Capsaicin is most often used as a topical analgesic and exists in many formulations of cream, liquid, and patch preparations of various strengths; however, it may also be found in some dietary supplements. Capsaicin is a naturally-occurring botanical irritant in chili peppers, synthetically derived for pharmaceutical formulations. The most recent capsaicin FDA approval was Qutenza, an 8% capsaicin patch dermal-delivery system, indicated for neuropathic pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia.
Synonyms
trans-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Isodecenoic acid vanillylamide
(E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Capsaicin
Capsaicina
Brand Names
Rugby Arthritis Pain Relieving Topical Analgesic
Adazin
EMU THERAPY Red Hot Pepper Pain Relief Cream
Walgreens Capsaicin Hot
Mac
Wellness Products VictoRx
Astrapharm Chilli Brand
Pain Relief Patch
Rite Aid Capsicum Hot
Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin Liquid
Trubrexa Patch ER
Releevia MC
LaboFlex Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25 percent Capsaicin 0.025 percent
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 5percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Capsaicin Cream
Doloracin Rx
Aspercreme Warming No Mess
Med O-3 Bio-
Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Medicated Heat
Kentwool SensationWool with Nufabrx
PainMD Max
Cvs Capsaicin
Flexipak
Arthritazin Pain Relieving EZ
Assured Pain Relief Hot Menthol
Pain Away
Cajun Hot Ice Muscle and Joint Pain Rub
Diclosaicin
CANNABIN PLUS Warming Pain Relief
K2c
LaBella Linimento Obrero
Cannavera Pain Relief
Littles All Natural Arthritic Pain Relief
Capzasin HP Arthritis Pain Relief
Kapsin External Analgesic
Relyyt
Capsaicin Heat Patches Back and Large Areas
Diclovix CM
Eagle
Compression Sock
Tianhe Gutong Tiegao
CapsFenac Pak
Capsaicin 0.075 Percent
Screamin Hot Toast
Muscular Balm
Flex-OL
Ultra Strength Pain Relief
Preferred Plus Arthritis Cream
Alegenix Biofrequency Chip
Menthocin Patch with Lidocaine
MINTED LEAF Heat Therapy Roll-On with Capsaicin and CBD
Capsaicin Mild Cream
LivRelief Pain Relief
IRxMyoRub
Family Care Arthritis Pain Relief
FlexePax
BioMega Heat Pain Therapy
CyclobenzaprinePax
Nopiate Topical Pain Relief
Pallerix OTC BIOfrequency Chip
Alivio Medicated Pain
Zostrix Foot Pain Relief
Overtime
Synovium Pain Relieving Gel
Outdoor Hands
DINGTAI PHARMATopical Analgesic
Neuritrx
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 4percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Medrox
Nufabrx Neck Wrap
Minted Leaf Heat Therapy Relief Roll-On
RETADOLOR Pain Relief
Jupiter Pain Patch
Medi-derm Topical Pain Relief
Ziks Arthritis Pain Relief
Zostrix Joint and Arthritis Pain Relief
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic Patch
RockSauce FIERY HOT PAIN RELIEF
Rocksauce Fire
CopperFixx
NuDroxiPAK I-800
Weh-Weh Natural Pain relief oil
Ultra Therapy Pain Relief
Rub A535 Capsaicin
Nexalgia
CareALL Arthritis and Muscle
Ameri Patch
Lidopro
KASEHA Pain Relieving Gel
Capsaicin Arthritis Pain Relief Cream
Menthacin - Cream
Nufabrx Foot/Ankle Sleeve
bB Medicated Pain Relieving Oil
Menthol 4.5% Capsaicin 0.0225%
Menthozen
Frankie Avalons ZERO PAIN Original Formula Roll-On Maximum Strength PAIN RELIEVER
Indication
The capsaicin 8% patch is indicated in the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia. There are multiple topical capsaicin formulations available, including creams and solutions, indicated for temporary analgesia in muscle and join pain as well as neuropathic pain.
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