Products
In many countries, Caprisana, among other products, is available in pharmacies and drugstores.
Structure and properties
Goat butter is made from goat milk and consists of the milk fat. In addition to butter, ointments usually contain essential oils and excipients.
Effects
Goat butter ointments (ATC M02AX10) have circulation-enhancing, skin-conditioning, and pain-relieving properties.
Indications
For symptomatic treatment of rheumatic complaints such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, joint and muscle pain.
Dosage
According to the package insert. The ointments are usually rubbed in two to four times a day.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Skin diseases, skin lesions
- Patients with pre-damaged kidneys
- Children under 12 years
The full precautions can be found in the package leaflet. They depend on the composition of the means.
Interactions
Drug-drug interactions are not known.
Adverse effects
Possible adverse effects include local reactions such as skin irritation and allergic reactions.