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
Isodecenoic acid vanillylamide
(E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
trans-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Capsaicin
Capsaicina
Brand Names
Capsaicin Arthritis Pain Relief Cream
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic Patch
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief 1-COOL
Power Pain Relief Stick
Rub A535 Capsaicin
Capsaicin Heat Patches Back and Large Areas
Relyyt
Reliaderm
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve
Aspercreme Warming Patch
Blue Ice Pain Relieving
DicloHeal-60
CVS Capsaicin
Atomic Balm
Ziks Arthritis Pain Relief
Melt Pain Away
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Arthritis Pain Relief
Rotex
FYZICAL SPORTS Pain Relief
Medicated Compression Sock
Omega 3 Heat Therapy
Outdoor Hands
Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin Gel
Fatazen Sweat Enhance Hot
NuDroxiPAK DSDR-75
Capxib
Ageranium Patch
Menthocin Patch with Lidocaine - Strong
Rocksauce Ice
Nufabrx Foot/Ankle Sleeve
Migryl Biofrequency Chip
Releevia MC
Sinelee
MINTED LEAF Heat Therapy Relief Roll On
Topical Pain Relief Rx
Capment
BIO-MEGA Heat Therapy
Medi-derm / L With Lidocaine
Medi-derm / L With Lidocaine Rx
Menthozen Hydrogel Patch
Capsaicin Cream
Tianhe Zhuifeng Gao
Capzix
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Capsaicin
Oprava
Ultimate Topical Pain Relief Patch
Kentwool SensationWool with Nufabrx
CyclobenzaprinePax
Medi-derm Topical Pain Relief
Capsaicin Heat
Capzasin Quick Relief
Qutenza
Walgreens Capsaicin Hot
Neuriterx
Neuritrx
Pure Pain Relief
Anodynz
SprayPain Away
Terocin
Nufabrx Back Wrap
Capsaicin Pain Relief
LaBella Linimento Obrero
Coralite Pain Relief
DCH Arthritis Pain Relief Roll-On
Migryl
Hot spot point relief
Menthol 4.5% Capsaicin 0.0225%
Reme D
Medicated Pain Relief Hot
Wellness Products J-FLEX
BLUE SPRING Foot and Leg Comfort Cream with Pain Relief
WellPatch Capsaicin Pain Relief
Astronic
Nufabrx Neck Wrap
Rugby Capsaicin Cream
Arthritic Pain Relief
Soothe
HURT BLOCKER PRO Pain Relief
Flexin
Capzasin No Mess Applicator
InstaSoothe Pain Relief
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Menthol, Capsaicin
Capsaicin Mild Cream
Soothee Patch
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 5percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Hempvana Ultra Strength Pain Relief Cream - Deep Heat
Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin Liquid
Lido-RX 4.1
Ultra Therapy Pain Relief
Bio-Sorb
Campo pharma Muscle hot
Therapy Pain
CopperFixx
Kessler Family Wellness
Nufabrx Arm Sleeve
Painazin CP
Arthritis Extra Strength Roll-ON Lotion
Glacierix
VitaCin
AmeriPatch
Diclosiacin
Xyphex Biofrequency Chip
Dolor-parche With Lidocaine-RX
Better Nature Pain Relief Cream
Nuvira
NuDroxiPAK
Limencin
Alivio Medicated Pain
Gellert Joint Care
Satogesic Hot
Capsaicin Heat Patches Pain Relief
Neuriterx 0.05%
Alivio
LidoPro
True Pain Relief Plus
Aspercreme Warming
NuDiclo TabPak
Nufabrx Wrist Sleeve
Capsimide
EMU THERAPY Red Hot Pepper Pain Relief Cream
CVS Medicated Heat 1 ct
NuDroxiPAK M-15
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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