applied to the reddened area. In cases where after application there is a feeling of warming in this area and the skin turns slightly pink, the patch can be recommended for therapy.
Contraindications
During treatment with the patch, there are no significant contraindications for the patient. However, there are still several cases when the plates cannot be used.
Table No. 1. Contraindications to the use of pepper plaster.
| Contraindication | Description |
|---|---|
| Allergy to any component of the patch | Before application, you must carefully study the instructions for use. If it is not known whether you are allergic to a particular component of the medicinal mass of the patch, you should do a tolerability test or consult a doctor for advice. |
| Skin damage | For any skin diseases that cause various damages, as well as for mechanical injuries In the form of scratches or abrasions, the use of pepper plaster is contraindicated. It will cause severe irritation and considerable pain due to the penetration of the medicinal mass into damaged areas of the skin. |
| Increased skin sensitivity | People with such skin are not recommended to use pepper patch due to the possible formation of a chemical burn. |
| Age | It is strictly forbidden to use the patch for children under 12 years of age. |
It is also worth noting that the use of any patches will not get rid of cervical or other types of osteochondrosis. They must be used in conjunction with the main therapy, which is prescribed only by a specialist. However, it is quite possible to relieve symptoms in the form of pain and spasms by regularly making patch applications.
Conclusion
The healing effect of using the components of modern patches has been known to mankind for a long time, and modern views Such drugs, of course, have a number of advantages:
- the basis of the patches are components that help eliminate even the deepest foci of painful inflammation;
- the plates have a targeted effect, without penetrating into the gastrointestinal tract and blood;
- allow you to breathe skin bodies;
- have prolonged and quickly onset effects;
- the composition is diverse with many substances;
- available to anyone, because pharmacies sell even the most budget options;
- easy to use: do not require additional assistance during application.
In cases where the patient does not have a healing effect from the use of various patches, it is necessary to contact the attending physician to change the method of treating osteochondrosis.
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When back pain begins to bother you, the fastest and most in an effective way When relieving pain, use a pepper patch. It is convenient to glue, it is not noticeable under clothes, but it quickly masks pain, has a warming effect, and helps restore cartilage tissue.
It is important to check the absence of contraindications for use and personal sensitivity to the components of the patch.
An important component of the pepper patch and its main active ingredient is hot pepper extract.
The active component has the following effects:
- absorbed into tissues;
- dulls the sensitivity of nerve endings, thereby reducing the intensity of pain in a place where significant discomfort was recently felt;
- has a warming effect, due to which blood circulation in the tissues increases;
- Inflammation gradually subsides, and metabolism improves.
Pepper patch for back pain helps relieve symptoms, but it cannot cure the disease itself. More precisely, it affects the consequence of the disease, and not its cause. Additional therapy is needed that takes into account the causes of pain.
What's included
The pepper patch is made on the basis of red hot pepper extract; the composition may additionally include belladonna extract.
The following can be used as auxiliary components:
As a rule, all components during the production process are distributed into pieces of fabric of a certain size and packaged in cell-free packaging.
Patch sizes
For greater convenience, the patch is produced in different sizes, which allows you to choose the product according to the size of the application area: 
- 4*10 cm;
- 6*10 cm;
- 10*18 cm;
- 12*18 cm.
Fixation will be better when the patch is selected according to size. Plaster purchased from a pharmacy the right size no need to cut.
Before use, remove the patch from the packaging, protective film the patch is partially peeled off from the adhesive base, then the patch is glued, at the same time the film is gradually continued to be removed, and then the product is finally fixed in the area causing concern.
Indications
Pepper patch for back pain is used as an anesthetic, the action of which is based on a local irritant effect. The essence of its use is to divert attention from the source of inflammation, spasm or myositis. The product is used in the treatment of colds, it also helps with inflammation of the joints and pain of other origins.
Instructions for use
For back pain, the procedure for using the pepper patch is as follows: open the packaging, remove the film that protects the treatment layer, then use the adhesive side to secure the patch to the desired location (it must first be cleaned and dried). Water treatments are not prohibited, but you shouldn’t abuse them either. 
The pepper patch is removed for back pain when there is a burning and itching that cannot be tolerated, or a persistent pain relief effect occurs. If there is no improvement, then after two days the product must be changed.
The maximum duration of continuous use of the patch is a week.. If relief does not occur after this, treatment should be considered ineffective and a change in strategy is necessary.
For sprains and muscle pain of various origins, the patch must be applied to the source of the discomfort.
Osteochondrosis is treated for three days, during which it is necessary to continuously wear a pepper patch. After this period, the patch is removed, the skin rests a little (literally a couple of hours), then a new patch is applied, the treatment is continued, changing the patch 5 times.
If osteochondrosis is detected, experts advise using the patch in small pieces and gluing them to certain points, located in a small fossa under the spinous process. 
To detect these points, you should bend your head forward, touch your chin to chest, run your finger from the back of the head along the sections of the spine and in the lower part of the neck feel the vertebra that protrudes more than others, this is the spinous process.
There is a recess under it, and that’s where the patch should be applied; if the piece is large, then the appropriate part should be cut off. Then they move even lower, and another piece of plaster is glued under the next protruding vertebra.
Such depressions should be found in soft tissues shoulder girdle and neck, when you press on them you will feel some discomfort and painful sensations.
For the patch to work, you need to stick it on all the points that feel painful when pressed. You won’t be able to perform this procedure on your own, so you need to ask your family for help or carry out the manipulations in the treatment room of a clinic or hospital. 
When coughing or bronchitis, the patch should be applied to completely different points. The first way is placing it on both sides of the back in the area where the bronchi are located and in the center in front(be sure to avoid the heart area). 
In the second option, the patch should be cut and glued to the soles of the feet, possibly to the calves, to the trachea and to the upper part of the chest. This method is considered the most effective for the treatment of sinusitis and other diseases of the nasopharynx.
Pepper patch is widely used for cellulite. During its use, swelling will disappear and subcutaneous fat will begin to break down more actively. Blood flow to the places of gluing increases, the work of lymph nodes in nearby areas is stimulated.
Pepper patch helps best with cellulite, which formed quite recently, but it also affects old cellulite, only the procedures will have to be carried out over a longer course.
The patch is applied to problem areas for only 20 minutes a day, for a total duration of 1.5 weeks; therapy can be continued longer. Do not stick the patch on inner surface thighs, as there is very thin and delicate skin there.
Where not to glue
Pepper plaster is strictly prohibited from being applied to the heart area; it cannot be used on the spine; if you have back pain, this area should be avoided.
Do not use the patch on areas of the body where papillomas, moles and any other neoplasms are located. Contraindications to the use of the patch are various damages skin at the site of planned gluing.
How long can you keep the pepper patch on?
Pepper patch for back pain, depending on the degree of complexity of the problem, is worn until the pain disappears, but not longer than one week. If the problem does not disappear during this period of time, then it needs to be solved using another method.
If burning and itching occur, the patch must be removed immediately, and it must be remembered that slight discomfort when applying the patch is natural and even necessary, because this is the essence of the treatment.
Is it possible to glue at temperatures
It is prohibited to use the patch at high temperatures!
How to remove pepper patch
If the patch is pasted in small fragments, then it can be removed quite easily. Big piece It is better to remove the patch according to the following instructions:
How to treat a burn from pepper plaster
If a burn is found on the skin after removing the pepper patch, you should immediately apply a cool compress to the damaged area. It is necessary to remove the product from the skin very carefully, using one of the above methods. Depending on how badly the skin is damaged and the extent of the burn, treatment will vary.
In case of serious damage to a large area, it is recommended to call ambulance In this case, it is advisable not to smear or treat the area with anything yourself. Treatment in this situation will continue in the hospital. You can only take a painkiller.
If the burn is not so severe, then use products such as D-Panthenol, Bepanten or Fenistil-gel. Pre-damaged skin must be treated with an antiseptic, using, for example, hydrogen peroxide. 
The first day the burn is treated frequently, you should definitely take any antiallergic drug. Even if the damage is not severe, you should still apply a sterile dressing.
You can use various folk remedies to treat a burn, for example, making lotions with infusion bay leaf, apply compresses from a decoction of chamomile or green tea, use a decoction of calendula or St. John's wort, sea buckthorn oil will work well (other types of oils are not recommended).
Contraindications
Contraindications to the use of pepper plaster are:
- infections, especially in the acute stage;
- temperature above 38 degrees;
- allergy;
- various types of damage to the skin;
- varicose veins;
- vegetative-vascular diseases;
- hypertension;
- Children under three years of age are prohibited from using pepper patch, and from 3 to 12 years of age it should be used with caution.
It is advisable to consult a pediatrician before using pepper patch to treat children.
Use during pregnancy
Pepper patch is allowed for use during pregnancy if the mother has no contraindications and there is no threat of miscarriage. 
At breastfeeding Do not stick the patch on your chest, use it for more than two days and allow even minor skin burns.
Precautionary measures
- Avoid wearing the patch for more than two days in a row.
- Before applying the patch to your child, it is recommended that you first consult with your pediatrician.
- It is important to read the instructions carefully and make sure that the integrity of the packaging is not compromised.
- You need to check the expiration date.
- It is recommended to remove hair from the area where you plan to attach the patch.
- The patch can be applied only if there are no contraindications.
- One patch should only be used once.
Side effects
In the area where the patch is applied, burning and itching may occur, and an allergic reaction is possible.
Pepper patch at home
If for some reason you were unable to purchase a pepper patch at the pharmacy, you can make it at home. 
To do this, just take a regular hot pepper, chop it finely, after removing all the seeds, then apply the mixture to a regular plaster and secure it. This patch has a stronger effect, and the skin may be damaged.
Types of patches
Pepper patch is most effective for back pain.
But, despite this, pharmacists offer a large number of analogues of pepper plaster:
- Mustard remedies– are popular in the treatment of colds, bruises and muscle pain, but have a large number of contraindications and should be used with caution.
- Reflective patch– characterized by the absence of any active substance at all, it reflects heat from the body and retains it, and is considered the safest.
- Anti-inflammatory patches– The active ingredient is most often diclofenac. There are no contraindications for use, other than individual intolerance.
- Chinese funds– are popular, they are based on medicinal herbs. The remedies belong to alternative medicine and their effectiveness has not been proven. The list of indications for use is long - from radiculitis to oncology; of the contraindications, only individual intolerance is indicated.
- Nanotechnological patches– research is still underway, so medicinal properties These miracle patches are in big question. The treatment method is based on the theory that nanoparticles with bioadditives penetrate deep into the blood through the skin and treat many diseases.
How to choose
Before applying the patch, you need to choose the right patch. If the problem is very serious, then nanoplasters and Chinese patches are eliminated, since confirmation of their effectiveness has not yet been announced by experts.
The reflective patch will also remove severe pain, and a patch with an anti-inflammatory effect, as a rule, has a narrowly targeted effect.
Pepper plaster and mustard plasters can cause allergic reactions and burns. As a result, when choosing, you should rely on patient reviews and the opinion of professionals about the effectiveness and scope of application of a particular patch.
Review of drugs
The main drugs of this spectrum of action: 
| Name | Application | Effects | Price |
| Pepper patch | Contains pepper extract, warms up. Can be used without interruption for no more than two days. | Very cheap, gives quick results. Has an aggressive effect. | 10-30 rub./piece. |
| Tiger patch (China) | Quickly relieves inflammation, consists entirely of plant components. Treatment lasts up to three weeks, and one patch is attached for 12 hours. | Gives quick results, but because large quantity plant components often cause an allergic reaction. | 120 rub. per package |
| Nanoplast Forte | The nanoplaster contains rare earth metals that have an anti-inflammatory and warming effect. It is recommended to use no longer than 12 hours. | Very effective, but relatively expensive. | 130-210 rub./piece. |
| Miao Zheng | The composition contains a large number of plant components, and is itself a magnetic version. It is worn for no longer than 3 days, then take a break for about 6 hours and you can stick it on again. It is recommended to use no more than 20 days. | The therapeutic effect is better due to the presence of magnetic plates. There are a large number of contraindications and side effects. | 200 rub. per package |
| Voltaren | Contains Diclofenac. One patch should be applied for no longer than a day. The general course of treatment is 2 weeks. | It acts quickly and does not damage the skin. There is a risk of adverse reactions due to the complete synthetic nature of the product. | 250 rub. per package |
| Pepper patch with capsaicin | A structural synthetic analogue of the natural extract of cayenne, in other words, chili pepper. Affects the transmission of pain signals, blocks receptors. You can use one patch for no longer than 72 hours. | Application is sufficient for 30-60 minutes to reduce pain for the next three months. The drug is quite expensive. | 150-500 rub. per package |
| Ketonal Thermo | The composition contains salt, activated carbon and iron powder. The product should be used strictly on a layer of cotton linen. | It works very quickly and penetrates deeply. Expensive, there are many contraindications and a wide range of side effects. | 730-820 rub. per package |
| Versatis | Japanese patch. Its base is lidocaine, which will have an analgesic effect. Fasten for 12 hours, then take a break for the same amount. | Can be used by children from two years of age. It only has an analgesic effect and can be addictive. | 905 rub. per package |
Analogues
In addition to the fact that pepper plaster is very easy to prepare at home, it also has pharmacy analogues.
Fanigan used for rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. The drug is indicated for pain in the spine, treats gout, relieves inflammation and swelling, treats severe migraines, removes biliary colic, helps with gynecological diseases, various diseases of the ears, nose and throat. 
Dispensed by prescription. Active ingredients Diclofenac potassium and Paracetamol. Cost – from 900 rub.
Capsicum tincture can be purchased at any pharmacy without a prescription. It is recommended for use for neuralgia, arthritis, rheumatism, lumbago.
The product acts precisely at the site of application; it is not recommended for use by children. Rub the tincture on sore spots. However, use on damaged skin should be avoided. The active ingredient is capsicum extract. Cost – 18 rubles.
Espol is intended for accelerated treatment of closed injuries. The active ingredient is capsaicin.
Indications for use include:
- radiculitis;
- bruises;
- osteoarthritis;
- injuries of the musculoskeletal system;
- radiculitis;
- lumbago.
The drug is available without a prescription. Price – from 250 rub.
Pepper-camphor liniment is indicated for neuralgia, myositis and radiculitis. The composition contains camphor and capsicum. The product is used for rubbing areas. The cost is 22 rubles.
It is necessary to observe all precautions when using the pepper patch for back pain, do not use it for longer than the recommended period, do not use it if the expiration date has passed, and stick it strictly to the permitted areas of the body. 
It should be used with caution in children, pregnant and lactating women. The product has a wide spectrum of action and, in the absence of allergies, can be a salvation for severe pain.
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Indications for use of pepper plaster:
Sometimes treatment folk remedies ineffective and does more harm than good. Doctors do not recommend self-medication. But these statements in no way relate to the remedies that have been tested over the years and by millions of people.
We are talking about pepper plaster. The capsicum extract that it contains can be effective and beneficial in many cases. The patch itself is inexpensive, it is sold in pharmacies without a prescription, and it is not at all difficult to use.
For what purposes is pepper plaster used?
It turns out that a simple pepper patch can have a beneficial effect on the treatment of a large number of diseases.
Here is just a short list of them:
- bronchitis;
- rhinitis;
- sinusitis;
- whooping cough;
- mononeuritis;
- tracheitis;
- osteochondrosis;
- radiculitis;
- gout;
- neuralgia, etc.
To see the benefits of pepper patches, you just need to read this list. But we can add one more thing - some women have noticed that using the patch increases blood circulation in the area where it is attached. So pepper patches began to be used to get rid of cellulite.
For weight loss
For every woman excess weight- This is problem. And everyone fights it as best they can. Of course, diets and expensive massages are effective, but there is more cheap way. But that doesn’t make it any less effective. This is the use of pepper patches.
This method is quite simple, and to lose weight you don’t have to put in any effort at all. The principle of operation of the patch is that its substances, entering the tissues of the body, and then into the blood, cause it to circulate faster.
The result is that the blood in this area of the skin begins to move faster, toxins are removed from the body, and the work of the lymph nodes enters the active phase. As a result, active breakdown of fat cells begins.
The substances that make up the pepper patch do not penetrate deep into the body. Their action is limited to the selected area of skin. This ensures that the medicine does not affect the digestive system in any way and, as a result, cannot disrupt it.
But, as a rule, this method is aimed at eliminating cellulite. As already mentioned, the use of pepper patch helps cleanse the body of toxins.
Metabolism accelerates, the body itself undergoes cleansing. It is because of this that the “orange peel” effect is eliminated.
Now manufacturers of pepper patches have begun to produce special patches for the thighs, abdomen or buttocks. But they cost more than usual, and their action is almost no different from usual.
There is even an opinion that the patch can also be used in the abdominal area. But this is a controversial issue. It has been proven that the use of pepper patch on the stomach is contraindicated for women with gynecological problems.
But at the same time, there are cases when the stomach, after using it, became more toned and elastic.
Steps to take when using pepper patch for weight loss:
- For better action drug, before starting the procedure you should take a shower so that the body steams and the pores open;
- cut the pepper patch into thin strips (this will make it easier to remove);
- wipe the desired areas with alcohol to degrease the skin;
- Apply strips of pepper plaster to the desired areas of the skin.
If the skin begins to burn very much, the strips should be removed immediately. In other cases, you need to keep the patch on for at least 20 minutes.
For cough and bronchitis
Pepper plasters help a lot with coughs. And since the main symptom of bronchitis is cough, the use of the patch gives good results for this disease.
The pepper patch warms up very well. Thanks to this, a rush of blood begins to flow to the sore spot, which reduces pain and relieves coughing.
A dry cough becomes wet, and sputum discharge occurs much faster.
Before use, the skin should be wiped with alcohol to remove excess dirt and fat deposits. You can use the patches in combination - two on the back and one on the chest.
Pepper patch can be effective for several weeks, but you can keep it on the skin for only 2-3 days and no more. Then you need to take a break and continue treatment.
It can last about 2 weeks, since it takes a long time for all the phlegm to come out and for the body to start working correctly again.
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For runny nose and sinusitis
The main advantage of the pepper patch in the treatment of any colds is its ability to warm areas of the body. But, since it has only a local effect, not everyone understands where to apply it for a runny nose and sinusitis.
In such cases, the patch should be applied in strips to the entire face. This should be done in the shape of a cross. Apply the patch to the area of the maxillary sinuses and forehead. The drug will thoroughly warm up this area and give a positive effect.
For osteochondrosis and back pain
The warming function of pepper patches will also help with osteochondrosis. It can relieve pain even when medications do not work. The patch, of course, will not cure osteochondrosis itself, but it will save you from pain. Read about here.
The components that make up the patch cause the following effect:
- blood flow improves;
- relieves pain;
- relieves muscle spasms;
- removes tissue swelling;
- neutralizes pinched nerves.
Read about here.
The patch should be applied to those places where pain is most bothersome.
How and where to apply pepper patch?
Before using the pepper patch, the desired area of skin must be degreased with alcohol.
There are other rules for its use:
- The patch cannot be applied to the same place a second time - you need to take a break, otherwise you may get burned;
- the patch should not be applied to affected areas or where there are moles;
- Prepare the skin for the use of the medicine - clean and dry.
The choice of where to apply the pepper patch depends on the disease that needs treatment:
- for osteochondrosis, the patch is applied to those parts of the body that hurt the most;
- when coughing - on the back between the shoulder blades or on the chest;
- if you need to treat a runny nose, then in the area of the maxillary sinuses and on the forehead between the eyebrows;
- if you are fighting cellulite - in the area of the buttocks and thighs.
How long can you keep?
The pepper patch can be quite effective for 1-2 weeks. But this does not mean that you need to keep it on your skin for so long.
If you believe the instructions for use, the patch should be removed after 1-2 days of wearing to avoid burns.
If after just a few minutes a strong burning sensation is felt on the body, it should be immediately removed and the skin treated with a softening cream.
The pepper patch should be removed every 2 days and replaced with a new one. It should not be attached to the same place - burns may also occur. It's worth taking a break for this.
The course of treatment with pepper patch can last 1-2 weeks. If treatment does not produce any results, you should seek another solution to the problem.
How to remove it painlessly?
The pepper patch is much easier to remove if it is not completely glued, but in strips. In such cases it will not hurt so much.
But if the patch is already glued, then you can do the following:
- Wet the towel in warm water and put it on the patch– within 15-20 minutes it should come off under the influence of moisture;
- Apply a thick cream or olive oil – it needs to be removed after 10 minutes (if it doesn’t burn too much, then 20 is possible);
- Lie down in a hot bath– after a while, the patch will fall off (if you can’t wait, you can wet it with a washcloth and soap).
Contraindications
Just like anyone else medical product, the pepper patch has contraindications.
It should not be taken in the following cases:
- allergic reactions to the components of the drug;
- The patch should not be used by patients with varicose veins and other vegetative-vascular diseases;
- Do not apply to sensitive areas of the skin;
- use with caution in the abdominal area;
- To treat a runny nose in children, special children's plasters should be used;
- presence of elevated body temperature;
The use of pepper patch is individual for each person. But it's worth remembering that ethnoscience may not always help effectively. Even when using pepper patches, you should first consult a doctor.
