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What are the best antidotes for capsiacin burning?
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Ice water: Capsiacin has the main component of cayenne pepper. Try icing the feet or hands and avoid using this medication again. Try either biofreeze or icy hot or ben gay, etc...
Answered 8/5/2012
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