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
(E)-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
trans-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide
Isodecenoic acid vanillylamide
Capsaicin
Capsaicina
Brand Names
EMU THERAPY Red Hot Pepper Pain Relief Cream
Menthozen
LidoPro
Parche Leon
Extra Strength Pain Reliever
PainKoolers
QC Arthritis Pain Relief
RETADOLOR Pain Relief
Capzasin No Mess Applicator
bB Medicated Pain Relieving Oil
CVS Roll-On
Fast Arthritis Aid Pain Relieving
Overtime-hmp
Reme D
K2c
Power Pain Relief Stick
DCH Arthritis Pain Relief Roll-On
NobleAid CapsAid
Offense Player Sports
Medi-derm Rx
NuDroxiPAK
Pain Relief Hot Patch
Adazin
Ultracin
BioMega Heat Pain Therapy
Coralite Medicated Heat
Menthozen Hydrogel Patch
Coralite Topical Analgesic Capsaicin Heat
CareALL Arthritis and Muscle
MenCaps
Trans-D
DINGTAI PHARMATopical Analgesic
Muscular Balm
Soothe
Red Hot
Zostrix Joint and Arthritis Pain Relief
Nufabrx Medicine Infused Ankle Sleeve
Benejoint
Overtime
Nufabrx Calf Sleeve
Pure Relief Penetrating Pain Relief
Rezil
External Analgesic
Nufabrx Compression Sock
Antiphlogistine Rub A-535 Capsaicin Liquid
Dr Iyers MyoRub
Arthritazin Pain Relieving EZ
Glacierix
Dolor-parche With Lidocaine-RX
Arthricare for Women Multi-action
Capsaicin Pain Relief
Zostrix Foot Pain Relief Maximum Strength
CVS Medicated Heat 1 ct
Miracle Plus Overnight Pain Relieving
Arthritazin Pain Relieving
Campo pharma Muscle hot
WellPatch Warming Pain Relief
RockSauce FIERY HOT PAIN RELIEF
Overtime-X
Menthacin - Cream
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 1.25percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Sinelee
Capsimide
Reliever
MaC Patch
Pain Relief Cream Extra Strength
Littles All Natural Arthritic Pain Relief
Relyyt
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 5percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
Wasabi Rub
Hot Pain Relieving
Pallerix
Rock Sauce
Alegenix Biofrequency Chip
Capsaicin No-Fuss Applicator
Equate Capsaicin Pain Relieving
Medi-patch With Lidocaine Rx
Capsaicin Cream
Better Nature Pain Relief Cream
Painazin CP
Menthacin Lotion
FlexxSonic Pain Relief
Leader Capsaicin
Frankie Avalons Zero Pain Roll On
Arthricare for Women Quick Drying
Ultimate Topical Pain Relief Patch
Arthritis Pain Relief
NuDroxiPAK DSDR-75
Nuvira Patch
Nufabrx Back Wrap
Simanix
Cannavera Pain Relief
Diclosaicin
Iclofenac CP
Kapsin External Analgesic
SumaChip
IRxAmigra
Zostrix High Potency Foot Pain Relief
CVS Capsaicin
Leader Capsaicin Pain Relief Cream
Diclopak
Therapy Pain
Ageranium Patch
Astronic
Kapsin
NuDiclo TabPak
MINTED LEAF Heat Therapy Relief Roll On
Qroxin Patch
Yunnan Baiyao Arthritis Pain Relief
Kentwool SensationWool with Nufabrx
Family Care Arthritis Pain Relief
Toplast Cool and Hot Menthol 4percent plus Capsaicin 0.025percent
MINTED LEAF Heat Therapy Roll-On with Capsaicin and CBD
Kanjo Natural Pain relief oil
Trubrexa Patch ER
Capsiderm
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve XS/S
Overtime-HMP
Zostrix Diabetic Joint and Arthritis Pain Relief
Complete hemp
Medi-sulting Topical Pain Relief
Perform Atomic Heat
Rugby Capsaicin Cream
Migryl Biofrequency Chip
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Capsaicin
Soothee Patch
Medicated Heat
Tianhe Gutong Tiegao (in Polyisobutylene Carrier)
Oprava
CopperFixx
Menthozen Cream
Capsaicin Heat
Capsaicin 0.075 Percent
Meijer Capsaicin
CyclobenzaprinePax
Wellness Products J-FLEX
NaproxenPax
Atomic Balm
Neuriterx 0.05%
Rite Aid Capsicum Hot
Fors Pain Relief
Menthozen Hydrogel
Earths Care Arthritis
Pallerix OTC BIOfrequency Chip
LCDO. ORLANDO RIVERA ARTHRITIS Topical Analgesic
VANTELIN HOT PAIN RELIEVING Gel Patch
Cajun Hot Ice Muscle and Joint Pain Rub
My Omega Heat Therapy
N-LABS SOLAR MAX Topical Analgesic
Australian Dream Power 4 Muscle and Joint Pain Relief Cream
Dyninex
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve
Aspercreme Warming Patch
Ameri Patch
Nuvira
Hurt Blocker Pro
Aleveer Patch
Capsaicin 0.1 Percent
LivRelief Pain Relief
Capsaicin Forte Cream
LaBella Linimento Obrero
Dr Demand Relief Pain Relief
Nufabrx Neck Wrap
1st Medxpatch With Lidocaine 4%-rx
Nufabrx Ankle Sock
NuDroxiPAK I-800
Med O-3 Bio-
Pure Pain Relief
VANTELIN HOT PAIN RELIEVING Gel Patch Large
Aflexeryl-MC
Qutenza
Inavix
Castiva Warming
Nufabrx Lower Leg Sleeve M/L
Capsaicin Cream 0.025%
Genorthix Pain Relieving Roll On
Megrix OTC
Red hot
Theragen
Arth RX Topical Analgesic
Parche Leon Milagroso Dual Action
Medrox-Rx
Dr.'s Cream
Weh-Weh Natural Pain relief oil
HURT BLOCKER PRO Pain Relief
Renovo Lido5
Kapzin DC
CANNABIN PLUS Warming Pain Relief
Nufabrx Wrist Sleeve
Capzasin Quick Relief
Capsodan Cream
Omega 3
SmartRx Gaba-V Kit
Apanol Linimento Obrero
Kool Heat Pain Therapy
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Arthritis Pain Relief
Hempvana Ultra Strength Pain Relief Cream - Deep Heat
Medi-derm / L With Lidocaine
VitaCin
Medrox
PainBloc24
Terocin
PainKoolers Topical Analgesic
MedWorx
NuDroxiPAK E-400
AthletesGel
Raging Kakapo Pain Relieve
Hot spot point relief
Allevess
Jupiter Pain Patch
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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